“Rather than just a simple steampunk setting, Sorensen steeps her world in history, and finds a fascinating theme to play with: the conflict between tradition and the future, to say nothing of Japan’s complex relationship with the outside world.” Josh Mauthe, book blogger of Umney’s Alley and Amazon reviewer generously agreed to read and review Toru Wayfarer… Read more »
“Sorensen immerses readers in a compelling and provocative story that intimately describes the struggles of a nation and its people.” One more editorial review, this time from Blueink Review. Full review on the Blueink site here, and quoted in full below. “This is the first installment of Stephanie R. Sorensen’s planned “Sakura Steam Series,” which… Read more »
Phoebe Darqueling, steampunk blogger, was kind enough to read and review Toru: Wayfarer Returns on her steampunk-focused site. We wanted to share her thoughts with you here because she did such a great job of setting up the historical context of Toru’s story as well as placing Toru in the evolving steampunk genre. Find her full review on… Read more »
“An enjoyable and believable work of alternative historical fiction,” is our Toru: Wayfarer Returns, according to Foreword Reviews’ editorial reviewer Felicia Seeburger. You can find the full review here, as well as below on this page. As you know, we are as curious as you about what genre Toru is. Market and editorial feedback is nudging… Read more »
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