Zoë Archer

I've heard other readers refer to this book as "Steampunk" - which it most definitely isn't. It is a historical romance with plenty of magic, action, and adventure. Steampunk, though, it ain't. Having said that, I thought overall this book was a good read. The author clearly did her research. I was amazed by all the intricate details she conjured up about Mongolian culture. I don't know how accurate those details were, but they sure felt realistic, which is good enough for me. Considering the other three books in the series are set in entirely different locales (Greece, Canada, England), I'm curious to see if the author keeps up her level of worldbuilding. It's also worth noting that this is one of the few books I've read in recent memory that required me to keep looking up words as I read. It didn't detract from my enjoyment of the story, but I found some of the author's word choices... odd, even considering the time period in which she set her novel.… (lisätietoja)