8.22.2012

Waiting on Wednesday (20): The Dark Unwinding by Sharon Cameron



From Goodreads:
A spine-tingling tale of steampunk and spies, intrigue and heart-racing romance!
When Katharine Tulman's inheritance is called into question by the rumor that her eccentric uncle is squandering away the family fortune, she is sent to his estate to have him committed to an asylum. But instead of a lunatic, Katharine discovers a genius inventor with his own set of rules, who employs a village of nine hundred people rescued from the workhouses of London.
Katharine is now torn between protecting her own inheritance and preserving the peculiar community she grows to care for deeply. And her choices are made even more complicated by a handsome apprentice, a secretive student, and fears for her own sanity.
As the mysteries of the estate begin to unravel, it is clear that not only is her uncle's world at stake, but also the state of England as Katharine knows it. With twists and turns at every corner, this heart-racing adventure will captivate readers with its intrigue, thrills, and romance.
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Publication Date: September 1st, 2012
Amazon, Goodreads, Author's website
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I'm a big fan of steampunk but don't indulge in it nearly as often as I should. I mean, I love history and sci-fi, so why not mash the two together to get a whole new awesome subgenre? The darker elements of this story, what I garner from the description, have me interested, and who doesn't love an eccentric genius? (I'm a fan of Nikola Tesla myself.)



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Waiting on Wednesday is hosted over at Breaking the Spine.


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16 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 22, 2012 at 1:14 AM

    I love that cover so much, and I'm very excited for this book. Hooray for it almost being September (OMG WHERE DID AUGUST GO?)

    great pick! :)

    my wow

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  2. AngeAugust 22, 2012 at 1:16 AM

    AGREED!! I desperately want to get my hands on this one! It sounds VERY perfect for me! Great pick! Happy reading.
    Waiting on Weds @Libby Blog

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  3. Kimberly @ Turning the PagesAugust 22, 2012 at 1:26 AM

    I LOVE THE COVER!
    It looks and sounds like it'll be a great read!
    Check out my WoW post :)

    -Kimberly @ Turning The Pages

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  4. ScarlettAugust 22, 2012 at 1:51 AM

    Yes, i am very much looking forward to this one as well, great choice!

    Here's a link to my WOW!

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  5. KimberlyAugust 22, 2012 at 2:10 AM

    I love a good steampunk story. I'll have to check this one out :)

    Here's my WOW pick.

    Kat
    Wit and Sin

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  6. Kai AgitoAugust 22, 2012 at 4:15 AM

    Hey there, fellow Tesla fan! And I haven't read a Steampunk book in a long while, so I'm really excited for this one. And I like that cover. Great pick :)

    Check out my WoW picks!

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  7. AnonymousAugust 22, 2012 at 6:08 AM

    I never heard of this and I'm glad I did! I have another steampunk book to add to my shelves! Thanks.

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  8. mkAugust 22, 2012 at 6:37 AM

    I'm not the biggest fan of steampunk out there but this one sounds interesting. I hope you enjoy reading the book when it comes out.
    Come check out my WOW post.

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  9. Amber (Books of Amber)August 22, 2012 at 8:33 AM

    Oooh, this sounds really interesting! I haven't heard of it before. I haven't read any great steampunk books, but I'll have to give this a go!

    Books of Amber

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  10. roroAugust 22, 2012 at 9:04 AM

    hope you get it soon . it sounds fun

    my wow

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  11. Mandi Kaye @ Never Too Fond of BooksAugust 22, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    Steampunk books are either hit or miss for me, so I'm not sure what I think about this. But thanks for sharing!

    ~Mandi Kaye | My WoW

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  12. Mel@ThedailyprophecyAugust 22, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    The cover is great ^^ and I haven't read much steampunk, but this one will be a wonderful addition :D

    My WoW pick!

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  13. AnonymousAugust 22, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    nice cover and pick,enjoy!

    http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2012/08/waiting-on-wednesday_22.html

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  14. Cathy De Los SantosAugust 22, 2012 at 12:55 PM

    I love that cover and steampunk, this looks like a great book. Thanks for sharing. Here's my WoW

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  15. DaphneAugust 22, 2012 at 6:19 PM

    Great pick! I saw this on amazon and forgot about it thank you for reminding me.

    Here's my WoW

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  16. Ashley G.August 22, 2012 at 9:09 PM

    I love the cover! I love books that have clockwork pieces on the cover. The book sounds interesting too!

    Here's my pick this week!

    http://www.wholly-books.com/2012/08/waiting-on-wednesday-15_22.html

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