Amber Sky (C.O.I.L.S of Copper and Brass #1)
by Claire Warner
Genre: Dystopian Steampunk
Release Date: June 2nd 2017
Summary:
“You thought I did this out of the goodness of my heart?” He gave a short mirthless laugh. “Not a bit of it, this is going to be dangerous for me. What are you offering for my help?”
Beneath the Amber Sky, the nobility control the food, education, and the mysterious C.O.I.L.S of Copper and Brass. To Tay, struggling to keep her siblings alive, the ideas of rebellion and freedom are distant and unreachable.
But when her father is arrested, she begs Darius James, the son of the Overseer, to save his life. Darius agrees, but his help costs her a favour, one he can call in at any time.
Darius’ favour will bring her to the Palace, and the perfect position to help the growing rebellion. But the court has games beyond anything she has seen before, and Darius’ secrets will add to the danger.
Tay is now able to make a difference, to join the rebellion, find the C.O.I.L.S and discover the secrets of the Amber Sky. All she has to do is survive.
etched in gilt, the full-length mirror gleamed slightly in the light. With a
sigh, Tay stepped forward. Her image swam into focus, and she took a step back,
startled at the reflection she saw before her. The slightly timid house maid
had vanished, replaced by some richly dressed stranger. The deep crimson dress
fitted in all the right places, and the rustling taffeta held a glossy sheen
which glowed beneath the lights. Small clusters of jet and crystal were
stitched across the bodice and full skirt, and they glittered as the light
struck them.
turning her attention to her hair. The dark locks had been twisted into a mass
of corkscrew curls and pinned to the crown of her head beneath of jet and
silver fascinator. Her makeup had been lightly applied, and her face almost
vanished beneath the magnificence of the dress.
voice. “And not at all like yourself.” She walked
forward and brushed an imaginary bit of dust from the back of the dress. “Now you’d
better get going.” She stepped back and jumped slightly as Tay flung
her arms about her.
donned, she felt somewhat better about the whole situation. Despite the
slightly underfed cast to her appearance, the dress altered her entire façade. Visions of
immediately being denounced as an imposter began to fade as she stepped back,
and headed for the living room. She pushed open the door and stopped at the
sight of Darius sitting in one of the chairs. As the door swung
open, he jumped to his feet. Tay was gratified to note that his mouth opened
slightly in shock as he took in her appearance. A moment of stunned silence
fell over the pair of them as each regarded the other. Darius had also dressed
for dinner, and Tay ran her eyes across his elegant garb in stupefied appraisal. He
had been handsome before, but now, she closed her mouth as she realised that
she was staring.
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Love the author’s cape! Sounds like my sort of book, too!
It does good and I also like to read the author’s bio. It’s fun to learn a bit about them:)
I am hit and miss with steampunk. Like it, but in small doses.
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