This week I'm sharing The Electrical Menagerie (The Celestial Isles #1) by Mollie E. Reeder. It's so good! One of the best books I've read, for sure.
About the Book
The Electrical Menagerie, one-of-a-kind robotic roadshow, is bankrupt.
Sylvester Carthage, illusionist and engineer, has the eccentric imagination the Menagerie needs to succeed creatively -- but none of the people skills. Fast-talking Arbrook Huxley, meanwhile, has all the savvy the Menagerie needs to succeed commercially -- but none of the scruples.
To save their show, Carthage & Huxley risk everything in a royal talent competition, vying for the once-in-a-lifetime chance to perform for the Future Celestial Queen. In this stardust-and-spark-powered empire of floating islands and flying trains, The Electrical Menagerie's bid at fame and fortune means weathering the glamorous and cutthroat world of critics, high society, and rival magicians -- but with real conspiracy lurking beneath tabloid controversy, there's more at stake in this contest than the prize.
Behind the glittery haze of flash paper and mirrors, every competitor has something to hide... and it's the lies Carthage & Huxley tell each other that may cost them everything.
Sylvester Carthage, illusionist and engineer, has the eccentric imagination the Menagerie needs to succeed creatively -- but none of the people skills. Fast-talking Arbrook Huxley, meanwhile, has all the savvy the Menagerie needs to succeed commercially -- but none of the scruples.
To save their show, Carthage & Huxley risk everything in a royal talent competition, vying for the once-in-a-lifetime chance to perform for the Future Celestial Queen. In this stardust-and-spark-powered empire of floating islands and flying trains, The Electrical Menagerie's bid at fame and fortune means weathering the glamorous and cutthroat world of critics, high society, and rival magicians -- but with real conspiracy lurking beneath tabloid controversy, there's more at stake in this contest than the prize.
Behind the glittery haze of flash paper and mirrors, every competitor has something to hide... and it's the lies Carthage & Huxley tell each other that may cost them everything.
Book Beginning
Sylvester had a book about birds, and the book said that the bones of birds were hollow.
Watching starlings from the window, he considered the diagrams and envied the concept. Birds went freely, in their lightness somehow stronger than any forces that wanted to pull them down. Tethered - flightless - he remained trapped behind the high and imposing arched window of his second-story bedroom.
Friday 56
Huxley sat in a chair in the dining car and didn't move for at least half an hour. Dominic came in, trundling about like he always did, as if nothing was wrong. Took out a silver dustpan and a small broom. Swept up the pieces of the broken teacup, and then began to dust the furniture.
What have you been reading lately?
I LOVE this cover. If the book is as good as it, you are in store for a good story. My Friday quotes
ReplyDeleteIt's such a great story! One of the best I've read! Thanks for coming by, Anne! :)
DeleteI've never tried steampunk era novels. The premise sounds really good. You've piqued my interest.
ReplyDeleteI don't read nearly enough steampunk, but the ones I do always wind up being some of my favorites. It's such a fun genre. Thanks for stopping by, Roberta! :)
DeleteI like the cover, but the snippets I feel like I need more. Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteI love that the cover perfectly portrays a scene that happens in the book. It's such an epic part and it's so cool to see drawn out like that. Thanks for the visit, Freda! Happy weekend! :)
DeleteLOVE that cover! The premise sounds like a lot of fun, too. Yay. Another good book to add to my wishlist. :D
ReplyDeleteIt's such a fun and imaginative read. It's definitely got a spot on my favorites shelf. Loved it! Thanks for coming by, Lark! :)
DeleteThat beginning is intriguing! And a robotic roadshow? That sounds so interesting.
ReplyDeleteThe robotic roadshow was so interesting and a nice little twist. So fun! Thanks for stopping by, Greg! :)
DeleteGlad you liked it. The cover is certainly eye-catching!
ReplyDeleteIt is! Love it! Thanks for visiting, Nicki! :)
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