Emily gets dragged into a plot to bring their nemesis back from the dead. Along the way we meet Mila, who is not cool with donating her "grown" body to the mad scientist who wants to put his brain in her. Sam and Emily finally admit their feelings for each other. ( )

This was far and away my favorite of the series. ( )

Emily can speak to machines. That's why representatives of The Machinist kidnap her after his death, leaving Sam, especially, distraught. At the same time Griffin is acting strange, Jasper is off with an old friend, Finley is choosing between Griffin and Jack Dandy, and a strange new girl has entered their family.

This book in particular touches on what it is to be alive and just what it would take for an automaton to be considered so. ( )

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This book was great from start to finish!

I thought it might be dry seeing as it is the 2nd last book of the series but it always kept itself moving. When it wasn't focused on the character relationships, it focused on the actual plot and laying down the tracks for an awesome conclusion.

I love how everything came together in this novel. It's probably my favourite of the series so far.

Though I couldn't give it 5 stars because I feel like the plot is very singular in its execution. I suppose I wanted a more dramatic plot line or another subplot besides the characters' relationships.

Regardless, this is a fantastic addition to the series!

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Full Review: TBP
Actual Rating: 4/5

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4.5

Oh, how I've missed these guys. They are by far my favorite group of steampunk characters. They never fail to amaze me.

Iron Touch starts off with action. I've come to love that in Kady Cross's writing. She grabs you from the very beginning and refuses to let you go. The plot is very fast paced. Although some of the events are predictable, some take you completely by surprise. We are also introduced to a new character. I'm not going to say much about this person, as it would spoil some things, but I can't wait to see where they go in the storyline.

The characters as usual are great. I absolutely adore Emily, Sam, Jasper, Finley, and Griffin. After everything they have been through, their relationships with each other are kind of up in the air. They don't know the right things to say, and when they do, they are interrupted. There are so many times I wanted to slap the mess out of Griffin. For such a smart guy, he can be very dumb. I also loved seeing a gentler side to Sam. Although it is so much fun seeing him and Finley go head to head. Emily is stronger than anyone thinks. She's known for making the logical decision at all times, but finds herself making choices on the fly. We also get a bit of Jack Dandy. I love this man. He's awesome, and I hope as the series progresses we get to see a little more about him.

Fans of this series or steampunk will love this book. Also keep an eye out for The Dark Discovery of Jack Dandy. It's supposed to be released July 1, 2013. ( )