· With a unique mix of steampunk and the maker movement, Mechanica introduces a smart, strong, talented heroine who may be able to find her prince, but doesn’t necessarily want to.” —BookPage “If you are a fan of fantasy or fairy tale retellings, you’ll love Mechanica.” — Miss LiteratiBrand: HMH Books. The first book in the series, Mechanica, covers Nicolette’s plight from an orphan in her stepmother’s house to the fiancé of the heir apparent. Venturess takes place where Mechanica leaves off and, although I didn’t read the first book myself, I did see reviews expressing the positive feminist undertones of /5. · MECHANICA. by Betsy Cornwell. Age Range: 12 - 15 BUY NOW FROM. AMAZON BARNES NOBLE LOCAL BOOKSELLER GET WEEKLY BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS: Email Address Subscribe. Tweet. KIRKUS REVIEW. A spunky mechanic stars as a steampunk Cinderella who doesn’t need rescuing. In a kingdom where Fey magic is illegal, orphaned Nicolette mustn't let on that Author: Betsy Cornwell.
Mechanica by Betsy Cornwell is a story worth reading, even without the Cinderella twist. The world is believable and complex. The main character is interesting and likable without being saccharine. The magic is well set up with obvious rules without retreating to overly simplistic cliche. All in all, it's fun to read. I've been talking about Mechanica for years, so you may have been under the impression that I already read Betsy Cornwell's novel. I hadn't. I met Cornwell because she and I went to the same MFA program at the University of Notre Dame. To be supportive, I pre-ordered Mechanica, a feminist steampunk retelling of bltadwin.ru you've read and reviewed a retelling of a classic fairy. "Betsy Cornwell twists Cinderella to her own unique take, and Mechanica will definitely please readers."—USA Today "Mechanica is an enchantingly told tale, with gorgeous prose, wonderful characters and magical worldbuilding. It is deeply, unflinchingly feminist, and an absolute wonder to read.
MECHANICA. by Betsy Cornwell. Age Range: 12 - 15 BUY NOW FROM. AMAZON BARNES NOBLE LOCAL BOOKSELLER. "Mechanica has a thoroughly modern theme and teaches young readers to find their passion and become self-reliant." —VOYA "Readers looking for an atypical fairy tale will find this refreshing because it relies less on traditional romance or happy endings, and more on living independently and unconventionally, loving freely, and being able to choose your own destiny.". The first book in the series, Mechanica, covers Nicolette’s plight from an orphan in her stepmother’s house to the fiancé of the heir apparent. Venturess takes place where Mechanica leaves off and, although I didn’t read the first book myself, I did see reviews expressing the positive feminist undertones of the novel.
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