Review – A Snowflake at Midnight (Elemental Steampunk Tales, Book 4) by Anne Renwick (4/5 stars)
Reading Level: Adult
Genre: Steampunk
Length: 204 pages
Publisher: Anne Renwick (
Release Date: November 12, 2019
ASIN: B07XKW28G8
Stand Alone or Series: 4th book in the Elemental Steampunk series
Source: Bought for Kindle
Rating: 4/5 stars
“Pressured by looming deadlines and an annoying patron, Evie Brown, academic librarian, struggles to find joy this Christmas holiday. Worse, her sick father is ready to abandon treatments and surrender to fate — a decision she refuses to accept. Delving into a medieval manuscript, she searches for answers in the distant past.
For the woman who has stolen his heart, only a perfect proposal will do. Ash Lockwood, botanist, has transformed the rooftop greenhouse into a tropical fairyland. But when Evie begs him to help her harvest mistletoe at midnight, they venture down a different garden path – unaware that danger circles close.
When their plans implode and a murderer threatens their lives, only invention and teamwork will save them.”
Series Info/Source: This is the fourth book in the Elemental Steampunk Tales series. I bought this for my Kindle. These are all novella length stories set in the Elemental Steampunk world.
Story (4/5): This felt really short in comparison to the other novellas/novels in this series. I didn’t feel like the plot was as intricate or immediate as the other Steampunk Tales. The story features Evie, who works as a librarian, and Ash who is a scientist at the institution Evie works at. Evie is desperate to find a cure for her father, but attention from an unwanted suitor is making things difficult. Ash, with his knowledge of botany and his attraction to Evia, may be able to help on both fronts.
Characters (4/5): I enjoyed Evie and Ash a lot. They have great chemistry. I do feel like they were a bit less well developed than characters in previous tales, however they were still enjoyable to read about.
Setting (4/5): This book was set fully in London (which is a bit unusual for these Tales). The setting was well done and matched the story well.
Writing Style (4/5): This story was well written and easy to read. This Tale included some beautiful imagery that I really enjoyed. I continue to love the scientific bent to these steampunk romance stories.
My Summary (4/5): Overall this was a solid addition to the Elemental Steampunk Tales. It was a fun and quick diversion that I enjoyed. I did think it felt shorter, more rushed, and just not as complete as the other Elemental Steampunk Tales but it was still fun. I would recommend if you are looking for a quick and entertaining steampunk romance. So far I have really enjoyed all of Renwick’s stories and will continue to seek out new stories by her.
