A Dance Like Flame (Of Magic & Machine) - Fantasy Novel for Adults | Epic Adventure & Romance | Perfect for Book Clubs & Fantasy Lovers

I loved this book. When I first finished it, I immediately reread it again and again until "A Desire Like Song" released a few months later. Bits is absolutely darling, and I loved how she wasn't of the "perfect" body type you see in a bunch of books. I empathized with Bits' social troubles, noticing a lot of her issues were ones I once shared. I noticed another review saying that simply mentioning cogs and gears and a few airships does not make the novel steampunk- but I disagree; for characters who have lived in a world like that all their lives, they won't be pointing out everything that is steampunk. In other steampunk novels, I feel overwhelmed when they give boatloads of information about their world and its steampunk ways. I liked how Ms. Blackwell gave us more information gradually, letting it sink in before giving us a bit more.Ms. Blackwell's writing voice is heartwarming and hilarious. I loved the way she narrated using her characters' narrations. I strive to write like her someday. And the storyline - enchanting. I never thought mixing steampunk and magic would intertwine so smoothly and naturally.Ms. Blackwell also has a variety of people and cast within her stories, which I appreciate! I have grown tired of a monotone cast of characters, with the same old problems. If I were to say who was my favorite character in this book, Henrick is my number one. I adore him! I like to highlight my favorite parts in a book, and all the lines Henry says are highlighted. All the powers/magic in this book were intriguing. I loved it when we learned a bit more about all the possibilities the aether and etc. could provide!! One con was that I felt like the ending for the main romance rushed a bit at the end. It was cute, but it I think it could be better.