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Wings of Sorrow and Bone
A Clockwork Dagger Novella
Beth Cato

Harper/ Voyager Impulse
November 10, 2015 / ASIN B00TP054Y8
Fantasy

Reviewed by Jan Fields

 

Rivka Stout must adjust to a new existence in Tamarania after being rescued from an abusive life. As a machinist, she struggles to fit in with proper society and isn't even sure she wants that kind of life. Then she discovers the chimera gremlins, man-made creatures with a passion for silver, and quickly falls in love with the ugly creatures. Now all she has to do is save them from death or something so much worse. I loved that this novella revisted the chimera gremlins after the two Clockwork novels, as so much was left undone for the charming creatures. And the team of machinist Rivka and thrill-seeking, Titiana was terrific as neither girl is perfect but together they are formidable. I also liked how Cato skirted the "traditional" love story aspect of YA Fantasy and kept our eyes on Rivka's true goals. And the tool they use to save the gremlins, well, as an avid reader, I simply couldn't help but love that choice. The novella reads quickly but doesn't feel scant. It really should be read as an extra bonus after the Clockwork novels, as the story will feel much deeper if you know some background on the world Cato has created in those two novels. For fans of the series, this is truly a lovely little present.

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Reviewer Janis Fields is the author of over two dozen books for children and adults including Threads of Deceit, Ghost Light Burning, Wellspring of Magic, and Emerald Dragon.
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