![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Violet is a fascinating character, with many levels and a great character arc, and she is surrounded by many interesting, smart, Slatebreaking characters of both genders. Luckily, neither of these potential problems is an issue in the slightest. Violet is one of those characters who so obviously fits the mold of a Slatebreaker (brilliant scientist who must disguise herself as a boy to study because her society doesn’t respect her genius as a woman) that the only concerns would be Extraordinary Girl Syndrome (where we have one standout female character surrounded by only interesting men and frivolous “other” girls) or that no attention is paid to developing her character as interesting and multifaceted beyond the initial concept of her character. If I hadn’t read great reviews ahead of time I don’t know if I would have noticed this book on the shelf.ĭoes it Break the Slate? Inarguably, yes. But it doesn’t grab me and demand my readership either. It doesn’t set off any of my usual triggers – it has an illustrated image of the MC, instead of a photograph, you can see the face, it looks appropriately Steampunk-y and appropriate to the book. ![]() Genre: Steampunk / Historical / Retellingįace Value: Eh. ![]()
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