An enjoyable and fast-paced novella! I would have liked to know what happened to some of the characters afterwards, but overall I am satisfied with the story. I also loved Aldora! ( )

I am hooked on Michael Coolim’s Galvanic Steampunk World! This is the second of his novelettes that I have read and the first where Aldora Fiske took center stage. She is definitely my hero! I look forward to reading the whole series. I received this book from Library Thing to read and review. ( )

In this Galvanic Century piece, we get to see more of Alton Bartleby's fiance, Aldora Fiske. Infinitely capable, she leads a mission to rescue a missing film crew that disappeared at some Mayan ruins that were said to have been visited by Charles Babbage. Throw in a crazed evil mastermind plotting world domination, a too-wise-for-her-age orphan, and a completely ruined wardrobe, and Aldora has her hands full. Can a mere woman save them all?

I liked the premise of this story as well as how overall capable Aldora is. I always adore strong female leads. However, there is something missing, some connection that just isn't there. She seems very cold, expect perhaps in the final scenes with Penny. I can't figure out her relationship with Bartleby. On the surface it appears to be simply a marriage of convenience. Is there any emotional attachment between them? It's hard to tell having only read this brief piece, but I will be reading March of the Cogsmen, so I hope these questions get answered there. ( )

I enjoyed reading this book. It has a good story line. I would like to see the story expanded. There is so much going on in the story and the details are sketchy. I was left wondering what happened to the native and several other people in the story. ( )

I recently won this e-book from LibraryThings. com in an exchange for a review. This is not my normal realm of genre so it took me a lot longer to get into than I would have liked. That and the fact that I was also reading 4 other books in between. I've never read Steampunk before, but I willing to give it a try.

First I am in the middle of Mayan ruins then I am in Victorian England which was a bit confusing for me. Aldora Fiske's character was strong which I liked. Very eclectic yet outspoken and determined. It does seem that the characters are much older. For me I didn't mind there was Spanish/ Latin for I can translate both, however I'm sure not everyone can else can. Maybe there should be more translation for people.

I gave it a shot, it's just not a series for I guess. ( )