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This book was so much fun to read. I've never read steampunk before, but I've wanted to for a long time. For me, this was a great intro to the genre. The story was imaginative, and I was carried away by the adventure. The characters, action, and mystery device completely won me over. Jack, Prince Albert, and the PRG made for a great team that had me laughing along the way. I hope you enjoy it as well!
Did I mention it got a Kirkus Starred Review? Read it here.
Book Details
Title: Prince Albert and the Doomsday Device
Author: Clive London
Genre: Steampunk
Publisher: ZOVA Books
Length: 306 Pages
Book Description
Jack has been wondering about the disappearance of his father for over a year now. Tucked away in the remote village of Rothchild, all the children have been living on their wits since their parents were carted away by order of the Queen. When a passing stranger entrusts him with stabling his horse for the night, Jack takes the opportunity to ride as fast and far as he can out of town and toward London. His plan is to find his father, but with no money and little knowledge of the world, he finds danger and adventure instead. It doesn't help that the closer he comes to finding his father, the closer he comes to uncovering a ruthless plot to overthrow the monarchy. What begins as a simple journey quickly turns into a swashbuckling adventure of epic proportions as Jack is joined by none other than Prince Albert himself. With the help of the Prince's royal bodyguards and Jack's own scrappy courage, they just might be able to uncover the truth of the plot against the throne, Jack's missing father, and the mysterious Doomsday Device that threatens them all.
If you're getting into steampunk now should read Cassandra Clare's INFERNAL DEVICES series. I'm almost finished the second book, CLOCKWORK PRINCE, and I adore ALL her books!
ReplyDeleteI've never read steam punk either, but this book sounds great!
ReplyDeleteSounds interesting. I like steampunk a lot, so I need to put this on my TBR list. Thx for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI've heard of this, but I didn't know what it was all about. I'm now heading over to Goodreads to toss this on the ever-growing heap that is my TBR list :D
ReplyDeleteHoly crap! Love that cover. And I lurve me anything Steampunk. Shooting that one straight to the top of the must buy list. Thanks!!!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds great. I'm reading Boneshaker right now and I absolutely LOVE it.
ReplyDeleteI have not read steampunk before. Although, this one sounds intriguing.
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