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well it is nice to have a book i had trouble finding a gendre in my mind.not exactly scifi not exactly fantasy.your description of food etc was great.i found myself walking the streets with the ladies.i enjoyed this book very much and will look forward to their adventures.
I loved the description the author gave of the places the main characters went. I can the markets and the cracks in the walls. I have always loved stories from a different era. Well done can not wait till the next book comes out next year.
What could be more unlikely than Darkport the grimy setting of Orb where our hero's seek the courage to defy the crown and find their own true love! Helped by a handful of new friends, it will keep you spellbound. Emma Sterner-Radley has gifted us a gem of a romantic adventure.
5.0 out of 5 starsSurprisingly good - lite on fantasy.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 March 2018
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I was really uncertain about this book. As the author states in her introduction, fans of lesfic usually don't like fantasy novels. And the few times I have tried such novels, it was rare for me to finish the book. This book is fantasy-lite. As strange as small college towns in the USA are to me (it took me a while to understand what Applebees are)! But the characters are interesting, as is the story line. The dialogue does get a bit cheesy, especially towards the end. But the imagination of the author makes up for it.
5.0 out of 5 starsLove the blossoming relationship between Nessa and Elise
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 November 2017
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Thrilling, exhilarating adventure. Love the blossoming relationship between Nessa and Elise, and how they are both very different woman. Can't wait for the second installment, and hopefully any future adventures for these two. Thank you for a most enjoyable, different read.
So many great things to say about this book. I didn't want to put it down. I wanted to see where this adventure took these characters.
I loved seeing the two main characters grow and form a friendship, and then go to liking each other but both being scared the other does like them, and them finally getting together. All the friendships that are formed. Hunter is a great character.
This book has adventure, comedy, romance and a little mystery. Such a good read.
I absolutely loved this book. I have just recently have gotten into steampunk and mixed with a wlw love story it was perfect. This was hard to put down as I kept wanting to see how the love between Elise and Nessa developed along with learning more about the colorful characters and crew surrounding them. Cannot wait until the next story comes out and we see what happens to the two lovely ladies. Well done.
5.0 out of 5 starsMy first book of 2018 and its a five 🌟 read!!
Reviewed in the United States on 4 March 2018
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What an enchanting world, with even more breathtaking and magical characters. I just love Elise and Nessa's progression, their friendship was strong from the beginning which only led to an amazing romance. I loved the pining and the jealousy that Elise was dealing with when she believed her love was unrequited. The friendships that the girls gained was sweet to me, I love supporting characters that aren't just flat. I absolutely wish that sugar pumpkins were real because I could just imagine how amazing and delightful the scent must be ♡ Such beautiful descriptions and a beautiful world. The angst between them was a little jarring I do have to say, just because it was a little harsh after they spent the night together.. but it was resolved so nicely and yes so realistically that it didn't bring down my enjoyment of Making A Tinderbox.
5.0 out of 5 stars
My first book of 2018 and its a five 🌟 read!!
Reviewed in the United States on 4 March 2018
What an enchanting world, with even more breathtaking and magical characters. I just love Elise and Nessa's progression, their friendship was strong from the beginning which only led to an amazing romance. I loved the pining and the jealousy that Elise was dealing with when she believed her love was unrequited. The friendships that the girls gained was sweet to me, I love supporting characters that aren't just flat. I absolutely wish that sugar pumpkins were real because I could just imagine how amazing and delightful the scent must be ♡ Such beautiful descriptions and a beautiful world. The angst between them was a little jarring I do have to say, just because it was a little harsh after they spent the night together.. but it was resolved so nicely and yes so realistically that it didn't bring down my enjoyment of Making A Tinderbox.