Dreadnought: A Novel of the Clockwork Century Audiobook

" Cherie Priest's Dreadnought is a fast-paced read. Adventure abounds and Mercy Lynch is always moving. It can be difficult to create a female protagonist who is strong and yet realistic, especially if a book is set in the Victorian era. Priest has found the sweet spot with Mercy Lynch, a war nurse working to save the lives (or ease the pain) of Confederate soldiers coming in from the front lines. This alternate history of the world, in which the Civil War has gone on for decades, includes frightening war trains, zombies, and, of course, dirigibles. "

" I'm only five or six chapters in, but enjoying it as much as Boneshaker -- she tells a story well! "

" I really loved the idea of this book, but the mix of characters and action did not grab me like I wanted it to. There were some points where I wasn't sure where the characters are there was so much movement, then other times where nothing was happening. The secondary characters felt very secondary. Overall, just formulaic western mystery, but with a steampunk twist. "

" Highly enjoyable, great protagonist and good supporting characters. Action-packed, well-paced after a bit of a slow start, and I found the ending highly enjoyable. Cherie Priest is on a roll for me. "

" Dreadnaught is far better than Boneshaker. I absolutely LOVE the fast pace that kept me feeling like I was actually on that train! "

" Easy read, but not as enthralling as Boneshaker "

" Light, easy to read, likeable enough characters... not much to it though, and for a book with a giant steampunk robot on the cover it was really way too much about trains... "

" A grand steam-punk adventure as Mercy Lynch makes her way across Civil War America in a variety of dirigibles and steam trains beset by troubles and mechanical devices. What is the secret of "The Dreadnought" that most fearsome of Union steam engines? "

" Another fantastic work by Cherie Priest! Intense, fast-paced, with the mix of humanity, horror, and technology that I so enjoyed in Boneshaker. Looking forward to reading more in this series! "

" While the train stuff got slightly repetitive, I really enjoyed the ride of this book and how it weaves together with the world of Boneshaker. Can't wait to read what comes next. "

" I actually enjoyed it even more than Boneshaker and I can't wait for the next book. "

" Second favorite of the series. Mercy is a highly engaging & sweet character that perseveres despite much adversity. Loved it. "

" Very intriguing. I love alternate histories! "

" Not BAD. Not by any means... I just didn't find it entirely engrossing, much like the other books in this "series". A fun little tale but I hardly found myself eagerly devouring each chapter. "

" The series started off so good and just got progressively worse. I had to force myself to finish this one. It was just the same fight over and over and was totally predictable. I'd recommend reading boneshaker and then quitting. "

" Actually liked it more than Boneshaker. She seems to have improved on the "writing dialogue" front. I think the end sets up an interesting possibility for a third book. "

" Good book, ties in with the first one. "

" This was disappointing having really enjoyed Boneshaker. Very weak plot strung out over 300 pages. "

" Oh man, it doesn't get any better than this! Steam punk, zombies, civil war and shades of "The Wild Wild West" (the movie). Cherie Priest has built a really cool universe. Can't wait for #3. "

" Not bad, not bad. Looking forward to the next book. "

" Great followup to Boneshaker - I already have Ganymede on preorder - can't wait!! "

" Civil War era zombies and steampunk. What more could you possibly need to create a fast paced adventure aboard the Dreadnought? "

" I really enjoyed this, Mercy was a strong and likeable character and the story was fast paced and full of action. I was nervous after not enjoying Clementine, but this was a cracking read. "

" Most expansive of the series. Nice coda for boneshaker fans as well "