Serena Douglas

As a big fan of Steampunk and an occasional fan of BDSM erotica I was intrigued by the notion of combining the two genres.

TBH, initially I was put off by what I assumed was editing oversight or sloppy writing - a description repeated to excess within the first half page. The stilted/stylized language also took getting used to, but I gave it a try anyway, and in the end was more amused than turned on, but not sorry I read it.

The impression I got was of an old time serial, with villains twirling their long mustachios and swooning damsels in need of rescue, and in this case, extensive correction. It finally grew on me, with the theatrical dashing about and absurdly machismo shenanigans and gleefully over-the-top language, and while not my usual cuppa, it was certainly an entertaining diversion.

Requires a high tolerance for florid language and absurdly inflated chauvinistic attitudes, but with a good sense of humor a reader can have a fun ride.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.… (mer)