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    The Clockwork Fairy Kingdom: The Clockwork Fairy Kingdom, #1

    By Leah R Cutter

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    The Greater Oregon Fairy Kingdom, hidden beneath ocean cliffs, dies slowly, lost in old dreams, dwarven wars, and encroaching humans.

     

    Can a young human Tinker repair their magical clockwork before the dream fades forever?

     

    Will the human's sister, a Maker no less, align herself with the hated dwarves and destroy the fairies instead?

     

    The Clockwork Fairy Kingdom—the first novel in this exciting New Adult trilogy—combines fast-paced action with ancient magic and modern day clockwork. Be sure to read the other two books in the trilogy, The Maker, the Teacher, and the Monster and The Dwarven Wars.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBook View Cafe
    Release dateMay 8, 2017
    ISBN9781611384055
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    • 3/5
      I found this novel to be a bit of mixed bag.On the positive side, it contains some very unique ideas. It can be hard to take stories about faeries seriously due to the way that they are commonly portrayed in literature but Cutter makes them sufficiently intimidating. The steampunk elements help add some uniqueness to to their race, while the hints of political strife among the faerie castes helps to add some realism, making them feel like a true race of people rather than a stock fantasy race. Unfortunately, there was still a lack of depth to these ideas. The steampunk elements still rely heavily on magic and (other than the machine and Adele's wings) don't really seem to have much of an impact on faerie society.Additionally, while the novel was very well written, it still felt as though it was weakly structured. I did enjoy the primary plot but this was just one of many. The novel had many characters and at least four subplots, not all of which concluded in a satisfactory manner. The dramatic impact of Denise's illness was blunted as this occurred at the same time as the climax of Nora and Dale's story, while the paragraphs that focused on Robert often felt as though they were tacked on. The epilogue was also unnecessary. Without it, the story virtually stood on its own but the epilogue just added plot threads to serve as titillation for the sequel.However at least the characters were at least well written, each with their own back story which fully explained their motivations in the present. I especially liked Nora and Dale as they felt like real siblings - fighting yet ultimately loving each other. Their skills and abilities also complimented each other brilliantly and it was nice to see that both were ultimately necessary in order to save the day.All in all, I did not find the novel boring but I was still a little disappointed. I hope that the sequel has a tighter focus as I'd love to see some of the ideas raised in this story get developed further.
    • 3/5
      Disclaimers:I received this book from Early Reviewers.This review is late due to lack of wifi connectivity for over a month.While well written, I wasn't a fan of this book. There's too much negative, not enough positive. Considering I watch crime shows, both true and fictional, this seems strange, even to me. I suppose, however, that I like more positivity in my fantasy novels. I did like the clockwork elements. It wasn't really steampunk as I originally thought, at least not in the way I imagine steampunk. Still, it was a very nice aspect.I thought it was a little too busy; too many things mixed together which culminated into a somewhat mediocre ending. I suppose I didn't enjoy this particular mix of domestic and fantasy. Just not my cup of tea.The only character I really liked was Nora, and that's probably because I identify with her a little bit. Other characters were okay, but forgettable. Also, I want her sweater (you'll know what I mean if you choose to read this story). Overall, I think a lot of people would enjoy this book. Unfortunately, I'm not one of them.TL;DR - It's a good book, but not something I particularly enjoyed.
    • 3/5
      Though there were some nice ideas in this book, overall I found it quite flat. A lot of it boiled down to the characterisation - though the twins were reasonably well rounded, everyone else, especially the non-human characters, was noticeably one dimensional. The plot suffered as a result, becoming predictable and unengaging. The twins had a particular talent for making precisely the right deductions about skills/objects/people which meant there was very little tension. A lot of the world building could have been better explored, since the concepts were fun, and some deeper PoVs (and some more nuanced characterisation) would have lifted this into the kind of YA with a dedicated fanbase and adaptations in other mediums. Alas, it's not so.I received the second in the series for free as well, and I do intend to read it, but I'm going to take a break after this one so my bias doesn't affect the sequel. If I hadn't received it for free, this book wouldn't compell me to pick it up.
    • 3/5
      Once again, I tried to read something from an unfamiliar genre and failed miserably. I started out enjoying this book and the story of the kids. Somewhere it became convoluted and I had to give up. The clockwork parts didn't really seem to be an integral part of the story and was unnecessary.
    • 5/5
      I was pleasantly surprised by this book. I don't read a lot of younger-young adult (I guess "new adult" is probably closer to my usual reading?), but I was impressed by the amount of character development and the overall plot that went into this story. The protagonists were well-written and interesting. The overall plot was great and I enjoyed the melding of fantastical with mundane, the real world with the fairy kingdom. I absolutely loved how the kind of magic the protagonists possessed was related to crafty things! The only problem I had with the plot was that it seemed a little disjointed; it all fit together overall, but it could have been smoothed out a little better.I'm looking forward to the next book in the series and will definitely be reading more by this author.
    • 4/5
      Nora and Dale have just moved with their mother to a new town. They live on its edge in a standalone house. One morning on the way back from school Dale discovers a ramshackle building and dares enter it. Inside he stumbles upon a strange clockwork device, being gifted from his grandfathers side with a unique understanding of clockwork he takes it home to take a closer look. Because of this the fairies, who have lived in the region for a long time after fleeing from the old country, start taking an interest in the twins. Their king just died and they are in dire need of a new Master Tinker to finish their machine and Dale might just fit the bill. But also Nora, gifted with a knack to make things, which she mainly practiced with small knitting projects, raises the interests of the fairies. The only question that remains is, can the fairies be trusted and what do they plan with their machine? And what about Kostya the Dwarf who offers to help Nora to better understand her gift?The Clockwork Fairy Kingdom offers a well-known setup, fairies living next to but in hiding from the humans, and adds an interesting new twist in as such that the fairies use magic along with clockwork devices to improve their lives.I enjoyed reading this book and was only slightly troubled by some small continuity problems in the middle of it, two threads of the story don't seem to move in parallel. Nevertheless, I can recommend this book to anyone who is interested in modern fantasy stories.
    • 4/5
      This was a fantastic book. I love the way it reads, merging the magical, mundane, and mechanical worlds together. The story is well written, albeit occasionally having a confusing chronology whilst switching perspectives of characters. I'm just itching to read the second installment of the series.
    • 4/5
      THE CLOCKWORK FAIRY KINGDOM by Leah Cutter is the second book of hers I've read and I'll admit to going in with a few hesitations due to my experience in the first book. I'm happy to report that she has improved.The writing was better and I cared much, much more about the characters in this novel than I did the last. I found her treatment of the fairy caste system to be interesting, although I am a bit perturbed that the highest caste is described as fairer, paler than the lower castes. It's not a big part of the story, but considering that Cutter did diversity SO WELL in the other book of hers I am hoping that we see a bit more diversity of color in the higher castes in the second book of the trilogy. Dale and Nora are smart, well-balanced kids (both in general and well-balanced against each other). I must say, I loved that Nora saw art in destruction as much as in creation. I think that made a beautiful thematic thread in the story. And Dale, as an inherent fixer, not being able see that beauty also felt very real to me. The twins' contrasting powers very much so were what I wanted in them.However, just like the last book, I felt like the plot was unformed, like the author wasn't sure where she was going until she got there. The villain wasn't clear from the beginning. In fact, until the last few chapters, I thought the villain was Kostya. Then Chris showed up out of NOWHERE - not having been mentioned for chapters on chapters - and he seemed to be the central villain. And then it was back to Queen Adele and maybe Kostya and then Chris and then someone else! It was such a muddle. Also, much like the last book by Cutter that I read, the pacing was tentative, almost frightened, like the author wasn't sure the reader would like it and stay with her if the pace picked up. I want to reach through the words and scream, "BE BOLD." I think this author could use a confidence boost - it would help her good writing be great. However, I do look forward to the next book!Solid B (improved writing, good characters; plot still muddled and lost, tentative pacing)
    • 3/5
      I found this book to have a very interesting story line. I was impressed with the attention to detail when it came to the fairies and the kingdom. I also liked that the author successfully combines two different words (fantasy and reality). At first I was not sure how this would play out, or that it would work, but I think she pulled it off quite well. I am curious to see if this continues in the second and third book. I also like that the book did not center on just one twin but from the perspective of both, and that the female was portrayed as the hero just as equally as the male. I would however have liked to learn more about the fairy kingdom, the dwarf and their feud; as well as a more in depth or plausible reasoning for wanting the destruction electronics.Overall great book. I am looking forward to the second one.
    • 4/5
      Nora, Dale and their mother, Denise, flee from their (somewhat) abusive father/husband and begin a new life in Oregon. While doing so, Nora and Dale meet Adele, queen of the fairies, as well as dwarfs. The fairies are plotting against the dwarfs, and Nora and Dale become entangled in their lives. Though they are identical twins, Nora and Dale have vastly differing personalities; each personality helps the fairies in its own unique way. Dale is mechanically inclined, helping the faeries on their clockwork piece, and Nora is a seamstress, good at knitting.I enjoyed The Clockwork Fairy Kingdom, which is the first book in the series of the same name. I loved the different plot lines: Nora and Dale, their mother's health, and Robert and Chris's cat-and-mouse game, and how each plot line was woven together in the overall plot. I look forward to reading the rest of the series.
    • 3/5
      Interesting story. Plenty of good vs. evil, and both sheer fantasy and stark reality. I see this as more of a younger person's read, but could probably be enjoyed by most ages. I enjoyed the relationship between brother and sister, and between the twins and their Mom. Although this story was fully resolved, there is an interesting reveal at the very end of the book that sets up nicely for the next book.
    • 4/5
      A quick-paced and enjoyable urban fantasy about twins who discover that they each have a bit of magic. There are plenty of intriguing plots and sub-plots, and all the characters are well-rounded and believable. I definitely would not mind reading more of this series or this author.
    • 3/5
      This was a good first installment. I'm a big fan of fantasy and this had plenty of that. It also had a very interesting good v evil scheme. Will definitely read the next one.
    • 4/5
      This is the first book I've read by this author.I found the idea of Makers and Tinkers and the Murray family dynamic more interesting than the fairies and dwarves. This is not something I would recommend to younger readers, as the characters of Chris and Robert do things that are a bit intense for some YA readers. Great story, I wish we knew more about the character Denise and her past though.
    • 4/5
      I have this book on the kindle, and I'm about 40 percent of the way through. It's fast-paced and doesn't make you wait for the action, which is great for short attention spans, but it leaves out opportunities for background stories. Editors probably think they're unnecessary, but I like to read about them. The book is well written, grammatically speaking, and the dialogue and characterization is entertaining. I enjoy the unique qualities of the twins, and Nora's "Maker" skills has inspired me to pick up my crochet needles again.The author has done her research on fairy lore, which I appreciate, because when you read about fairy "facts" regarding iron, it's exciting to make connections between what you're reading and something else you've read. It somehow makes it more believable. I'm not yet finished with the book, so I will be adding more to this review soon.
    • 5/5
      Fun. Well written, and an intriguing mix of traditional fairy tale with modern steampunk concepts. A mum and her two children flee a (mildly?) abusive father, to the coast. A small town has an out-of the way house for rent. Still cared for by an old landlord, reclusive to hide a family, but near enough to school shops and the city for life to continue. Nora and Dale are non-identical twins, but very with different personalities. He's mechanically minded, neat and orderly, things in their place and the right tools to do any job right. She's the artist, the inventor, haphazard and dreamy. He's jealous of her talent, she doesn't even realise there's a contest. So it's not totally surprising that she's the one to discover the fae and dwarf that also live nearby in a very abandoned house not that far away. But it's Dale who is interested by the house, it's strange mechanical lock, and the nearly finished toys scattered amongst the debris. And this is where Leah takes a swerve into the unusual, for her have skills and abilities far beyond the norm of such people. However they are limited as well. Humans can share the abilities and it turns out that the twins each have skills - one is a Master Tinker and the other a Maker. The difference is sadly never clearly defined. TBC
    • 4/5
      Well it wasn't entirely predictable and I am still having fits about Eli. Nora and Dale are going to make quite the pair when they finally get used to who they really are. I had hoped that Adele might be a short term character, but now I am not too sure. The book was fun to read, a little short (glad to see there is another one already out). The clockwork premise was new for me, but although it did generate some fascinating visions in my head, I felt like I had missed an explanation of how or why thiis race evolved. All in all I was very intrigued with this book and I look forward to reading more of this series.
    • 4/5
      A fun book to read - albeit a bit brief. One criticim I have is that some of the problems encountered by the characters got resolved too easily and quickly - this is probably a result of the length of the book. I am happy I now have the second in the series to read (and review) so I can continue on with the story.
    • 4/5
      I found the book started a little slow. This isn't a real problem because some the the best books I have read started slow. once I got into it I just couldn't stop reading it. I am fascinated to see what is coming next with these characters. Leah keep the good work coming and I look forward to getting hold of the second book. I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes faries and good fantasy.
    • 3/5
      The Clockwork Fairy Kingdom by Leah Cutter peeked my interest because of three things: Fairy, Clockwork, and a Female Hero. I had recently delved into the clock work genre (surprisingly filled with many clever heroines). Not too say I’m an expert but I feel a little underwhelm due to the expectation that I had coming into the book. Granted I did enjoy this light tale but I do wish it had more depth in terms of the clockwork theme or even a true villain for the female hero prevail against. Too often did I find the clockwork to be more magic then science. Can I even point out an equal villain for the smart, courageous and strong, Nora? This is the first book to the trilogy but I am hesitant to continue on. I enjoyed it and that is enough 3 out 5
    • 4/5
      The biggest thing that stands out about this novel is the attention to detail. The characters are so developed that their back stories almost seem to go beyond the story itself. There is an amazing dynamic between the characters as well. Everyone seems to be doing everything for what they consider “the greater good” including the antagonists. I would like to see more on Chris (I can’t quite figure his character out), but I’m assuming that will develop more in the subsequent novels. I am also looking forward to seeing how the twins grow into their powers. I love the way Ms. Cuttler also left a lot of questions in the end without making the novel seem like a total cliffhanger or incomplete.Overall this was a well written novel with an interesting take on the human/fae dynamic.