Mechanica

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 Literati Combines a feminist Cinderella story with a beautiful steampunk world. Hypable Betsy Cornwell twists Cinderella to her own unique take, and "Mechanica" will definitely please readers. "USA Today" " "Cornwell creates a diverting plot starring a unique cast of characters. "RT Book Reviews " Sure to appeal to fans of Marissa Meyer s Lunar Chronicles. . . With a strong focus on making your dreams happen no matter what, this feminist fairy tale breathes new life into an old favorite. Bookish * "A smart, refreshing alternative to stale genre tropes." "Kirkus," starred review ""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." " School Library Journal" "Fans of fairy-tale updates will find it easy to lose themselves in this bright, romantic story, whose hero shows she can not only have it all but also do it herself." " Publishers Weekly" "Readers who can't get enough of the growing steampunk trend will happily pick this up."' " ""Booklist" " Betsy Cornwell twists Cinderella to her own unique take, and "Mechanica" will definitely please readers. "USA Today" " "Cornwell creates a diverting plot starring a unique cast of characters. "RT Book Reviews " Sure to appeal to fans of Marissa Meyer s Lunar Chronicles. . . With a strong focus on making your dreams happen no matter what, this feminist fairy tale breathes new life into an old favorite. Bookish * "A smart, refreshing alternative to stale genre tropes." "Kirkus," starred review ""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." " School Library Journal" "Fans of fairy-tale updates will find it easy to lose themselves in this bright, romantic story, whose hero shows she can not only have it all but also do it herself." " Publishers Weekly" "Readers who can't get enough of the growing steampunk trend will happily pick this up."' " ""Booklist" " * "A smart, refreshing alternative to stale genre tropes." "Kirkus," starred review ""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." " School Library Journal" "Fans of fairy-tale updates will find it easy to lose themselves in this bright, romantic story, whose hero shows she can not only have it all but also do it herself." " Publishers Weekly" "Readers who can't get enough of the growing steampunk trend will happily pick this up."' " ""Booklist" "