This series is still one of the best examples of steampunk novels to date (The Infernal Devices by Cassandra Clare being the other)! Kady Cross has managed to wow me once again, and I can't wait to see what comes next. The one thing I loved about this book was the fact that we were invited into the life of Emily, who is a main character in the previous books, but is never brought to the forefront POV-wise. We find out a lot more about Emily, from her backstory to just how her mind works, and I loved every minute of it. Emily was always one of my favorites, and immediately stood out in the first novel, so I was excited to read more about her. While the storyline is similar to the first two books, it is still unique to this novel, and is sure to blow any fan of the series away. The novel is well-paced, and I couldn't put it down. The story flies by, and the next thing you know, it's the end of the story and you want the next one! 
 A lot of things happen in this novel, but Ms. Cross's writing is so spectacular that the story is never overwhelming or confusing. There are plenty of action scenes that are extremely well written, but there is also a great deal of romance. I loved being able to have a glimpse into Emily and Sam's love, and I can't wait to read more about it. While a lot of stories could be bogged down with romance, Kady Cross never wavers from the plot. The romance is mentioned, and it's always a thought in the reader's mind, but that doesn't stop the plot from charging ahead and sweeping you into a fantastical world that you never want to leave. 
 The Machinist returns in this novel, and I must say, he is even creepier/scarier than before. This novel was definitely unpredictable, and there were so many twists and turns you never see coming. The ever-lovable Jack Dandy makes several appearances, but I wish he was in the story just a little bit more. Ms. Cross is releasing a novella about Jack Dandy, and I'll be one of the first to snatch that story up! 
 Throughout this novel, you can tell how much research and ingenuity Kady Cross has when writing. The world and character building is fantastic, and I sincerely hope that this isn't the last in the series. I can't wait to read more about Finely and crew!! 
 5+++++ stars