Esprit de Corpse by Ef Deal – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras

Esprit de Corpse by Ef Deal
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I haven’t read a steampunk novel for quite a while so I was excited to read this one and it didn’t disappoint. It’s a mix of mystery, historical fiction and the supernatural – right up my street.

What struck me first, was the world-building. The descriptions give paint a vivid picture which allow you to feel as though you’ve stepped into 1840’s France. It’s clear that a great deal of research went into the time period to make it feel more authentic.
The main characters, two sisters named Jacqueline and Angelique, are also well-written as smart, strong characters powering forward in the face of obstacles to get to the bottom of their discoveries.
I enjoyed how the author managed to meld several genres together, it was fun and enjoyable and kept me reading to the end. The romantic interests for the sisters were interesting and didn’t detract from the mysterious elements which was an added bonus.

I enjoyed this book and am glad I chose this one to step back into the steampunk genre with.

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