Voluntary review of Advance Reader Copy. I was given a complimentary copy of this book by the publisher and Netgalley.

Okay, I have to admit I started this book then stopped. Yet, something made me pick it back up again and let me say I'm so glad that I did. Taya is great character, she is selfless, kind, and wanting to help her siblings. Her character plays well off Darius, the mysterious and interesting man who calls in a favor that Taya owes him. It takes place during an industrial revolution age where the social systems are very different than our own. The writing is vivid and well paced. The story is about power and a rebellion. I don't give spoilers in my reviews, but this novel is full of twists that you keep turning the page to find out what will happen next. I recommend this book for those who like regency novels, series, and mysteries. It is a solid read for young adult readers and will appeal across many genre's.

This is a fine book. For a YA dystopian novel, it fulfills everything expected. There is a mysterious history, a love triangle (one of them of course is royalty), a twist involving a parent, and some sort of quest the main character feels the need to begrudgingly complete. This book doesn't really do anything new, but it a perfectly fine read.

When Tay's father is arrested for being part of a rebellion against a ruling class Tay must now take care of her siblings. She begs Darius James who is son of the overseer to help her. He tells her that if he helps her father, then she will owe him a favor he can call in at any time. This book creates a unique distopian world with poverty, class struggle and rebellion.

While the premise was interesting. This book didn't full suck me in. I actually ended up putting it aside after reading a good portion of it. I did enjoy what I did read, but not enough to finish (I am trying to read so many things right now that this just doesn't get priority at the moment). I wanted to write a review before I was done because I did get this from NetGalley to review, and I am not totally sure if I will go back to it. I think if you like dystopian YA fiction with a strong female character you would enjoy this. However, nothing about it totally stood out to me (again I didn't finish it so take it with a grain of salt).

*I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review via NetGalley.*

Amber Sky is a YA dystopia, with a strong female MC, who will do anything for her family. Even replace a noble, which would merit her death. Luckily, she has help...or does she not?

With an interesting plot, little romance and lifes on the life, this book makes an alright read.

First, I just want to say when the first thing you do after a book is finished is reach for your phone to share it with a friend, you know you've got a keeper.

Amber Sky originally had me guessing what this book would be about. Now that I'm at the end I'm somehow still wondering, but now I'm caught up in the world of twists, turns, and what seems to be such a scramble for power that it seems to be taking (albeit much lighter) notes from the Game of Thrones.

The world building within was wonderfully clever, and I'm still not sure if Amber Sky is set on our world or not. However, what got to me was the character growth and the reality of the relationships within the book. We aren't thrown into insta-love or an overload of description when you first meet the characters. They all have their own complex lives and drives. At times I almost wanted slightly more depth, but I know that there is much to come in the next novel, which I wait for anxiously.

With a slower start, which was needed to help give a feel for the world, only left me wanting the book to be longer as the ending seemed maybe slightly rushed. Or the fact that it ended on a cliffhanger left me wanting to know what happens next.

This slightly steampunk-meets 1984-with a ruling class novel is led by a heroine who doesn't start off too brave, instead just someone trying to make ends meet and keep her family alive-something I think everyone can relate to. Amber Sky is well worth the read to anyone looking for something fresh in what can sometimes be an overstocked fantasy genre.

Book: 4.25 Stars overall, I look forward to watching the characters develop and the pacing settle down. Highly recommended!

Thank you to NetGalley, Claire Warner, and Raven Press for the Advanced Reader Copy in exchange for an honest review!

This book is a slightly confused dystopian. The setting seems to reflect the age of the industrial revolution in England. However, there are vague references to technology that wouldn't belong. So, is it a future that looks like our past? That would be okay, but the technological advancements are confusing and poorly developed.

The characters are really caricatures of various archetypes. They are still fun to read, but each character feels familiar and, thus, predictable. Also, as members of the rebellion, they are all technically spies. And these are like the worst spies ever. I'll just leave it at that to avoid spoilers. But oh my, are they all terrible spies.

As for the plot, it has some logical gaps. The overall idea of these mystical Coils somehow dispelling the strict caste system left me feeling unconvinced. Also,most of the twists are predictable until the end. Then there are so many twists you feel like you have whiplash.

The overall writing style is a little flat. The prose in this novel missed opportunities to ignite your imagination instead of to simply inform. There were long descriptions to help you visualize, but it failed to leverage literary tools that would have painted the picture with fewer long, informational passsges. There are some typos in the copy I was given,

Despite these critiques, I will admit the lady half of the book kept me up till I could finish it. I enjoy YA dystopian novels, and while this one has its flaws, it was definitely entertaining. I've r ad some that were just painful to read. This was by no means painful, but it wasn't exactly memorable either.

I was given an advance copy through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Loved every minute of this book ! I felt transported into another world while reading even when I wasn't I couldn't stop thinking about this book! I will definitely be continuing with this series because I'm dying to know what is going to happen ! You will find yourself in the same boat as me, hooked and unable to stop thinking about the coils of copper and brass, what is going to happen to Tay and Darius?! A must read !!!