Waiting on Wednesday is hosted by Breaking the Spine, and is a fun way to share upcoming books we’re excited about with other bloggers and readers. I recently attended San Diego Comic Con and was lucky enough to pick up some amazing books. One of them was an ARC of this book:
The Clockwork Dagger by Beth Cato. Releases in September from Harper Voyager. Steampunk, folks! And check out the diversity on this cover! Even author Kevin Hearne is excited about this book. Here’s what Goodreads says:
Full of magic, mystery, and romance, an enchanting steampunk fantasy debut in the bestselling vein of Trudi Canavan and Gail Carriger
“The Clockwork Dagger was just what I needed: A steampunk adventure with an uncommon heroine, a fascinating magic system, and a young gremlin! I’m hooked and can’t wait for more Octavia and Leaf!”
—New York Times bestselling author Kevin HearneOrphaned as a child, Octavia Leander was doomed to grow up on the streets until Miss Percival saved her and taught her to become a medician. Gifted with incredible powers, the young healer is about to embark on her first mission, visiting suffering cities in the far reaches of the war-scarred realm. But the airship on which she is traveling is plagued by a series of strange and disturbing occurrences, including murder, and Octavia herself is threatened.
Suddenly, she is caught up in a flurry of intrigue: the dashingly attractive steward may be one of the infamous Clockwork Daggers—the Queen’s spies and assassins—and her cabin-mate harbors disturbing secrets. But the danger is only beginning, for Octavia discovers that the deadly conspiracy aboard the airship may reach the crown itself.
I’ll be squeezing this into my reading schedule soon for sure! Let me know what you’re waiting on in the comments:-)
I need to read more steampunk books because from what I’ve read, I’ve enjoyed. Thanks for featuring!
I don’t read enough Steampunk either:-) Going to take care of that soon!
Ok I am in. I like me some steampunk, and always hopeful someone will do something different with it.
Agreed, I love it when new things happen in all the “old” genres!
I’m ashamed to say that I’ve never read any steampunk and I still don’t really understand the genre? Haha this looks great though!!
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Ha ha, well, it’s not for everyone, but you should try one!!
Steampunk! Diversity! And a thumbs up from Kevin Hearne. Yeah, what’s not to like? Totally checking this out 🙂
It’s got everything going for it, so we’ll see!
This doesn’t seem like something I’d love, but I hope you enjoy it!
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This looks pretty intriguing! Thanks for sharing 🙂
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So… my comment didn’t add. Or it did and now you get two. Anyways, this sounds pretty awesome and I think I might have to give this one a shot. I keep wanting to branch out and try more steampunk but I never do! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Thanks for visiting, Bonnie. I like to branch out now and then too.
What, what, what?! This sounds so good! Strange disturbances on ships is enough to catch my attention, but when it’s an AIRship… Can’t wait to read your review of this one, and hopefully check it out for myself soon.
I hope to read it this month:-)
Hmmm, I’ve never heard of this one! But yes, yes to steampunk. I love steampunk 🙂 I hope you enjoy this one when you read it, Tammy! Have a fabulous week 🙂
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Thanks Alyssa!
This sounds really awesome! So adventurous and cool! I don’t normally read steampunk, but this one has such a great sounding premise, and I adore Kevin Hearne. If he likes it, I’ll definitely give it a shot!
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I agree, Kevin can’t be wrong:-)
I do love that cover 🙂
Oooh! Sounds really good 🙂
Yay for diversity on the cover! This sounds really good. I’ve just added it to my Goodreads. Great pick, thanks for sharing.
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