Interesting to see the paths the two main characters take ...
922450
Interesting to see the paths the two main characters take, each coming from opposite ends of the religious spectrum, moving closer as the story progresses.
495639
I enjoyed reading Mainspring but it had some flaws that detracted from my enjoyment.

Mainspring takes place in an alternate universe with a Clockwork Creator.  The religion bears similarity to the Christian tradition but the actual differences are never explained to my satisfaction.  Some of that may be due to trying to only reveal what is known to the main character but it leaves the reader's understanding of the world lacking.  It was clear that there was some really interesting world-building being done behind the scenes but it would have been nice to see more of it.

One of my biggest complaints was that until the last quarter of the story, the main character was just being carried along by events.  He wasn't making any choices about what was happening in his life and once he starts making choices it's because there's no one left to make the decisions for him.  None of the small conflicts seemed to have any effect on the greater story arc

Mainspring had really interesting world-building that I would have liked to see more fully developed and revealed.  The main character had an interesting journey both physically and character arc-wise but it felt like there was something missing.  I probably won't read Mainspring again and I might recommend it based on the world-building but I'm not sure that the strengths outweigh the flaws.  It was an interesting look into a Steampunk world but there wasn't enough tension for my tastes.
2068610
This book was an interesting look at both male and female interaction. I also found it curious that a woman was able to create two male characters
who felt authentic and compelling. I enjoyed following the growth and maturity in the two main, male characters. The women they become involved were interesting and dynamic. It is very visual and I think it would make a great film.
634521
I must say the main reason I am giving this four instead of five stars is my own distaste of adulterous relationships and the fact that at one point the relationship between the two main characters seemed like a headgame.  However, at the end I enjoyed it enough to see if there were other novels by this author but I did not see any.
4964166
The novel starts out with an interesting prelude to the main story when Tess and her friend Whitney defoliate a would be rapist.  From there the story progresses to the main plot about a serial killer with a strange compulsion.  Tess and a new found associate link together a number of seemingly unrelated homicides, including a disappearance and an "accidental" death from the distant past.  Details of her own past emerge, partly from discussions with a psychiatrist she is seeing as part of a plea bargain agreement.
Tess still has her boyfriend, Crow, and her two dogs, but they play minor roles.  She bumbles about a bit, and almost gets herself killed in the manner of independent investigators created by various authors.  There are some side details of Baltimore, Maryland's eastern shore, etc., and a view of some of the sleazy underside of life.
3815468
It took a while for me to understand the main character's "persona" .  Then the story was enjoyable.  I thought the ending a little abrupt.
4320362
I didn't go crazy for the story but it was a fun read. The main characters were interesting but their moods and feelings and personalities shifted with the wind. A bit hard to get a grip on them at times. But, with that said its worth picking it up as it did have a good storyline that keeps moving at a reasonable flow. The ending also left you wanting to keep up with the characters.
1857044
I liked the story and the main charactors. I also liked the vivid portrail of that kind of lifestyle. I wasn't sure if I would like it because of the ages of the two charactors when they initally meet but I liked how the story progressed.
1151679
It is predictable from the start that these two will eventually come into a strong and lasting relationship, but the journey there is quite interesting, and makes one thoughtful about one's own relationship, and its genesis.  There are some delightful humorous moments on the way, as well as some that are unexpected.  The main supporting characters are quite well described and add some light, and some thoughtful points.
A light read, and enjoyable.
528272
I see why the author ended the book where she did but I wanted to read more. I had gotten to really like the main character and wanted to see where he ended up. The story is about a young man who is trying to find his way in the world. A nice story.
3753028
Interesting plot and readable book. It tracks two storylines involving the same characters.  The characters are a bit stereotyped but still interesting. The solution to the main story line Is glossed over abit am
578826
Rating: 3.5

I enjoyed the interactions between the two main characters, Giles and Cecily, but I did not connect with the larger the story about the Rebellion and her father as much as I did in the first book. I loved that Cecily was a strong heroine and Giles a worthy match for her. I wish only that the overarching storyline kept my interest as much. Regardless, I still like this unique world and will be reading the next book.
1046461
A fairly interesting  book that seems to set up the series really well.  Each chapter is from the viewpoint of a different character, at a different point in time, though it's usually the two main characters.
546613
Two people from two different worlds have a lot of things separating them and it leaves the reader turning pages to see what happens next with all the conflicts that they encounter.
942786
The book has an interesting premise of things are not always as they appear. I enjoyed that the main character was willing to take a walk on the wild side once given the opportunity. You never know what upstairs from your boring 9 to 5. Seems like it is worth an elevator ride to me.
3511790
The Bones character was very interesting. Some of the basic story line was foreseeable, but there were a few surprises. The plot was a little too contrived for my taste, with a few too many coincidences. However, I did enjoy the development of the relationship between the main protagonist and the Bones character, though I didn't buy into the extreme change of the latter's psychological profile. Still, I did keep turning the pages to see what would happen so I guess the author generated enough curiosity to keep the reader going forward.
3439659
Interesting read with a few paragraphs that leave you a little bit confused by the complex relationship that the two "characters" share.