This is the first historical fiction type novel that I've ever read and it did not disappoint! It was a quick & entertaining read. There was less romance than expected - which isn't a bad thing to me. I loved the pirates of the Diana! Cap. Cooper, Henry, & Abe being obvious favorites. 
 Usually I don't much enjoy reading about characters doing day-to-day activities but...she's on a pirate ship! I loved it. I really do wonder how long she was on there for. Imagine how horrible it would have been if she got her monthly? I'd hate it. 
 I enjoyed Steel & will be looking into other novels by Ms. Vaughn very soon.