"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.
This week, I'm featuring:
The Inventor's Secret by Andrea Cremer
Book One of The Inventor's Secret series
Publisher: Philomel
Publication Date: April 22, 2014
Summary (from Goodreads):
Sixteen-year-old Charlotte and her fellow refugees have scraped out an existence on the edge of Britain’s industrial empire. Though they live by the skin of their teeth they have their health (at least when they can find enough food and avoid the Imperial Labor Gatherers) and each other. When a new exile with no memory of his escape from the coastal cities or even his own name seeks shelter in their camp he brings new dangers with him and secrets about the terrible future that awaits all those who have struggled has to live free of the bonds of the empire’s Machineworks.
The Inventor’s Secret is the first book of a YA steampunk series set in an alternate nineteenth-century North America where the Revolutionary War never took place and the British Empire has expanded into a global juggernaut propelled by marvelous and horrible machinery.
Okay, I absolutely HATED Cremer's Nightshade series. Worst series - werewolves or not.
But I love historical fiction, so I'm willing to give this book a shot :)
I've never read a Steampunk novel before but the description for The Inventor's is intriguing. Thanks for sharing!
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Awesome! Hope it works out for you.
DeleteI enjoyed the Nightshade books except the last one in the trilogy wasn't all that great. But I'm super excited to check out this one :) Great pick!
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HA! So I've heard - about the last book. I didn't enjoy the other two, so I didn't bother with the third one. I hope this one is great though!
DeleteI actually liked the Nightshade books, but thinking this new one might not be for me. Might wait for some reviews still. Hope you enjoy this one better!
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That's fantastic! But I'm sorry that this book isn't a good fit for you. Thanks, Jessica!
DeleteHmmm, Steampunk can be great and this sounds interesting! I'll be keeping an eye on this one!
ReplyDeleteGreat! I'm sure you'll like it.
DeleteSteampunk is so hit and miss on me, but this sounds like it could be good. I hope you get to enjoy soon:)
ReplyDeleteI agree - but I liked Kady Cross's series. Thanks!
DeleteSteampunk is really awesome. I love most of the books that I read. I was very fortunate enough to pick this book up during NYC Comic Con. Come check out my WOW as well.
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I'm glad you liked steampunk! And OMG that is terrific! I hope you love it.
DeleteI'm dying to read this one as well. I mean just read that blurb, what is there not to look forward too. Great pick :)
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Haha I agree!
DeleteOoh, this is the first I've heard of this! Yeah, I wasn't crazy about her Nightshade series either. I didn't hate it, but it definitely wasn't a favorite. I would be willing to give this one a go too. I'll probably wait to see what you think first though. :)
ReplyDeleteAlways good to give second chances! And aww, that's an honor, Jess <3
DeleteI have this vague feeling that this book had a different cover before haha. Anyway, this book does sound really interesting, I'm always up for historical fiction too. I haven't read of Creamer's stuff yet, but sounds like I'm not missing out on too much, so I'm good with that haha. Great pick, thanks for sharing!
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It did! Why did Penguin change it grrrr, jerks. You're not missing out with the Nightshade series, or Invisibility (so I hear), but this one might be different.
DeleteGreat pick!
ReplyDeleteLooks like an interesting book :D I hope you enjoy it. <3
ReplyDeleteThank you, Carina!
DeleteI've actually never read a steampunk book before ...wait, does Weather Witch count as steampunk? Anyways, this does sound pretty interesting. Thanks for sharing! Thanks for stopping by My WoW.
ReplyDeleteI think technically it was supposed to be, but I didn't think so. It didn't strike me as a steampunk novel. But I think this one is an actual one haha. You're very welcome!
DeleteI hardly read any steampunk books but I'm totally reading this when it releases.
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Awesome!
DeleteHahahahaha. I haven't read her Nightshade series, but I think I'll pass. :) This sounds so cool, though, so I hope you love it! The idea of a dependent America could be really great. :)
ReplyDeleteGood for you lol - and thank you! I agree, the concept is great.
DeleteI liked Nightshade, Wolfsbane was okay, but one in the world was Bloodrose? I don't know whether I'll be reading this but I hope this one satisfies your need for some historical YA! ^_^
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HA! I keep hearing that about Bloodrose. I feel like so many authors screw us over with the conclusion novels. Anyway, thank you, Sam!
DeleteGreat cover and sounds like a grea story, too!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely!
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