As Timeless as Stone by Maeve Alpin

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Title: As Timeless as Stone
Author: Maeve Alpin  

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Publisher: Lyrical Press              

Genre: Steampunk Romance

Length: 46 pgs.
Reviewed by: Brandi

RATINGS FOR:

Cover: 4

Presentation: 3

Editing: 3

Story: 3

Writing Ability: 3

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About The Book: In peril for her life, the Priestess Seshat turns herself to stone in ancient Egypt. Centuries later, Ricard, a dashing nineteenth century Frenchman, repairs a broken statue and reads its incantation--unprepared for the gorgeous flesh and blood woman who steps forth.

Seshat is drawn to the brass robots Ricard creates and the glamor of the Victorian age, and most of all to Ricard himself. But the society of his day cannot accept a woman like her. How far will Ricard go to secure her happiness? Is their love strong enough to transcend time itself?

The Review: Maeve Alpin has created a lightly erotic, highly romantic tale in As Timeless as Stone. From the first sentence the reader is gently enveloped in the steampunk genre, due the author’s language style and the plot-drivers of time travel and magick during the Victorian Age. The reader sees the inventions of the age through Seshat’s eyes, and when her initial confusion leads to understanding, the audience begins to comprehend the genre as well.

While Priestess Seshat and Ricard are interesting and well written characters, the book seems to drag in their interactions together. The meat of the story revolves around Seshat’s adjustment to her new life, and Ricard’s reaction to her; the little time they spend together is filled with dull sexual encounters flowered with silly language and random conversation.

While the middle of the story lacked excitement, the end of the book was wonderfully romantic, with a well-thought out conclusion. The love Ricard and Seshat have for one another becomes apparent and complete with a touching “happily-ever-after” ending.

Pagan Elements: Mentions of Egyptian mythology

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