In between your favorite authors it is always in your best interest to have some standby solid contenders. Kady Cross's Steampunk Chronicles are on my standby shelf. This book has a nice mix of common elements to the Steampunk standard - historical setting, creative mechanical devices (with some human/mechanical mixings), a dastardly dude set to take down the British monarchy, and some kick-butt kids. In addition to this we have a nice sideline colour of special...
