Author: Michelle Modesto
Genre: Young adult, western, fantasy
Publisher: Balzer + Bray
Publication Date: February 2, 2016
384 pages, hardcover
Check out the full synopsis on Goodreads.
NOTE: I was provided with an e-ARC of this book via Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to Balzer + Bray for letting me read this!
I had to DNF this one, you guys. I tried. I really did. But it just has too much going on. I spent almost all of the time I was reading confused, and that does not make for a good book for me. Before I wrote this full review, I posted this GIF on Goodreads in an attempt to sum up my feelings and it still stands true.
There is so much going on right away – you’re just thrown into this world of vampires and mechanical human parts and all kinds of stuff – but you don’t really know why the world’s like this. It’s just a weird and unsettling world that doesn’t make a lot of sense to me. And most of those things don’t seem to add much to the story, if I’m honest.
I do want to point out that I know A LOT of people really loved this book, and I’m mostly in the minority here. I do think there are people who will love this story (and the premise was really cool), but in the end, it just wasn’t for me.
Caught Read Handed 
I’m kind of relieved I’m not alone, because you nailed my feelings about this book. I did end up finishing it, but everything you’ve mentioned was exactly what I was thinking while reading. I was pretty sad to not like this one, because the concept sounded really unique and interesting.
Brittany @ Brittany’s Book Rambles
I’m definitely relieved to not be alone in these feelings. I completely agree – I was so excited for it because it sounded AWESOME.
I just picked up this book from the library! I look forward to giving it a whirl. It is good to know in advance that you just get dropped into this crazy world! 🙂
I hope you enjoy it!
I’m sorry to hear you didn’t care for this one! I honestly had no idea there were even vampires in there. I really dislike when an entire book is just flat out confusing…it makes me not want to read it. I think I’ll skip this for now.
I didn’t either. It ended up just being really convoluted which is why I didn’t continue.
Aw, it always sucks when your friends DNF/dislike a book you love! I really enjoyed this one and the mash of all genres and THINGS, but I understand how it might not work for everyone. 🙂
I’m glad you liked it! I just don’t think this one was for me, but I definitely see why some people would like it!
Oh, that’s too bad! I’ve been looking forward to reading this, I likely still will at some point, but at least I will go in a bit more prepared after reading your review. Thanks! – ashley
I hope you enjoy it when you do!