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A Curse of Ash and Iron by Christine Norris – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was an enjoyable retelling of the Cinderella story with a Steampunk twist, which had me hooked throughout. Set in Philadelphia in 1876, in a world that has automatons and steam powered ‘motor cars’, and childhood friends Benjamin Grimm and Eleanor Banneker are reunited. However, Ben’s delight soon turns to dismay when he learns that Eleanor has been under a spell, put on her by her stepmother, for the last seven years and she’s been forced to live as a servant in her own home.
Ellie had spent years bewitched under her stepmother’s watchful and unforgiving eye, whilst being hidden in plain sight. Ellie becomes hopeful when having met Ben again, he seems immune to the magic binding her and their friendship is rekindled. However, the couple must find away to break the curse before midnight on New Year’s Eve, or both Ellie and her father will be bound forever. I felt immersed in the storyline and engaged with the characters. The intriguing storyline and plot twists kept me happily turning the pages, whilst both the setting and characters were brought vividly to life by the descriptive narrative.

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A Curse of Ash and Iron by Christine Norris – Review by Kerry Baker

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is an historical retelling of Cinderella. It is well written and a pretty interesting story. I enjoyed it more than I expected I would – Cinderella adaptions are, in my opinion, starting to feel overdone. However, the author managed to put enough of her own spin on the story that I found it enjoyable. I would have liked there to be a bigger emphasis on the steampunk element as the look and feel of the book suggested that is what we would get.
The characters were good and I liked their instant connection. It stayed true too the original story while also giving its own feel. I think this book was worth reading and I will be exploring more from the author in the future.

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A Curse of Ash and Iron by Christine Norris – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is my first book by this author which I look forward to seeing what is next for her. This is a historical fantasy book that is well written and hard to put down. A story where a curse needs to be broken by midnight or will Elle and her father be held captive by this curse forever. I enjoyed Elle’s characters and what she brought to the story. She is my favorite of the story for sure. She made the story for me, hands down. You won;t see some things coming. This is a fast paced story that you don’t want to miss. I enjoyed watching the growth of the plot which made the story easy to read. It is an entertaining story that I highly recommend.

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A Curse of Ash and Iron by Christine Norris – Review by Shelly Kittell

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I fell in love with this story because it was a Cinderella retelling from the boy POV. It’s a refreshing tale. I found it entertaining and actually enjoyed it. It was a quick read. I think the YA crowd will like it. The premise is good. The characters are quite well-done. It has a good vibe about it.

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A Curse of Ash and Iron by Christine Norris – Review by Jenni Bishop

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3 stars
A Curse of Ash and Iron is a YA Historical Fantasy tale set in Philadelphia in 1876. It is also a charming Cinderella adaptation with elements of Steampunk. It is a mixture of scientific inventions, machines and magic.
Christine’s passion of childhood stories shines through in the narrative of this fairy tale. She has woven historical facts with fantasy and romance. I nearly gave up as I found it hard to get into as the beginning is very slow but after a while it picked up, so I stuck with it.
The story is told from different POVs which everyone knows I love because you get an in-depth look at the characters. However, I found it hard to fully connect with the characters. The “insta-love” between Ellie and Hamilton was not quite believable but the story is a fantasy.
There is a little twist at the end and the author provides extra details on what she researched and what is historical fact which is quite interesting.
I would recommend this adaptation to anyone who likes retellings.

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A Curse of Ash and Iron by Christine Norris

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All The World’s A Stage, As They Say

In 1876 Philadelphia, Benjamin Grimm knows real life is much like the theater—people play their parts, hiding behind the illusion of their lives and never revealing their secrets. When he reunites with his childhood friend Eleanor Banneker, his delight turns to dismay. On learning she has been under a spell for the past seven years, forced to live as a servant in her own home, he realizes how sinister some secrets can be.

Ellie has spent the long years since her mother’s death under her stepmother’s watchful and unforgiving eye. Bewitched and hidden in plain sight, it seemed no one could help Ellie escape. Not even her own father, likewise bespelled. When she encounters Ben one evening, he seems immune to the magic that binds her. Her hope rekindles along with their friendship.

But time is running short. If they do not find a way to break the curse before midnight on New Year’s Eve, both Ellie and her father will be bound forever.

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Once Upon a Time, Christine Norris thought she wanted to be an archaeologist but hates sand and bugs, so instead, she became a writer. She is the author of several speculative fiction works for children and adults, including The Library of Athena series, A Curse of Ash and Iron, and contributions to Gaslight and Grimm and Grimm Machinations. She is kept busy on a daily basis by her day job as a school librarian in New Jersey. She may or may not have a secret library in her basement, and she absolutely believes in fairies.

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Esprit de Corpse by Ef Deal – Review by Kirsten Berkebile

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This is the first book from Ef  that I have read. I will say it took me a day to really get into it. It’s full of mystery and intrigue as well as some action and powerful characters (in my opinion). I feel like Angelique and Jacquelyn are going find out things about their past that they maybe they didn’t need to know. It really is an interesting book, using railways as a way to transport the sisters at times. The supernatural essence is really popping in this story. I love it!!! I can’t wait to read the next book in this series.

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

This is the first book from Ef that I have read. I will say it took me a day to really get into it. It’s full of mystery and intrigue as well as some action and powerful characters (in my opinion). I feel like Angelique and Jacquelyn are going find out things about their past that they maybe they didn’t need to know. It really is an interesting book, using railways as a way to transport the sisters at times. The supernatural essence is really popping in this story. I love it!!! I can’t wait to read the next book in this series.

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Esprit de Corpse by Ef Deal – Review by Erin Vosters

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Set in 19th century France, prepare to be enthralled in this book! It is so well written that I couldn’t stop reading! The twists and turns are a fun ride throughout the book. Very good!

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Esprit de Corpse by Ef Deal – Review by Netania Lim

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a fun quick read, a paranormal steampunk that clearly draws on Dracula with strong female characters. The world-building is quite something in terms of its depth of research and lush descriptions. Although it has its unrealistic moments, it’s undoubtedly a page-turner that makes me want to forgive the author anyway. And I do love anything set in Paris, and in the Underground and with a period setting? Sign me up (hello, Les Mis). The characters too are compelling and completely inhabit the world. This novel was full of surprises that kept me going. Highly recommend.

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Esprit de Corpse by Ef Deal – Review by Kelli Harper

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A steampunk/paranormal combined novel. This story is well written and as far as I can tell it is historically accurate. Not only is this my first read by this author but it is also my first time reading steampunk and I found it to be very interesting. This story is also filled with mystery and adventure. you won’t want to put it down!

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Esprit de Corpse by Ef Deal – Review by Aranza

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Esprit de Corpse by Ef Deal

4.5 out of 5 Stars

I’m new to the genre of speculative fiction steampunk but I will definitely be looking for more stories like this. I loved this story and genere more than I thought I would. It gives you a little bit of everything that makes a story good and it definitely keeps the reader engaged. The characters are so interesting and lovable that you can’t help but hope for them to succeed. I can’t wait to dig in some more into this authors work and also read more of this genere.

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Esprit de Corpse by Ef Deal – Review by Ayla Phipps

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

First off, the author EF Deal is amazing. This is my first book in this genre and the first book I have read by this author. Esprit de Corpse is the epitome of the mystery driving you to test your reading speed just so you can discover everything faster. Jacqueline and her twin sister Angelique incapsulate both sides of the spectrum of personalities.
Jacqueline is very intelligent with four doctoral degrees by the time she was fifteen, her life revolves around science and her forge. Angelique thrives in the arts and socializing. The book starts off in the mist of Jacky having to save her sister for the fourth time so far that year from her own indiscretions. Ange is also a she-wolf, something that her sister mentions early in the book, but the mystery is that she is that way not of her own doing so why? The first chapter introduces so many mysterious things that continue to flesh out through the rest of the book with twists and turns to keep you glued to the pages. A mechanical man running next to the locomotive they are traveling home on from Paris before he throws himself in front of it. Jacqueline, determined as ever with her intrigue, discovers a soul trapped in the furnace and frees it only the sound and the feeling leaves her with more questions than answers. Taking the intricate machine home with her she begins her investigation into who made it and how it works.
Where did the mysterious machine come from and why did it try to destroy itself? Will Jacqueline be able to protect her sister from her the prince she stole from? Can Jacqueline learn to see the signs of things outside of science to have a more fulfilling life? The world is breathtaking not only the historical aspect but the characters that fill it. They are not just the cliché roles they are meant to follow but they march to their own drums. Jacky is a role model for breaking the norm, following her dreams, and not apologizing for her intelligence or skills. I so hope to read more of this world soon.

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Esprit de Corpse by Ef Deal – Review by Shannen Kern

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book I’ve picked up from this author, and I think it was incredible! I’ve never read anything like Esprit de Corpse before as it was so original. The characters were relatable and in-depth, and the world itself will pull you right in. Jacqueline and Angélique have a wonderfully unique relationship as twins, and I loved seeing everything play out between them. When Jacqueline investigates the supernatural aspect of the metal man, she puts both her and Angélique in grave danger. Will help arrive just in time for the twins, or will they meet their demise together? I can’t wait to see what else this author brings to life because this was absolutely magnificent! I highly recommend picking it up if you enjoy a paranormal steampunk adventure.

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

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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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Esprit de Corpse by Ef Deal – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This historical steampunk novel had a fast paced and action packed storyline, which had me hooked from start to finish. There are secrets beneath the Parisian Streets and someone is willing to murder to keep them secret. Jacqueline Duval and her bohemian twin sister Angélique Laforge become involved in a mystery, when a malfunctioning automaton crashes into their locomotive whilst travelling on the new Paris-Orléans railway. Jacqueline who is a polytech and famed engineering prodigy is fascinated by the metal man, who she believes is powered by steam. However, she is shocked to discover that the automaton is actually powered by the supernatural. The sisters investigation leads them on a mysterious and dangerous adventure, where they learn of a plot to employ the dead to power a mechanical army, aimed at international conquest. The sisters receive help from unexpected sources as they try to avert the upcoming engineered war, but they may be too late. The descriptive narrative, along with the authors wonderful world building and the added historical details all ensured that the characters and setting came vividly to life, making me feel immersed in the story.

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Esprit de Corpse by Ef Deal – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Jacqueline Duval and Angélique De La Forge are twin sisters who are very much opposites, one loves the arts and the other engineering, but they have a bond stronger than any and would do anything for the other, no matter what the predicament is, or whomever may be involved. One day they are travelling back from Paris to Orléans, after an adventure and some of the usual repercussions when their train comes to a sudden stop in a meadow and the reason for this is baffling to those all around them. It seems that an automaton has crashed into the front of the train and nobody is able to shut it off, that is until Jaqueline gets in on the action and albeit in an unconventional way, does just that. When she requests that the machine is loaded onto the train, the others are impatient to leave, however, she insists on it and then remains with the machine for the rest of the journey, while her sister stays in a carriage.

Nothing further hinders their journey and the sisters arrive home to a warm welcome, a hot bath and a meal, only after she is forced to endure these things does Jacqueline go to her workshop, where the automaton is stored and begin working out how it is powered and to whom it belongs, however, before she can get very far, she is stumped by the fact that it isn’t powered by any natural means. The next day, Jacqueline decides to head back to Paris for some help with the mystery, but while she is there, her sister becomes embroiled in yet another caper, but this time it is through little fault of her own, but when Jacqueline receives word of this, she is determined to find her and work together to stop the mysterious person behind the machine.

This is not an easy feat and while the sisters are separated, they discover allies in unconventional manners and soon realise that there is a much larger plan afoot and that there is a link to the Paris underground, literally and secrets are revealed to show that the sisters past is deeply entwined within it, but how do the supernatural and mechanical mix and why is someone creating these automatons? Will the two sisters be able to reunite and uncover the mystery tying them all together before time runs out and disaster strikes? With enemies around very corner, magic, mayhem and engineering combine to create an intriguing and original mystery which will keep you engaged from start to finish.

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Esprit de Corpse by Ef Deal – Review by Kerry Carr

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this historical paranormal story. The author really took me by surprise with this book as I started to think it was just a historical story but there is so much more to it than that. The author has done a great job of researching which brings 1840s France to life in wonderful detail. This was a really unique read and I loved how historical and paranormal mixed together.

This is a story of two young women who come across a metal man after it runs into their locomotive. Jacqueline Duval is a very gifted engineer and when she see this creation she is amazing and wants to discover how it works but there is something else about this metal machine something mystical that also needs to be uncovered.
With the help of her twin sister they set out to discover who is creating these mechanical men and for what purpose. What the sisters uncover leads us into a world where secrets are everywhere and things aren’t what they seem. Can the sisters figure out what is happening before its too late and a war breaks out? And what dangers will the sisters get themselves into buy trying to uncover this mystery?
I really enjoyed this story and I couldn’t put it down. The writing and the characters were so engaging I had to read on to see what the sisters discovered.

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Esprit de Corpse by Ef Deal – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jacqueline Duval and her twin sister Angelique Laforge are on a locomotive when it suddenly comes to a dead halt on the tracks. As they get out to investigate what could have possibly caused the locomotive to grind to a halt Jacqueline discovers something she has never seen before. It seems that a metal man has slammed into the locomotive full force. When Jacqueline pries open the helmet on the metal man something supernatural escapes. She decides to take the metal man home to look it over in her workshop. When someone breaks into her workshop and tries to steal the metal man it sets off a chain of events that lead them straight into danger as they try to stop a war.

This was a fun read, and I loved the setting. It was well written and vividly described which pulled me right into the story alongside the characters. Angelique and Jacqueline are interesting characters that I immediately loved. Both women were intelligent, brave, and faced danger head-on. A fantastic steampunk fantasy filled with danger, suspense, supernatural, shapeshifting, mystery, and drama.

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Esprit de Corpse by Ef Deal – Review by Candida Hopper

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I found this book to be original and entertaining. This is the first book I have read by this author and I found the writing to be very detailed and descriptive. This story has great characters and is full of mystery, drama, history, paranormal, action and so much more. The world building of this story took me on an original adventure that differed from other stories I have read. The intrigue and mystery kept me turning pages to find out how this story would unfold. Thus was an enjoyable read that I recommend.

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Esprit de Corpse by Ef Deal – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars
Esprit de Corpse by Ef Deal

Esprit De Corpse is a well written Historical Steampunk that I enjoyed reading. I had a hard putting it down. This is a new author to me and is their debut novel. I’m definitely looking forward to reading more from this Author in the future. This authors style of writing had my imagination going wild trying to picture everything along the way. Their characters are simply wonderful and relatable plus they had me feeling like I was apart of the story. Get ready to be taken back to mid 1800 in France as Angel and Jacquie take us on a journey as they try to solve the issues of ending an engineered war. I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I can’t wait to see what this author brings us next.

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All The World’s A Stage, As They Say

In 1876 Philadelphia, Benjamin Grimm knows real life is much like the theater—people play their parts, hiding behind the illusion of their lives and never revealing their secrets. When he reunites with his childhood friend Eleanor Banneker, his delight turns to dismay. On learning she has been under a spell for the past seven years, forced to live as a servant in her own home, he realizes how sinister some secrets can be.

Ellie has spent the long years since her mother’s death under her stepmother’s watchful and unforgiving eye. Bewitched and hidden in plain sight, it seemed no one could help Ellie escape. Not even her own father, likewise bespelled. When she encounters Ben one evening, he seems immune to the magic that binds her. Her hope rekindles along with their friendship.

But time is running short. If they do not find a way to break the curse before midnight on New Year’s Eve, both Ellie and her father will be bound forever.

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Esprit de Corpse by Ef Deal – Review by La Toya Lewis

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Esprit de Corpse by Ef Deal is a rich and wonderful paranormal story. I really enjoyed the twins Jacqueline Duval and Angélique Laforge. The twins are strong and brilliant. I also love the historical setting of Nineteenth-century France. There is something for everyone’s paranormal desires. This story is fun and well thought out. I had a lot of fun with this book.

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Esprit de Corpse by Ef Deal – Review by Jennifer Crain

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was. an interesting read, set in 1800s Paris, but complete with automatons, robots, and other futuristic technologies. One of my favorite aspects of this book is the twin sisters, Jacquie and Angel play off each other well, one being an artist/musician and one loves tinkering with metal in her workshop. It takes both of them, with their unique skill sets, to solve the issue of ending an engineered war.

I appreciated the use of French language peppered through the book, but appreciated the translator built into my Kindle. This added to the atmosphere of feeling like you were in 1800s Paris.

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Esprit de Corpse by Ef Deal – Review by Dahnielle Hibbert

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a paranormal fantasy novel with hints of mystery, intrigue, adventure and of course drama thrown in. This author really knows how to create an elaborate world narrative and bring her characters together. If you are looking for your next suspenseful supernatural escapade look no further. I will definitely be back for more when the next book drops!

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A very intriguing story !! Carefully thought out, planned and executed. A little pg13 romance, mystery, and magic really served this reader well.

I enjoyed the twists and turns including the ties between the main characters. It all turned into a beautifully thought out plot maintained with a great amount of detail. Linking past to present giving a deeper understanding of each character.

I thoroughly enjoyed the end; experiencing the girls as children in their father’s presence was heartwarming.

In the end I finished the story hoping for a second to see how the love stories all turned out. Maybe it’s the hopeless romantic in me, but that feel. That feeling is how I define a good book.

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Esprit de Corpse by Ef Deal – Review by Brandy Vaughn

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This novel in the genre of speculative steampunk is set in 19th century France. Deal creates world-building with rich details and descriptions that really brought the whole story to life. The characters are interesting and well-developed. The plot and subplots keep you on your toes as we are taken along the characters journey in an exciting world.

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Esprit de Corpse by Ef Deal – Review by Jennifer Reimer

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story grabbed my attention right away and kept me hooked till the end. This is a speculative steampunk fantasy with mystery, history, historical fiction, secrets, high stakes, the paranormal, supernatural, action, danger, suspense drama, emotion, and so more. I found it to be quite interesting, with wonderful world-building and details and descriptions that really brought the whole story to life. This a very well-developed and extremely put together story, along with the characters that I really felt like I was right there in the story with them. The characters get into an adventure full of mystery as they scramble to try to stop a war. What ends up happening makes for a fun read, and all the adventure kept me turning the pages to see how everything would play out in the end. This book was a must read, and I was glad I was able to pick it up.

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Esprit de Corpse by Ef Deal – Review by Jennifer Reimer

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story grabbed my attention right away and kept me hooked till the end. This is a speculative steampunk fantasy with mystery, history, historical fiction, secrets, high stakes, the paranormal, supernatural, action, danger, suspense drama, emotion, and so more. I found it to be quite interesting, with wonderful world-building and details and descriptions that really brought the whole story to life. This a very well-developed and extremely put together story, along with the characters that I really felt like I was right there in the story with them. The characters get into an adventure full of mystery as they scramble to try to stop a war. What ends up happening makes for a fun read, and all the adventure kept me turning the pages to see how everything would play out in the end. This book was a must read, and I was glad I was able to pick it up.

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Esprit de Corpse by Ef Deal – Review by Melissa Saxton

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I admittedly have never read a steampunk genre book so I wasn’t sure what to expect but was blown away by this story as the author must have done immense research.
Its the Victorian era, mid 1800s in France and we meet Jacky a studious serious mechanically inclined borderline genius and her sister Angie who is carefree has a zest for life and quite often needs to be bailed out by her sister in many questionable situations. They board a train, but the train ends up having a mechanical failure and Jackie is shocked to find its not run by normal means, and Jacky wants to figure out the mystery behind this train, this also leads them to uncover so many things including a war about to outbreak. Can these sisters stop the war before it starts?
This book was a lot of fun. Jacky and Angie did a lot of growing up as I got through the story and worked together like true twins do. I was fascinated by all of the true to history Victorian era items in the book and really enjoyed also the Paranormal that was part of this book and somehow this historical fiction and Paranormal and steampunk came together flawlessly with excellent attention to detail. This has opened my eyes to a new genre I’ll want to explore further.

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Esprit de Corpse, Ef Deal, Review by Kristin Boutelle, Itsy Bitsy Book Bits, Paranormal, Steampunk

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

Espirit de Corpse is a very unique read. It’s very interesting and keeps you on your toes. There is a lot of action going on at the same time. I love how the author keeps the story going on multiple fronts seamlessly. The characters are very well thought out especially the sisters, Angelique and Jacqueline.

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