Synopsis:
With a family legacy that invented steam power and founded the Republic, everyone thought Amelia Steam would accomplish the next impossible thing. Now everyone believes she burned down her family’s company, killed her parents, and obliterated her family name. Hoping to redeem herself, she works outside the Republic as an undercover agent. But as soon as her big break appears, she’s forced to work with Ander Blackwell—a frustrating soldier who’s as stiff as a board.
Ander has his own challenges. Although he’s the top-of-his-class graduate from the Steam military academy, he’s one failure away from being discharged from what he’s prepared his whole life for. This is why when his commander asks him to step far out of his element and retrieve a secret message at a masquerade ball, his only answer was “yes.” There he collides with Amelia, who seems to have no regard for authority or teamwork.
At the ball, they discover a dangerous plot that could destroy the entire Republic. The discovery changes everything. Somehow, the two must overcome their differences to face an enemy with greater intel, more numbers, magically enhanced soldiers, power over the elements, and a psychotic assassin. Their only assets are a small airship crew and every ounce of teamwork, innovation, and moxie they can muster. Will it be enough? Or will this be another failure that costs the lives of thousands of Commonborns?
What To Expect:
Everblade is a young adult, steampunk fantasy that takes place in a world where magic Gifted oppress the Commonborn and follows the story of a spirited inventor’s daughter and a stiff, new lieutenant who are forced to work together to save the Republic of Steam. You can expect fast pace adventures full of airships, ancient mysteries, powerful magics, technologic innovations, and themes of heroism and courage. The novel is a clean read and features a slow burn romance.
Author Submitted Content Warnings:
Language: None – Mention of character cursing but cursing is not written out
Sexual Content: None/Clean
Violence: Moderate – Story follows characters who are special forces operatives who do engage in battles and in one adventure are freeing slaves. The violence is not glorified and focused on protecting their nation.
Substance Use: Mild – Character who is referenced to be a drinker and at one point asks for a drink
Prejudices: Moderate – A theme in the book surrounds a conflict between those who are Commonborn and those who are Gifted (e.g., have magic). Tensions are high between these groups.
Religious Themes: The book only has a few indirect religious references (e.g., saying a prayer in one’s mind for help) and these are portrayed in a positive light. There are themes of redemption, reconciliation, and selflessness.
Other Topics: Mild themes of good vs evil, redemption, reconciling societal conflict
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