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Synopsis
A century after a devastating volcanic eruption forced Iceland’s inhabitants to abandon its shore, the island has become enshrouded in legend. Fishermen tell tales of giant trolls guarding the land and of seductive witches who steal men’s hearts. But the truth behind the legends is mechanical, not magic – and the mystery of the island a matter of life and death for a community of women who once spilled noble blood to secure their freedom. Five years ago, Annika unwittingly endagered that secret, but her sister Källa took the blame and was exiled. Now Annika serves on the airship Phatéon, flying from port to port in search of her sister and longing to return hom . . . but that home is threatened when expedition leader David Kentewess comes aboard. Determined to solve the mystery of his own origin, David will stop at nothing to expose Annika’s secrets. But when disaster strikes, leaving David and Annika stranded on a glacier and pursued by a madman, their survival depends on keeping the heat rising between them – and generating lots of steam . . . (from the back cover)
Riveted: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This adult steampunk fantasy contains steamy romantic content (sexual scenes with some detail), moderate action violence with pursuit and survival stakes, and strong thematic elements of exile, deception, and survival.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, steamy sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include exile, deception, and violence.
Who'll love this
Adults who love steampunk romance will enjoy the mechanical mysteries, airship adventure, and passionate relationship developing under survival pressure.