Title: The Rise of the Iron Moon
Author: Stephen Hunt
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 978000730270
Genre: Fantasy/Steampunk
Format: Paperback
Reviewer: Sassy Brit
Alternative-Read.com
When Purity Drake, an orphan and product of the Royal Breeding House, discovers she is next on the breeding list she has to escape. On the run a man saves her life. Turns out he is a slave and running from the Polar Barbarians with news that terrible forces now aim to enslave the Kingdom of Jackals. The unlikely duo team up in the hope for a better chance of survival in this fantasy/Steampunk world.
Molly writes celestial fiction novels and is beginning to have strange visions from the Hexmachina. The stars are disappearing and a comet is heading back to Earth to take residence as a new moon – something is going on – and she needs to find Oliver Brookes for answers.
For all its imaginative world building flair and well-written prose, I couldn’t get into this book. For me there was just too much going on, too many fantastical worlds, place names and fractions of which I had the feeling I was not getting the full picture. Usually I love the bizarreness of Steampunk, and I did enjoy learning about some of his characters, especially Coppertracks, the super-intelligent steamman – a nano-mechanical lifeform. But, that wasn’t enough. I guess I am the kind of person that needs to read the previous two books in this series to get a true feel of the past happenings of Purity’s world. Although, it wasn’t able to stand up as a standalone story, I do hope to check out the previous books and at a later date, come back better equipped.
Alternative-Read.com: The “Inside Story” by Sassy Brit and her Gang!
Blog
FaceBook
Monthly Giveaway!
Chat and Promo Group
We are actively seeking staff!
WHAT’S ON YOUR DESK WEDNESDAY? Book Blog Meme!
http://www.twibes.com/group/READERSandREVIEWERS
Powerless: TikTok made me buy it! An epic and sizzling fantasy romance not to be missed (The Powerless Trilogy)
49% OffHeartstopper Volume 2: The bestselling graphic novel, now on Netflix!
45% OffThe Prisoner's Throne: A Novel of Elfhame, from the author of The Folk of the Air series
50% OffApple iPad 10.2 (7th Gen) 32GB Wi-Fi + Cellular - Gold - Unlocked (Renewed)
£262.49 (as of December 11, 2023 15:01 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)10.2-inch Retina display A10 Fusion chip Touch ID fingerprint sensor and Apple Pay 8MP back camera, 1.2MP FaceTime HD front camera Stereo speakers 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Gigabit-class LTE cellular data Up to 10 hours of battery life Lightning connector f... read more
Reign of Angels: The Demon’s Apprentice Series., Book 7
12% OffThe Dark Tower IV: Wizard and Glass: (Volume 4)
£5.99 (as of December 10, 2023 16:02 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)Kindle Kids (2022 release) | Includes a cover, access to over a thousand books and a 2-year worry-free guarantee, Space Whale
£104.99 (as of December 10, 2023 17:14 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)Great value—Kindle Kids (2022 release) now with an upgraded high-resolution display, double the storage and longer battery life. Includes a cover, 1 year of Amazon Kids+ and 2-year warranty—up to £182.98 value. Includes a 1-year subscription to Amazo... read more
The Perfect Murder
£0.99 (as of December 11, 2023 15:04 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)The Witch and the Tsar: a captivating 2022 debut historical fantasy retelling of the Russian folk tale of the legendary Baba Yaga
£0.99 (as of December 11, 2023 15:11 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)The Housemaid: An absolutely addictive psychological thriller with a jaw-dropping twist (The housemaid series, 1)
48% OffThe Housemaid: An Absolutely Addictive Psychological Thriller With A Jaw Dropping Twist The Housemaid Series 1 Product Type: Abis Book Brand :Bookouture