![]() ![]() ![]() We like to think we are more enlightened now but it made me ponder on whether someone with a similar affliction to Veronica would agree. She was so harshly judged and treated because of a physical deformity she had no control over. The scenes where she compares her twisted form to the body of her lovers broke my heart. ![]() To all intents and purposes she has no freedom, her cage may be gilded but it is still a prison and her every move is dictated. What made this book for me, and made me cry, was Veronica. It's not a style I personally care for but I can understand the argument of needing to make it realistic to the time setting. I can understand why the author did that, even though this is a steam-punk version of the early 1900's. It took me a while to get into the style of writing, which was done to reflect the time period. I'm not sure I totally believe that she went so quickly from an obedient and unquestioning girl to a devious and manipulative one, but I totally loved her 'I don't give a damn' attitude. Chance happenings lead to both a sexual awakening and a determination to take control of her own life. ![]() Unkind words and actions have left Veronica with a deep seated sense of self-loathing and a lack of knowledge of life and the world around her. For the sheer depth of emotion and the strength of the heroine I'm settling on 3.5 stars. At different times through this book I could have rated it anywhere from 2 to 5 stars. ![]()
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