Steampunk meets mysticism meets historical movements and historical figures. There's science here alongside politics and fantasy. An incredible amount of research and imagination went into this. My respect for the material and presentation is very high. Recommended as a very successful, unusual read.

From the elegant, rich language to the stunning descriptions of people, places and events, this book is pure magic. The reader is drawn into a tangled web of characters and their mysterious connections. Jewish mysticism, progressive scientific advances and politics meld into the brilliance of the story of Willow Locke. Peterson’s writing paints a new perspective on tenement life, the suffrage movement and industry, one that makes the reader question whether this is fact or fiction.

This story was woven with traditional Jewish rituals and historic nuance that added credibility to the fiction. I am a huge fan of steampunk, and to see Nikola Tesla portrayed as a strong supporting character was a real treat.
--Jessica Lucci