I read The Cogsmith’s Daughter by Kate M. Colby, and I loved this book. Ms. Colby’s novel is a combination of steampunk, dystopia, and social critique. Her antagonist, Aya Cogsmith, is a well-drawn and rich character, full of the strengths and weaknesses of a human being. We see fully developed characters in this novel, in addition to careful plotting and a well-thought out world that not only shows the characteristics of steampunk but also illustrates the problems with class and privilege in our society.
The pacing of the story moves quickly, and the plot holds together very effectively. At no point did I think–that wouldn’t have happened; rather, I was delighted with the deftness of hand that Ms. Colby used in crafting this excellent tale. In many ways, I was reminded of the novels of Charles Dickens as well as contemporary authors.
Ms. Colby has a singular authorial voice and uses it to enrich herthemes in this novel but never at the cost of the pleasure of reading this book. I give this book my high recommendation. Read it, and enjoy the time you spend in its world!
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Hmm… looks like a fun blizzard book for winter….Thanks for pointing it out!
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You are very welcome!
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You are very welcome, and what an interesting subject for a novel!
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Charles provided the first (and 5 star) review of The Cogsmith’s Daughter! Check it out!
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Thank you, Kate, for the reblogging!
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Sounds like a fine book to read
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It is!
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