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Boneshaker
Boneshaker | Cherie Priest
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In the early days of the Civil War, rumors of gold in the frozen Klondike brought hordes of newcomers to the Pacific Northwest. Anxious to compete, Russian prospectors commissioned inventor Leviticus Blue to create a great machine that could mine through Alaska's ice. Thus was Dr. Blue's Incredible Bone-Shaking Drill Engine born. But on its first test run the Boneshaker went terribly awry, destroying several blocks of downtown Seattle and unearthing a subterranean vein of blight gas that turned anyone who breathed it into the living dead. Now it is sixteen years later, and a wall has been built to enclose the devastated and toxic city. Just beyond it lives Blue's widow, Briar Wilkes. Life is hard with a ruined reputation and a teenaged boy to support, but she and Ezekiel are managing. Until Ezekiel undertakes a secret crusade to rewrite history. His quest will take him under the wall and into a city teeming with ravenous undead, air pirates, criminal overlords, and heavily armed refugees. And only Briar can bring him out alive.
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HeyT
Boneshaker | Cherie Priest
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#BookReport
Managed to finish off three of my reads this week which felt amazing because it seemed like I was making no progress at all for a while.

#WeeklyForecast
Goal this week is to finish Labrynth Lost then dig more into Orphan's Tale. The Heinlein should go pretty fast as it's my commute book.

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HeyT
Boneshaker | Cherie Priest
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Pickpick

This was a weird mashup of alt history, steampunk, and zombies of all thing but it kind of worked for me lol. I did the audio and Kate Reading and Wil Wheaton were the perfect portrayal of their POV characters. Wil Wheaton really sold the troublesome teenager angle. Overall this was fun and I liked the way the characters came together through adversity.

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Kshakal
Boneshaker | Cherie Priest
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Eggs Perfect 🦴🩶💐 1y
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HeyT
Boneshaker | Cherie Priest
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I can't believe the #BookSpin reminder has gone out again already! New to the list this month are the tagged and Foreigner. I'm optimistic I'll finally make more progress on my picks for the year since I finally got the one that was good but slow going out of the way.

Zoes_Human You have some AMAZING books on there! I‘m excited for you! 2y
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Auntynanny
Boneshaker | Cherie Priest
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Pickpick

I listened to an audio version of this. Wil Wheaton read the part of the son. I really enjoyed his narration. The story was also quite good. I'm curious to read the next book in the series.

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WhatWouldJaneDo
Boneshaker | Cherie Priest
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Pickpick

An awesome steampunk adventure with two great narrators! Love the world Priest established; Seattle has become a biohazard zone after Leviticus Blue drov his Boneshaker drill under the city, releasing the "blight," a gas that turns people into shambling monsters. When Briar Wilkes' son goes under the city wall to find answers, she has to go after him and see for herself what the city's become after 15 years.

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WhatWouldJaneDo
Boneshaker | Cherie Priest
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Audio knitting and enjoying my new Schitts Creek stitchmarkers and a Blueberry Bliss from my local coffee shop (to go of course). #audiobooks #knittersoflitsy

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WhatWouldJaneDo
Boneshaker | Cherie Priest
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Heading out to the porch to get a little audio knitting in before it gets too crazy hot, and try and get a Bingo on my #summerlisteningchallenge from libro.fm! Anyone else participating?

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Chili
Boneshaker | Cherie Priest
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#scarathlon #TeamStoker Just finished this and I‘m not impressed. I usually love steampunk but even with zombies this was a snooze fest. It fits the team theme.

BeansPage 🧟‍♀️ 5y
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JennyBookworm
Boneshaker | Cherie Priest
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I got so involved with this audiobook I forgot to check at halfway 😆 As a bonus, I got pretty far in crocheting my sweater as well!
#halfway #24in48 @24in48

Lcsmcat I love the color of your yarn! 5y
JennyBookworm @Lcsmcat Thanks! It's so soft and cozy too! 5y
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JennyBookworm
Boneshaker | Cherie Priest
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Almost 4 hours and time to mix it up a little. Moving to audiobook for a little mat exercise with a steampunk background flavor 😁
#24in48
@24in48

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Elma
Boneshaker | Cherie Priest
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1. Zeppelin
2. Arm
3. Tiger
4. Tagged

#fandomfriday @LibrarianRyan

LibrarianRyan ⭐️🧐🚂 6y
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That-Bookish-Hiker
Boneshaker | Cherie Priest
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Thank you so much @Jeannie for the book! I can‘t wait to read it.

MichelleScott_author I just picked up a copy of this. It looks great. 7y
Jeannie You‘re welcome - I still wish I would have remembered it for our meet-up! 7y
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Kamisha
Boneshaker | Cherie Priest
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Pickpick

Just finished this #steampunk pick up for #booked2018!

It was a lot of steampunky fun, with blight zombies and airships galore! I loved all the adult characters introduced but the teenage son character fell pretty flat for me. I think the rest of the books in this series follow other character‘s perspectives so I‘ll definitely check those out. Cherie Priest! 🙌🏼

⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2

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JenP
Boneshaker | Cherie Priest
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Mehso-so

I‘m not sure steampunk is really my thing. I thought this was okay. I listened to it and the narration by Wil Wheaton made it worth it. I was entertained by the book but probably not a series I feel compelled to continue. #booked2018

Cinfhen My exact thoughts on #Steampunk 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻making progress 💜 7y
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JenP
Boneshaker | Cherie Priest
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I‘m listening to this one for my first #booked2018. #steampunk. Listening rather than reading because Wil Wheaton

Off to a late start but hopefully can knock out all 6 before the end of the month @Cinfhen @BarbaraTheBibliophage @4thhouseontheleft

Cinfhen If anyone can do it, it‘ll be you!!! But no pressure!!! 😘😘just enjoy 7y
BarbaraTheBibliophage Go girl go!! 😍😍 7y
Kristelh Are you liking it? 7y
JenP @Kristelh so far yes. It‘s my first ever steampunk 7y
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Podie
Boneshaker | Cherie Priest
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My package arrived on Monday, but i forgot to post an update! Thanks i loved all the cute knick nacs! @kaysworld1 . I say we should do a buddy read! #steampunkgoespostal #steampunk

kaysworld1 I've never done one but let's do it 😀 7y
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Avanders
Boneshaker | Cherie Priest
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Thanks for the tag @JenlovesJT47 ! ?
1. Book-book? I gave Boneshaker 5* (Thanks for the recommendation @elkeo !) But I've read a whole slew of 5* graphic novels recently (the Locke and Keys and the first 2 Paper Girls. All thanks to Litsy!) #BlameLitsy #BlameitonLitsy
2. I don't give out a lot of 1*, but this: The Phantasmagorical Astrarium Compendium. ?
3. "Wait, What?"
4. @SamHeartCoffee @Chelley @Mollyanna @Pogue
#TuesdayTidbits

JenlovesJT47 Locke and Key is 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻Happy birthday lady, hope you have a great day!! 🤗❤️☺️ 7y
Avanders @JenlovesJT47 thanks lady 😘😘 7y
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laundry_piles
Boneshaker | Cherie Priest
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Wow. Just wow @Betty!! You spoiled me! I love that we both gave each other the same graphic novel 😂 seriously though, thank you! The books, the tote and matching change purse, the necklace and mug...oh and not pictured, two delicious dark chocolate bars! 😋 Everything is amazing and I love it! 💜 #steampunkgoespostal @Mommamanzi

Betty I laughed when I saw we gave duplicate graphic novels. Now I can look back at all her clothes (I'm not a fashionista, but I adored these pictures) 7y
Gissy Nice gifts! 📚❤️👏👏👏 7y
LibrarianRyan That bag is awesome. 7y
laundry_piles @LibrarianRyan it's SO awesome! There's even a little matching coin purse! 😍 7y
laundry_piles @Betty me too! I loved the artwork in this one and the cover hooked me! Can't wait to read it! 7y
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Jadams89
Boneshaker | Cherie Priest
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So excited about these #steampunkgoespostal goodies from @Crewgurl !!! I will find so many crafty uses for these gears! And this great big bag of chocolate heaven is so amazing!!! You definitely spoiled me!! I love my mug, socks, and I can‘t wait to brew some tea and dig in to these books! But my absolute favorite thing is the dragonfly necklace. Dragonflies are in my top three of favorite animals!!! I‘m so excited!!!!

Gissy So beautiful! 📚❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏 7y
Betty That dragonfly with gears in wings! ⚙️💚 7y
Jadams89 @Betty Isn‘t it perfect????? 7y
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Crewgurl Yay!!! So glad you liked it!!! Let me know how you like 7y
Jadams89 @Crewgurl I will! 7y
MaleficentBookDragon @Crewgurl where did you get that necklace? I need that! 7y
Crewgurl Amazon!! Joji Boutique Steampunk Collection: Mix-tone Dragonfly Pendant Necklace https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074D6QS2Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Auw0AbBGFNBGN @MaleficentBookDragon (edited) 7y
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Minimalgrl
Boneshaker | Cherie Priest
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This was lent to me by a really good friend who said it was a fun read. So I‘m gonna give it a go!#prereadathon

KathyWheeler I‘ve had it for years but haven‘t read it yet. I may move it up on my TBR. 7y
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BookmarkTavern
Boneshaker | Cherie Priest
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Mehso-so

It's real slow in the beginning, (no joke, it took me several days to get through the first few hours), but it is worth it for all the badass older ladies, some fantastic world building, and a twist I did not predict at all.

And with all the love and respect possible, Wil Wheaton does whiny teenage boy real well. 😂

I'm in this weird place where I'm more looking forward to the next one than I think I liked this one. 🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑

TobeyTheScavengerMonk I agree with all of this! Somehow this book was less than the sum of it‘s admittedly cool parts. 7y
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gossamerchild
Boneshaker | Cherie Priest
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Why am I struggling so much with this one?

#catsoflitsy #huxleythecat

Soubhiville I didn‘t like it. I finished it but wouldn‘t read anything else by her. 7y
Samantha.1020 Maybe it just isn‘t for you?? Or the right book for whatever you are in the mood for? 7y
gossamerchild @Soubhiville I've read Maplecroft by her and thought it was fabulous. This one...not so much. @Samantha.1020 possibly. But my book group meets tomorrow night 🙄 7y
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TommieMarie74 Maybe it‘s just not the right time/mood for you to read it. I‘ve had books like that and when I pick it back up a few months later I can‘t put it down. 7y
gossamerchild @TommieMarie74 maybe. But I've tried many times to read this. I'm baffled because I love other books by her 🤷 7y
Knightingale It turns out I was a bigger fan of her blog than her books. 7y
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KtheBookwyrm
Boneshaker | Cherie Priest
Pickpick

A steampunk novel that I actually enjoyed and wasn‘t bored to tears by. I have the second one but I‘ll have to see about getting my hands on the rest

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KtheBookwyrm
Boneshaker | Cherie Priest
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Hoping I get this finished before midnight tonight. It‘ll be close, I‘m considering going to see the greatest showman this afternoon. I‘m about halfway through and I have to admit that this is the first steampunk book I‘m actually enjoying so that‘s a good sign.

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Christinak
Boneshaker | Cherie Priest
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Dragon
Boneshaker | Cherie Priest
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What to read next? Looking at these three. Ghost Bride? The Nest ? Or Boneshaker?

Jess7 I have only read The Nest of those three. I liked it. It‘s very much a character study type book - not a lot happens during the book but the characters are all very flawed and interesting. It is packed with family drama. 7y
Dragon Thanks @Jess7 family drama, hmmm maybe I should read it at lunchtime at work when I finish my current book at work. 🐉🎃 (edited) 7y
Grrlbrarian Ghost Bride! PERFECT to read near Halloween. ❤️👻 7y
Dragon Thanks @Grrbrarian 👻🎃 7y
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SpeculativeFemale
Boneshaker | Cherie Priest
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Though I certainly enjoyed this one, I can't help but admit I could have enjoyed it more.

It had a lot of really great elements, from anachronistic inventions to blight gas induced zombies, and a fun plot with just the right amount of tension and surprises. However, it generally felt a bit rushed. There were so many things I would have liked to spend more time on.

Still, overall, quite a fun read.

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meggofrank
Boneshaker | Cherie Priest
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The other lady waiting in this doctor's office and I have the same methods of waiting.

Starting this one, which will be my #letterP for #LitsyAtoZ. Can't remember the last time I read any steampunk other than short stories. 🤔

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heyitsMacall
Boneshaker | Cherie Priest
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This was my first steampunk and I loved it! It reminded me of the books I loved when I was obsessed with fantasy. Zombies, pirates, sci fi, and an adventure fueled by a mother's love for her son; what more could you ask for!?

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heyitsMacall
Boneshaker | Cherie Priest
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It's hard to tell in the light I'm provided now but the font in this book is brown. I love it! I hope I end up liking this book because it's so long 😳

monalyisha I really liked her YA book "I Am Princess X"! (And thought it was cool that the illustrations for that one were all done in purple ink). ? Anxious to see if you like this one! 7y
heyitsMacall @monalyisha ooooh! That sounds pretty 7y
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Avanders
Boneshaker | Cherie Priest
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Started reading this on audio (read by Kate Reading and Wil Wheaton) on recommendation from @elkeo .... so far, loving it!! 👍🏽👍🏽 Let's see... a machine is built in the late 1800s in alternative Seattle and either malfunctions or is used with ill intent, either way resulting in the destruction of the city, the death of many, and potentially the release of toxic gas that causes the city to be quarantined. Fast forward 15'ish years to this book..

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coffeenebula
Boneshaker | Cherie Priest
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Oh Lort, but this book is dragging! After reading Brimstone and adoring it, I'm finding this a disappointing and dull read. The narration is very good, but even with just an hour left, part of me feels like bailing - does this series get better? 😭😭😭

ReadingEnvy I'm not sure because I hardly got through the first one. 7y
elkeOriginal Yes. I love this series. And each book centers on diff people in diff parts of the country. In case that helps. 7y
coffeenebula Thanks @elkeo ! I think I will continue and see if the second book is better. 7y
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coffeenebula
Boneshaker | Cherie Priest
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Audioyoga view! Hit my personal goal of 12 hours this readathon and hope to log a few more before bedtime. Great job, everyone! #24in48

winemom Your house is adorable. 😍Mine is quite scattered at the moment, so don't mind me getting decorating ideas. 7y
PurpleyPumpkin Congrats!👏🏽 7y
Gailthurber That is inspiring! 7y
Allkat Cute fireplace. I like the tile surround. 7y
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JPeterson
Boneshaker | Cherie Priest
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New favorite section of the bookcase. #steampunk

RanaElizabeth Nice! Love Cherie Priest! 8y
TobeyTheScavengerMonk This is a fun one that would fit in quite nicely 8y
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Kamisha
Boneshaker | Cherie Priest
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Used books book haul for this week! And of course I went in "just to browse..." ? #bookhaul #usedbooks #feverseries #KMM #dragons

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KtheBookwyrm
Boneshaker | Cherie Priest
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Books!

Eyelit All of those look so cool! 8y
KtheBookwyrm @Eyelit I'm a sucker for beautiful covers 8y
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lisakoby
Boneshaker | Cherie Priest
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Pickpick

This was a fun read. I suspended my disbelief and went on the crazy steampunk ride. I did feel it could have used some editing, but overall a good pick. ⭐⭐⭐1/2

#steampunk #recommendedreading

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lisakoby
Boneshaker | Cherie Priest
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Narrated by Will Wheaton? Get your geek on! #geeklove #steampunk

Ellsbeth I keeping seeing him as an audio book narrator and being surprised every time. Apparently, he's doing very well with that gig! 8y
8leagueboot Cherie Priest is 👌👌👌 8y
angrylilasian Steampunk AND Will Wheaton?! Sold! 8y
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Bookgoil
Boneshaker | Cherie Priest
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Pickpick

Just finished Boneshaker on Hoopla and loved it! Love stream punk worlds and there was a lot of action and intrigue in this one! Will be looking forward to the rest of the series!

allusory I've had this on my shelf for ages and haven't gotten around to it. Maybe I should bump it up the TBR list! 8y
Bookgoil @allusory @vivastory yes you guys should read this! So good! 8y
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Kangaj1
Boneshaker | Cherie Priest
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$10 book haul at Half Price Books today. All clearance + 20% off. Score! #bookhaul

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Bookgoil
Boneshaker | Cherie Priest
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Halfway through this audiobook and loving it!!! Anyone else read these?

melrailey I've read this first one and loved it! I even own the next two books but haven't read them yet. 8y
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Sraexx
Boneshaker | Cherie Priest
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So not my thing. I am enjoying the audio and the steampunky descriptions

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Karkar
Boneshaker | Cherie Priest
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Mehso-so

Going into listening to this book I had no idea what this book was about. I like it had two different narrators for each point of view. The story was okay but I do not feel the need to run out and find the next book.

moranadatter The second book in that series is leagues better than Boneshaker. 8y
Karkar @kmdartist might have to check that one out. 8y
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RanaElizabeth
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Oh, steampunk, how I love you in all of your glorious formats...even that Key and Peele sketch.
On of the left is Cherie Priest's Boneshaker which started one of the most well-known steampunk series, it basically defined the genre. On the right is an amazing new novel by Nisi Shawl called Everfair, steampunk in an alternate Belgian Congo timeline.
#steampunk
#seasonsreadings2016

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Lindy
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My nephew listens to even more audiobooks than I do and he also makes a lot of #steampunk wearable art. I listened to Boneshaker on his suggestion but it wasn't quite my cup of tea. Too many plot holes. My favourite #steampunk is Angelmaker.

BookInMyHands My favorite thing about steampunk is the jewelry and costumes 😬 8y
Lindy @BookInMyHands Graham has just opened an Etsy account, if you're interested: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/GrayfireIndustries?ref=s2-header-shopname 8y
BookInMyHands Awesome, thank you! 8y
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Mel
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LiteraryLona I have this on my TBR list, good? 8y
Mel @LiteraryLona Yes, fun fast read - what I call a "brain candy" book. And there are zombies :) 8y
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mydearwatson
Boneshaker | Cherie Priest
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I was supposed to read this for my book club, but I never got around to finishing it. Now, it's been so long that I need to start over, and it needs to join my loooong #tbr list.
#seasonsreadings2016 #steampunk @RealLifeReading

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BookishTrish
Boneshaker | Cherie Priest
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For those of us who prefer our #steampunk with a side of #zombies #SeasonsReadings2016 #recommendsday

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JustTrish
Boneshaker | Cherie Priest
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Audiobookhead How is this book? 8y
JustTrish @Audiobookhead I really liked it.Seems like it was a bit slow in places, but I read it years ago and the characters still stick with me so... 8y
Audiobookhead I will check it out! 8y
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