I’m a huge fan of Alastair Reynolds and his smart, exciting space operas. So I was surprised to find that…
The Grand Dark’s main draw is its steampunk-inspired world-building, which is excellent. Most of the action takes place in the…
The Half-Made World by Felix Gilman is a wild, inventive ride. It takes place in a seriously alternate version of…
Steampunk is science fiction after a few LSD-laced absinthe jello shots; it can include alternate histories, vampires, time travel, magic,…