![]() ![]() In the years since the failed revolution, the Empire has just become stronger and more stratified. So, I was more than blown away when I was pulled into an alternate history where the American Revolution failed, Boston converted to a maximum security prison, and the “traitors” were hanged for their crimes against the crown. ![]() And since I hadn’t read any Cremer before (she of the Wolf series), I wasn’t really expecting anything. The steampunk dragonfly with the explosion in the background promised really cool things. ![]() It’s in the YA section (grades 6-8th) but I wouldn’t blink at giving it to a savvy 5th grader. There is talk of an affair a character’s dad had, and there is quite a bit of violence. Support your local independent bookstore: buy it there!Ĭontent: There’s a couple of intense romantic moments, and the characters talk of “wanting” each other, but no actual physical contact takes place other than kissing. First sentence: “Every heartbeat brought the boy closer.” ![]()
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