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    The Maker, the Teacher, and the Monster: The Clockwork Fairy Kingdom, #2

    By Leah Cutter

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    Five years. Just like that.

    Trouble stalks the Greater Oregon Fairy Kingdom. Wounds don't heal. Fairies who should live for centuries just die.

    Outcast, deposed Queen Adele plots to return and retake her kingdom. In blood, if necessary.

    Meanwhile, Kostya the dwarf’s return means trouble. But not just for the fairies: for the human twins, Nora and Dale, as well.

    And a new monster makes his presence felt, stalking Nora for his own evil ends.

    "The Maker, the Teacher, and the Monster"--the second novel of this fast-paced New Adult trilogy--involves hunting monsters both ancient and modern. A wonderful adventure story!

    Be sure to read the first book in the trilogy, "The Clockwork Fairy Kingdom" as well as the last book, "The Dwarven Wars."

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBook View Cafe
    Release dateMay 8, 2017
    ISBN9781611384222
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    The Maker, the Teacher, and the Monster: The Clockwork Fairy Kingdom, #2
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    Leah Cutter

    Leah Cutter--a Crawford Award Finalist--writes page-turning fiction in exotic locations, such as New Orleans, ancient China, the Oregon coast, ancient Japan, rual Kentucky, Seattle, Minneapolis, Budapest, etc.  Find more fiction by Leah Cutter at www.KnottedRoadPress.com. Follow her blog at www.LeahCutter.com.

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    • 4/5
      I enjoyed this book, though I had to pick up the first in the series in order to understand the events of this, the second book in the series. Leah Cutter creates a cast of characters that are likable despite their flaws. Even the protagonists have their positive qualities. The multiple plots likes that occur create depth without being overwhelming for a young reader.
    • 3/5
      This second volume picks up five years after the events in The Clockwork Fairy Kingdom. I have not had the opportunity to read that, but I will definitely be doing so as soon as possible. Without having read volume one, I was at somewhat of a loss with this book. There are some series that you can pick up in the middle and catch on rather quickly. This is not one of them. It took me the entire book to piece together who the characters were, other than who was a fairy, a dwarf, and a human. It was somewhat difficult to keep track of who the protagonists and antagonists are. Just when I felt like I was starting to get a good grip on the storyline, the book ended. The book ends at a logical place for a break for another installment; however, more development could have been done with the plot that is in this volume. With that being said, I did enjoy the storyline, and will be going back to read book one, and then read this one again. I liked the storyline with the twins, but found the character of Chris to be rather boring. This series is a good introduction to steampunk literature for YA audiences, although it can really be enjoyed by a variety of ages. My only caution would be to not read this one unless you have read book one.*I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review.
    • 3/5
      I got this book as an Early Reviewer. I suppose it's important to note that I hadn't read the first book of this series. I originally thought this was going to be a children's book, but as the story progressed it became more YA, because it was pretty dark. I found the plots and storylines really interesting and exciting, and found myself sucked in despite my original hesitance (because I thought it was a children's book and wasn't in the mood), and I couldn't put it down until it was done. My main problems were that it seemed unfinished and minimally edited. There were a few grammatical errors and typos, which aren't too big of a deal but still kind of off-putting. The biggest problem I had was with Chris. His part was very hard to relate to--not in an "i'm just like that guy" way but in an "okay I get why he said these things" way. Also, his name was dropped in every sentence, which just got annoying--it made me feel like he was one of those people that talks in the 3rd person just to hear their name as often as possible. It was more annoying than it seems...many instances in which the word "he" or "him" or "his" could have been used, when he was the only person being referenced, and yet every other sentence said his name instead. Lastly, I didn't like the completely unresolved feeling of the ending. I don't know how the last one ended, but if it could pick up 5 years later seeming like everything had originally been tied up, I don't see why this one had to end in the dead center of conflict. I suppose that's just me not liking cliff-hangers.To end this on a good note, I really did think it was a very good book. I didn't want to like it but I did and I do intend on buying the next book because I need to know what happens next! The characters were complex and interesting, the creatures were exciting, and the fairy kingdoms were beautifully described.
    • 4/5
      Picking up the story a couple of years after the end of the Clockwork Fairy Kingdom. Dale's been resisting the fairies annual attempts to entice him back to work on their wonderful clockwork whilst he and Nora finish school. Nora's found a boyfriend, the perfectly normal Brett. But somehow the ring he offer's her feels 'slippery' and wrong, and Brett's instance it came from grandfather Eli, doesn't help, as Nora was never sure he was fully human.There are also some byplays with the various fairies attempting different styles of community, but none of these really hold any interest, and aren't well developed. Kosta the dwarf skulks around the edges of the plot, again not really doing much. The action is all centred on Nora, and the wind-shaper. Nora's magic is much stronger than it was, but she's still stifled by the lack of any formal training. Meanwhile the abusive father Chris is back trying to be in the picture, and indeed manages to save the day. I'm not sure what point Cutter is making here, maybe that nobody, not even an abuser, is totally worthless...Enjoyable, but somewhat short and lacking in details.
    • 4/5
      I enjoyed this book - a good follow from the first book (I also reviewed it). One thing which I found confusing was the disconuity of time - when switching between people's perspectives the story randomly went backwards in time without any clear indication. I wouldn't mind reading the next in the series. A quick, easy read
    • 4/5
      I really want to like Leah Cutter's books. All of the ones I've read have interesting premises and characters. But she always seems lost. Her talent absolutely lies in character establishment and description (the way she describes magic in the three books of hers I've read is beautiful and her ability to translate details into images is very good), but not plot. It's frustrating to see the plot get lost so frequently. She's ending her books stronger, but I still desire something a little more solid from her beginnings. It's hard to stick with a book when the beginning is so slow (a problem all her books have shared). Inconsistent pacing also contributes to this "lost plot" problem.I like her writing. I like her characters. But her plot and pacing are killing the reading buzz for me. That being said, Cutter has improved with each book, and so long as she does that, I'm willing to give her more chances.Definitely read this book after reading the first one, though.
    • 5/5
      Another page turner. Cutter does an excellent job of keeping the reader engaged with the constant switch off of perspective. It keeps you craving more. I was disappointed to run out of book as soon as I did, and can't wait for more. We continue learning more and more about the characters and have some new ones introduced. It just keeps getting more and more intriguing. This installment seems to flow more easily than the first. Whether it's in the writing itself or just the character development, I'm not really sure. All in all, a great book I would recommend to any fantasy / science fiction fan.*I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review.
    • 4/5
      This was the first book that I have read in the Clockwork Fairy Kingdom series and I loved it. Now I have to go back and read the first one. Leah Cutter wrote this book in a way that you can start here and still understand everything that is going on. I love the "evil" fairy concept and I love the steampunk mix. The only problem is that it is a bit short at less than 200 pages and since I couldn't put it down, I finished it fast.
    • 3/5
      This was another very well written book. I enjoyed how the story was actually several stories interwoven together. While reading about the fairies you almost forget about the twins yet the plots are irrevocably interwoven. It was nice to see the twins growth and development as well as Cornelius coming into his own. I also really enjoyed the concept that the fairies require chaos and order for survival. I am really looking forward to the final installment. That said, as I’m finding with second digital books, the editing was a bit sloppier. There were punctuation and word choice errors as well as random gibberish (i.e. a random “a” after the end of a paragraph). I am also still struggling with Chris as a character. He still feels under developed. His childhood has been eluded to but I have no idea why he is the way he is nor honestly how he really is… He almost feels like a plot bandaid and it is bothersome. The entire rest of the characters are extremely developed. I especially love the Eli/Brett flow. Very clever.