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| The Girl in the Steel Corset by Kady Cross: Review Posted: 22 Jun 2011 05:49 PM PDT  The Girl in the Steel CorsetWritten by: Kady Cross Published in: May 2011 Published by: Harlequin Teen480 Pages Format: ARC Source: RT 2011/AuthorChallenges: Debut Author Challenge 2011 Series: Steampunk Chronicles Series Bk 1 Synopsis In 1897 England, sixteen-year-old Finley Jayne has no one…except the "thing" inside her. When a young lord tries to take advantage of Finley, she fights back. And wins. But no normal Victorian girl has a darker side that makes her capable of knocking out a full-grown man with one punch…. Only Griffin King sees the magical darkness inside her that says she's special, says she's one of them. The orphaned duke takes her in from the gaslit streets against the wishes of his band of misfits: Emily, who has her own special abilities and an unrequited love for Sam, who is part robot; and Jasper, an American cowboy with a shadowy secret. Griffin's investigating a criminal called The Machinist, the mastermind behind several recent crimes by automatons. Finley thinks she can help—and finally be a part of something, finally fit in. But The Machinist wants to tear Griff's little company of strays apart, and it isn't long before trust is tested on all sides. At least Finley knows whose side she's on—even if it seems no one believes her. My Review Let me start off by saying that this is the first Steampunk novel I have ever read. Oh my god. I'm in love, crazy, head over heels in love. I am infatuated with this book and all of its wonderful mind blowing characters. Finley is absolutely a stand out female main character. In this book she has this crazy mixed personality, almost Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde like. It really makes for an interested plot. In most young adult books out the main characters seem to be easily likeable and predictable in a way. This book was refreshing. Because of Finley's condition she is always doing things that absolutely irritate you. Things that will have you wanting to cover your eyes, seriously. Also, Finley is downright badass. Seriously, it is so refreshing to read about a female protagonist who can whoop some serious butt. She is going to go down in my book of memorable characters for life. There is no forgetting Finley. As for supporting characters, each of them were easy to imagine and they were all very distinguishable. Sometimes supporting characters can get lost in the plot or in the focus on the main character but this book was different; it honestly felt as if they were all main characters. Each of them also had their own complex sub plots going on (mini love triangles, and even acceptance). I didn't really know what to expect in reading a steampunk novel but I did enjoy it. I loved all the talk of the machinery and the really cool gadgets. Even though I have no basic knowledge of machinery it was still easy for me to understand and be interested. The setting descriptions were pretty good. Most scenes where easy to imagine though some areas where a little bit vague. I did however, get a general feel for the city of London and the people inhabiting it. This is one YA debut from a romance author that you don't want to miss. If you have been hesitant on reading it, throw that hesitation a kick in the face and pick up the book! I'm serious. This series is going to definitely start a new addiction. I cannot wait to read more YA from this author.  The Girl in the Steel Corset earns five lanterns from Truth Be Told. Hands down. PICK IT UP! Purchase Links: or add it on Goodreads
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