Iron Codex (Quality): The Iron Thorn (Series #01) (Paperback)

from NCRainstorm

This was my second venture into Steampunk and I'm still enjoying it. I truly admired Aoife's spirit and spunk, even without having a clue as to how to pronounce her name! She keeps fighting even knowing she carries a gene that could cause her to go mad when she turns sixteen. She escapes from her...

from Jubercat

-I received a review copy of this book from the publisher.- Dark and moody, Caitlin Kittridge's The Iron Thorn combines Lovecraftian, Orwellian and Masonic elements with steampunk to create a unique dystopian world in her first novel for young adults. Author of two urban fantasy series for adults...

from DarkFaerieTales

Review courtesy of Dark Faerie Tales Quick & Dirty: This unique, albeit slow steampunk has deep characters with dark secrets and the surprising (epic) addition of fairies. (Sorry, “eldritch creatures.”) Opening Sentence: There are seventeen madhouses in the city of Lovecraft. The Review: ...

from cindywho

Despite being an odd mash of steampunk and Lovecraft homage, this is a solid YA fantasy set in an alternate Boston with all kinds of creepy weird creatures and settings. It's a little formulaic with the magic powers and the competing boys, but I enjoyed the adventure and will go on to the next one.

from krau0098

This is the first book in the Iron Codex series by Kittredge. It is the first book in a planned trilogy. The second book, The Nightmare Garden, is scheduled for a February 2012 release. This book was a wonderful blend of fantasy, steampunk, dystopia, and gothic elements. I absolutely fell in love...