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An engaging read from start to finish.
I've had this one on my list for quite a while, but after repeated recommendations from author Rob J. Hayes I finally jumped it up the TBR list, and oh boy am I glad I did. I was hooked from the very beginning, and it just kept getting better and better, pulling me further in with each piece of new information or backstory (all expertly placed throughout the story, creating a perfectly balanced reading experience).
Everything is very well thought out and entertaining, but the characters are the heart of this story. The opening scene immediately gives a glimpse at the main character's morals, or lack thereof, and from there you slowly watch him change throughout the novel, as well as getting backstories into the other prominent characters.
I especially liked Crane and his golem, Bess. There's a big Fullmetal Alchemist vibe with their storyline that really got to me.

If you enjoy terrifically thought-out characters who balance one another onboard a nearly broken-down airship, different but humanized races, pirates/sky pirates, demon-summoning and demon possessed artifacts, airship battles, corrupt religions (go figure, right?) then you'll love this one. Or if you're just a steampunk fan looking for something new and exciting, pick this one up today!
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Cover Review: Stephan Martiniere can do no wrong in my book when it comes to cover illustrations, and this one is no exception. Pictured front and center is the Ketty Jay, in all its not-so-special glory, but really cool nonetheless. It's docking in a pirate town/island (you'll find out) teeming with ramshackle architecture that contradicts the legends of this fabled town.

The design is pretty much non-existent so really nothing to judge there, but I will say there's a lot that could have been done with it.
And I'll also state I wish the covers would have continued on with Martiniere's art because the stock photo covers are poorly done, but they do have a much better design than what you see here.


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Retribution Falls Chris Wooding 9780575085152 Books Reviews

I'm about about 98% through this book. But its amazing so far. It feels like a combination of the dashing adventures and misadventures of the Firefly tv series. With the steampunk world, and inner battles. The character progression, i find, is perfect. All the characters have just enough background given up for them, that you feel the connection to their emotions and rationalization. The comedy is spot on, and surprisingly placed, among the serious parts. This is the first book i've read, since i was in a reading club for kids, at my local library. When i read Dragonlance, Young Indiana Jones, and other medieval adventures. I'm now 30, and i am glad i read this book. Highly anticipating my purchase of the next book in the series. If you like the steampunk genre, or anything with Airships, pirates, and smugglers. You'll thoroughly enjoy this book.
I had high hopes for this book when I purchased it, and I'm pleased to say that it lived up to those expectations. I don't think it needs much more praise than "I enjoyed it very much, and am looking forward to reading more about the crew of the Ketty Jay." It's a lot of fun.

This is a well written book, with flawed, fully realized characters - each of whom have an interesting back story. Interwoven into the main story are their side tales, about how they've come to be where they are here, among a motley, ragtag crew on the pirate fringe of society. They are each here for their own reasons, more a collection of individuals than a true "crew". These side stories are done well, and add rather than distract from the main story.

The crew of the Ketty Jay find themselves in a tight spot, and in order to get out of it they need to start working together, trust each other, and unravel the mystery behind their predicament. I won't give any of the plot away, but will say that the book moves quickly and satisfyingly.

I honestly don't find much to criticize in this novel. The writing and editing are good, the plot flows, and the characters are interesting. The world building is decent, though as this is mainly a character and plot driven story, the world they live in is more a backdrop for their story than something that is explored in depth. I could have wished for a map at the beginning of the book in order to get a grip on the locations they go to, but it's not a big deal.

In all, I'll give this one 4.5 stars, and will be buying the sequel.
I generally prefer Steampunk that is more along the lines of scifi, where the world is technology based. These however are unfortunately very rare in the genre. This book, like most in the genre, is more fantasy oriented.
That said, unlike many Steampunk books, the characters and the action plot line were engaging enough for me to be interested, and even to order the second book in the series.
I really enjoyed Retribution Falls. After watching Firefly (again) and bemoaning the end of the series, I went out in search of what to watch or read next and this was suggested. I have to say that while it is very similar, the crew of the Ketty Jay are their own unique characters with a completely new universe I found very fun to follow. As I usually follow Romance I was a bit disappointed by the Captain's initial blase attitude towards women. With that said by the end he has developed more fully into a 3 dimensional character with a great arch and a promise of something more to come between him and one of his past flames, who is a character of complexity I'm looking forward to diving into more. Everyone on the boat had their own stories and reasons for riding with the rest of the crew that helped the plot to become a very in depth read. I also really enjoyed the unique aspect of the world building and the magic system. I felt that at times the battle scenes or the descriptions of the boats technical aspect slowed down the plot a bit but perhaps it is because I am just not into those things in my reading on a normal day. Overall I would highly recommend this to any speculative fiction fan, and especially a great read for Fire Fly fans. I can't wait to pick up the next chapter in this saga.
An engaging read from start to finish.
I've had this one on my list for quite a while, but after repeated recommendations from author Rob J. Hayes I finally jumped it up the TBR list, and oh boy am I glad I did. I was hooked from the very beginning, and it just kept getting better and better, pulling me further in with each piece of new information or backstory (all expertly placed throughout the story, creating a perfectly balanced reading experience).
Everything is very well thought out and entertaining, but the characters are the heart of this story. The opening scene immediately gives a glimpse at the main character's morals, or lack thereof, and from there you slowly watch him change throughout the novel, as well as getting backstories into the other prominent characters.
I especially liked Crane and his golem, Bess. There's a big Fullmetal Alchemist vibe with their storyline that really got to me.

If you enjoy terrifically thought-out characters who balance one another onboard a nearly broken-down airship, different but humanized races, pirates/sky pirates, demon-summoning and demon possessed artifacts, airship battles, corrupt religions (go figure, right?) then you'll love this one. Or if you're just a steampunk fan looking for something new and exciting, pick this one up today!

Cover Review Stephan Martiniere can do no wrong in my book when it comes to cover illustrations, and this one is no exception. Pictured front and center is the Ketty Jay, in all its not-so-special glory, but really cool nonetheless. It's docking in a pirate town/island (you'll find out) teeming with ramshackle architecture that contradicts the legends of this fabled town.

The design is pretty much non-existent so really nothing to judge there, but I will say there's a lot that could have been done with it.
And I'll also state I wish the covers would have continued on with Martiniere's art because the stock photo covers are poorly done, but they do have a much better design than what you see here.