While this book wasn't perfect--4.5 stars--I'm rounding up to 5. Because I can. 
 I think this was written especially for me. It hits all my favorite genres and subjects: 
 -Murder mystery: The book opens with Alex, the emotionally psychic heroine, being awakened to attend the suspicious hanging death of a neighbor. The description of the murder is probably the most gruesome part of the novel, and it is realistic without being unnecessarily graphic. I like murder and violence in books in small doses. Long descriptions of torture are not up my alley. Alex is eventually removed from the case, but like all good heroines, keeps investigating. The eventual resolution of the murder(s) works, but I did find it a little disappointing. 
 -Gaslamp fantasy: Some mentions of airships, nothing distracting from the story. 
 -A Romance of Equals: loved the romance here. Honest communication (I guess it has to be with a psychic) and mutual respect right from the start. No making out at completely inappropriate moments. They were really sweet together, and even though their relationship spanned all of a day, it was written in a way that seemed quite genuine. Loved it. 
 -Feminist: What Victorian England might have looked like had Queen Victoria been a feminist. 
 -Alternate England: see above, plus psychics and seers. And other stuff that you'll find out if you read the book.