Octavia Leander can't seem to escape from the many people who seek to capture or use her. Her and the now ex-Clockwork Dagger, Alonzo, face new and old enemies as they journey to find the Lady's Tree that might be the answer to all their questions, especially as to why Octavia's power seems to grow even more.

Beth Cato shows exceptional mastery of her craft once again with this sequel to THE CLOCKWORK DAGGER, THE CLOCKWORK CROWN. Just like the first book, this story is full of action, intrigue, and mystical powers. Octavia is an exceptional protagonist, brave, fierce, and determined. Her character development is phenomenal, particularly as she realizes she may be closer to the Lady's Tree than she originally thought.

This sequel answers many of the questions and mysteries from the first book. The reader learns about a mysterious king, the origin of the Lady's Tree, and on a more intimate level, readers get to see more about Alonzo's background as well. Cato builds a memorable and complex world with layer upon layer of history, power, and uniqueness. The ending wraps everything up perfectly, likely to leave readers satisfied but absolutely eager for more from this author.

Told with an memorable and strong voice, THE CLOCKWORK CROWN is the perfect continuation to the wonderful Octavia Leander's story. Fans of the first book will not be disappointed with this action-packed story full of excellent conflict that keeps the reader guessing until the end. I highly recommend this series for fans of steampunk, healers, and characters who know how to harness their strength.