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Loading... Ironskin (original 2012; edition 2012)by Tina Connolly
Work InformationIronskin by Tina Connolly (2012)
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. Honestly, I was really into this book until the part where everything is supposed to come together in the end, and then it didn't work for me. Too easy? Too predictable? Something. I love the concept: steampunk Jane Eyre, where Jane has rage issues (yes!) and is a veteran from the fae wars. Great concept, and like I said, started well. I love the fairy tale touches throughout as well. I think I just don't buy her sudden superpowers, or really believe in the fae plot. Your mileage may vary, don't let me put you off. ( ) The book description above drew me into reading this book. The vague mention of Fey, a Great War (in capital letters no less), and a curses? Ohhhh, what have the Fey done now? Well, in short, the story really drew me in with what felt was a slow start. By the time I was about a third through, it felt like it was turning into a romance story, with not much action. I thought that was okay, since I do occasionally enjoy a good romance. The story line and characters developed in a decent amount of time, though some bits I feel were still kind of unclear - more of Rochart's past seemed muddied, but cleared somewhat towards the end. Overall it was a good stand-alone story, and I see there are at least two additional books in this series. Unfortunately, though I enjoyed it, I just can't quite "get into" the series. Soft science steam punk reimagining of Jane Eyre. Jane Eliot is a worthy heir to Brontë's heroine. The universe set up by Connolly of magic, feys, dwarves mixed with a little science is well thought out and engaging. Jane is a wonderful character. She is the centtal piece of the story and she keeps the reader engaged. no reviews | add a review
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"Jane Eliot wears an iron mask. It's the only way to contain the fey curse that scars her cheek. The Great War is five years gone, but its scattered victims remain--the ironskin. When a carefully worded listing appears for a governess to assist with a "delicate situation"--a child born during the Great War--Jane is certain the child is fey-cursed, and that she can help. Teaching the unruly Dorie to suppress her curse is hard enough; she certainly didn't expect to fall for the girl's father, the enigmatic artist Edward Rochart. But her blossoming crush is stifled by her scars and by his parade of women. Ugly women, who enter his closed studio...and come out as beautiful as the fey. Jane knows Rochart cannot love her, just as she knows that she must wear iron for the rest of her life. But what if neither of these things are true? Step by step Jane unlocks the secrets of a new life--and discovers just how far she will go to become whole again. "-- No library descriptions found. |
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