Literary Merit: Okay
Characterization: Okay
Reading Level: High School
Recommended: Not Recommended

The third book in Shanker and Zekas' trilogy about Victorians with super-powers reaches a somewhat anti-climactic conclusion, but will no doubt satisfy series fans in search of a light, action--packed romance. While filled with enough quips and fight scenes to satisfy even the most ardent Marvel movie fans, the book's admirably diverse cast never quite rises above the novel's shallow silliness - or their own lack of common sense (Never has the phrase "I have a plan" felt more like a threat of coming disaster than in this story.). A massive tragedy at the end of the last book never quite seems to hold the weight it should for the characters in this series-ender, and some promising world-building doesn't quite pay off. While this might please some genre fans looking for light reading, there are better Victorian adventure series out there for their enjoyment. ( )