Book Nook: Sci-Fy, Steampunk, and Proper Romance?

 Four years ago I picked up an interesting novel at a conference. Simple titled: “Beauty and the Clockwork Beast”.

It sat on my shelf since then until the beginning of summer when COVID hit.

When I began it I was under the assumption that it was just another retelling with steampunk additions

I.

Was. 

Wrong. 

This novel took me on a ride including vampires, werewolves, air ships, ghosts, and grisly murder. 

I ate it up. 

The best part?

Three more novels currently in the series.

I finished the latest (which came out this year) just last night and now I’m rather frustratedly awaiting the next one. 

If you like fairy tales or alternative telling a these are a must have from amazing author Nancy Campbell Allen. 

“Beauty and the Clockwork Beast”

“Kiss of the Spindle”

“The Lady in the Coppergate Tower”

“Brass Carriages and Glass Hearts”

This was one of the best series I’ve read in a while. Check them out!

(I may add photos later on.)

Book Nook: The Rock-a-Who?

For the book this month I decided to review a comic based on a movie that I absolutely love. (The movie might be reviewed next week for Obscure Movie Day.)

Title: The Rocketeer
Author: Dave Stevens


Originally published in  1982 as a serial comic, this has easily become one of my top favorites.

Set in the 1930's, this follows Cliff Secord, a pilot working in an airshow; his best friend/mechanic, Peevy; and his bombshell girl, Betty.

When a couple of strangers leave a covered pack in his plane, Cliff discovers a rocket-pack. With the help of Peevy, and a helmet to prevent head damage - he takes off as the Rocketeer.

With this rocket pack he helps save a fellow pilot, thrusting his new persona into the limelight.

Although with news of the Rocketeer spreading fast, there comes many dangers knocking: G-men out to get the pack back, Gangsters who want it for crime, and Nazi spies out to get the to create soldiers!

With old friends coming to the aid, and new friends just around the corner, Cliff seems to have his work cut out for him.

I highly recommend checking this out in your near future!

What are you reading this month?
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