Review: The Girl in the Clock Work Collar

May •  10 •  2012

Title: The Girl in the Clock Work Collar
Series: Steampunk Chronicles # 2
Genre: Young Adult- Steampunk/Fantasy

Author: Kady Cross
Publisher: HarlequinTeen
Release Date: May 22, 2012
Book: Netgalley


“In New York City, 1897, life has never been more thrilling – or dangerous.
Sixteen-year-old Finley Jayne and her “straynge band of mysfits” have journeyed from London to America to rescue their friend Jasper, hauled off by bounty hunters. But Jasper is in the clutches of a devious former friend demanding a trade-the dangerous device Jasper stole from him…for the life of the girl Jasper loves.
One false move from Jasper and the strange clockwork collar around Mei’s neck tightens. And tightens.”

This is the second book in the series and very explosive!!!
And they travel to the continental US to solve another murder and come into the brink of a deadly project. I really loved the plot. Fulfilling and exciting, each chapter leads to new people, new missions, and new betrayals. I loved that the plot is always moving. The reader learns more about the characters of Griffin, Finley and the others past. The friendship also blooms beautifully before the readers eyes.
The love interest is particular exciting in this book! I am happy to report that Griffin and Finley finally see each other. Even while they were fighting against each other all the time, you can tell deep down they are meant to be. They cringed with the other got hurt, got angry when the other did something stupid. It is funny to read and to see the adoration in their eyes.
The betrayals in the book are so HOT! Half-way through the book I thought I knew where it head but oh no, the author pulled a fast one on me. The turn at the end, with the literal picture of a heart-breaking ahhhhhhhh! Priceless. I did not see that coming and boy was it a breath stealer.
The Girl In The Clockwork Collar slams right into the readers mind with the perfect combination of action, desire, and lies. The plot flows beautifully with surprises at every corner. With deeper and richer plot, The Girl In The Clockwork Collar takes your breathe away!

I give it 5 BITES!
Happy Reading!





7 Comments

  1. Giselle
    May 10, 2012

    I’Ve been meaning to start this series since I saw reviews on the first book. It sounds great and I love how you describe the romance!

  2. Jenny
    May 10, 2012

    I still need to read the first book! I’m super far behind in so many series:( This second installment sounds intense though, no second-book syndrome in sight, and I love that so many things surprised you! Awesome review Savy:)

  3. Savannah Valdez
    May 10, 2012

    @Giselle, It’s an amazing series! Read it 🙂

  4. Savannah Valdez
    May 10, 2012

    @Jenny, exactly! Such a great book!!

  5. I LOVE THIS SERIES!!!!! I want to be part of Finley Jayne’s gang of amazing! 😀 Did you read the short story too? Loved that too.

  6. Oh I’m so glad you enjoyed this one so much. I can’t wait to start this one!! I love the sound of the romance. I’m excited for that ending as well.

  7. Midnyte Reader
    May 11, 2012

    I still need to read the first book too! The great review makes me want to start the series even more now.