Saturday Series #2

Saturday Series is a new feature where I'll be featuring a series that captured my attention and I want others to read it too!

This week, I'll be featuring the Steampunk Chronicles series by Kady Cross

What is it about?

It's about an English girl; Finley Jane who has the curious ability to became super strong when she gets mad. Kind of like Hulk but without changing into the green monster. She's more like Dr. Jerkill/Mr. Hyde but her dark side is always simmering underneath. There's also Griffin, Sam, Emily and Jasper the cowboy.

Why should I read it?

The author aptly described it as Teen X-Men combined with The Leagu

e of Extraordinary Gentlemen. Enough said.

The Girl in the Steel Corset (Steampunk Chronicles #1)
by Kady Cross
ebook, 480 pages
Published June 1st 2011 

by Harlequin Teen

Summary from Goodreads:
In 1897 England, sixteen-year-old Finley Jayne has no one...except the "thing" inside her.

When a young lord tries to take advantage of Finley, she fights back. And wins. But no normal Victorian girl has a darker side that makes her capable of knocking out a full-grown man....

Only Griffin King sees the magical darkness inside her that says she's special, says she's one of "them." The orphaned duke takes her in against the wishes of his band of misfits: Emily, who has her own abilities and an unrequited love for Sam, who is part robot; and Jasper, an American cowboy with a secret.

Griffin's investigating a criminal called The Machinist, the mastermind behind several recent crimes by automatons. Finley thinks she can help--and finally be a part of something, finally fit in.

But The Machinist wants to tear Griff's company of strays apart, and it isn't long before trust is tested on all sides. At least Finley knows whose side she's on--even if no one believes her.

The Girl in the Clockwork Collar (Steampunk Chronicles #2)
by Kady Cross
ebook
Published June 1st 2012 

by Harlequin Teen

ARC from Netgalley

Summary from Goodreads:
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.

Thoughts:

The covers are just beautiful. After reading both books, I must say the first is much better than the second. The first is sort of introductory where we get to know about the mysterious Finley Jane who accidentally stumbled upon Griffin King and his 'strange band of misfits' which consist of Sam;the half automaton, Emily the genius and also Jasper; their American friend.

Without giving away too much, let's just say apparently Finley and Griffin have a history together that goes way back to their parents. What I love about both books are the wonderful steampunk setting, awesome gadgets and the fact that the girls are so different from each other yet so cool. Finley is the beautiful and strong heroine but I'm rooting for Emily because she's smart, a little bit nerdy and she loves tinkering away on gadgets so much.

The second book is more about Jasper as he is captured by his past nemesis who wants to get their hands on a mysterious piece of machine that Jasper stole years before. As the gang raced halfway across the globe to rescue Jasper, their relationship is put to test and Finley must once again faced her dark side. 

There is not a dull moment in this book! It made me fell in love with steampunk all over again.

Recommended for: fans of steampunk

Verdict: 4 stars.

Available on: Amazon