One determined girl. One resourceful boy. One miracle machine that could destroy everything. 
 After an unexplained flash shatters her world, seventeen-year-old Eyelet Elsworth sets out to find the Illuminator, her father's prized invention. With it, she hopes to cure herself of her debilitating seizures before Professor Smrt--her father's arch nemesis--discovers her secret and locks her away in an asylum. 
 Pursued by Smrt, Eyelet locates the Illuminator only to see it whisked away. She follows the thief into the world of the unknown, compelled not only by her quest but by the allure of the stranger--Urlick Babbit--who harbors secrets of his own. 
 Together, they endure deadly Vapours and criminal-infested woods in pursuit of the same prize, only to discover the miracle machine they hoped would solve their problems may in fact be their biggest problem of all. 
 Lumiere was one of those novels that has a pretty cover and well written synopsis. The steampunk aspect of this book was what drew me in. Unfortunately, the idea of this novel outweighs the execution. 
 The inconsistencies were quite prevalent and it became hard to stay focused on the main story. The world building felt too gimmicky and didn't keep my attention. 
 The biggest complaint that I have would be the characters. Eyelet and Ulrick are barely believable on their own, but mix them together and the relationship just didn't work for me. The romance was completely forced and not natural. 
 In the end, I found Lumiere rather disappointing after enjoying the first few chapters. It was packaged well, but this is one of those times I wish I wasn't suckered in. 
 *Won in a Goodreads First Reads Giveaway