Absolutely! The 'Cogheart' series is a trio—'Cogheart,' 'Moonlocket,' and 'Skycircus.' Each book ups the ante: more intricate plots, wilder inventions, and deeper dives into Lily’s mysterious origins. I tore through all three last summer, and 'Skycircus' stuck with me for its eerie circus setting. The sequels manage to feel both familiar and surprising, like reuniting with old friends who’ve picked up new skills. If you’re craving steampunk with soul, this is your ticket.
I stumbled onto 'Cogheart' after a friend shoved it into my hands, insisting I’d love the 'mechanical fox with attitude.' She wasn’t wrong! The trilogy is this cozy yet thrilling ride—imagine if 'His Dark Materials' had more cogs and fewer daemons. The sequels expand the world in such clever ways. 'Moonlocket' introduces a villain who’s equal parts charming and terrifying, while 'Skycircus' takes Lily and Robert to literal new heights. The way Bunzl ties up loose threads in the final book is chef’s kiss—no rushed endings here.
Fun detail: The books play with real historical tech inspirations, like Charles Babbage’s Difference Engine. It’s steampunk with a side of nerdery, and I adore that. Also, Malkin the mechanical fox remains the MVP throughout. If you’re into middle-grade stories that don’t talk down to readers, this series is a must. It’s got the emotional weight of 'the invention of hugo cabret' but with more airship chases.
Oh, this takes me back! 'Cogheart' by Peter Bunzl is such a gem—a steampunk adventure with heart, clockwork animals, and a sky full of danger. It’s actually the first book in a trilogy, so yes, there are sequels! The second book, 'Moonlocket,' cranks up the stakes with a mysterious Jewel thief and even more mechanical wonders. Then 'Skycircus' wraps things up with a flying circus (yes, you read that right) and some jaw-dropping revelations about Lily’s past. Each book builds on the last, weaving in deeper themes about family and identity. I remember finishing 'Skycircus' and feeling that bittersweet satisfaction of a series well concluded—though I wouldn’say no to more adventures in that world!
What’s brilliant is how Bunzl keeps the tone fresh. 'Moonlocket' feels like a classic heist story, while 'Skycircus' leans into eerie spectacle. The mechanical creations get wilder, too—think automatons with hidden agendas and airborne acrobats. If you loved the mix of whimsy and peril in the first book, the sequels won’t disappoint. They’re perfect for readers who crave that blend of Victorian charm and sky-high daring.
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Many years ago, dragons discovered the supreme good that the Earth could offer to any of its creatures. A red gem, which the king of dragons named "The Heart of Magic" because of its shape, resembled a heart.
The magic gem fulfilled their greatest desires.
All the dragons in the world obtained a necklace with a small piece of the red gem that shone. All the dragons born afterward also carried the same necklace.
Then, when the gem got stolen, this light went out of every necklace, and the dragons lost these magical abilities that the gem had given them.
But before this could happen, after fulfilling these desires, the dragons used them against the humans, enslaving them, but when the gem got stolen, it was all over.
Dragons are still looking for it, and humans wish never to be found so that they do not go through the same thing again.
Princess Edith, after a family tragedy, she will be forced to go in search of the gem. Through the journey of investigation, she will discover that she possesses special powers that she did not know that she has until that moment.
Drake is the Dragon King's son and will be secretly sent to help Edith seek the gem.
Carrying his dark and heavy past on his back, he moves forward with his life with no regrets about his actions back then.
Everything is about to change.
Ten years into the future, people of Earth have become advanced in technology. However, tragedy strikes again, killing millions all over the world. With no vaccine or cure, scientists sought other methods. A well-known scientist, Dayo Johnson, creates the Personifid in Nigeria, providing a chance to live forever in an artificial body. Meanwhile, something much darker is at work. A failed experiment of an old project is on the loose, killing people. Perhaps the New World is not as perfect as it seems.
Descended from two lines of assassins, Alina Istrati is one of the most prolific assassins in the world. Always taking pride in her work, the cold nature of her crimes paired with her modus operandi earned her the alias, Blackheart.
A new contract that should have been a simple job proves to be more than she bargained for when she finds herself the target of the person who hired her. On top of that, she's stuck babysitting her former target, who intrigues her at every turn.
Alina will be put to the test as she fights to uncover diabolical plots and uphold obligations in the assassin underworld while trying to maintain her Blackheart status around the man she was assigned to kill.
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Luca let himself be kissed, feeling Scarlett’s skin beneath his hands. He caressed her back, slowly moving his way down. This time her senses were alert and not muddled from the ale. His coarse hands moving through her body made Scarlett shiver with pleasure.
*****
In a world where humanity battles to survive the constant attacks of the blood-drinking Hova, the warrior tribe of women called the Karainas fight back. With their fire magic, they have defended their lands for centuries.
Scarlett is the first person to become a Karaina without having any magic, and she has the strength, skills, and speed to prove her worth.
But her journey partners her up with the most unlikely allies of all: the enemy.
Don’t stray from the path…
When Siorin encounters a mysterious black-haired mage in the forest on her way to the local good-witch, she knows better than to stray from the path. Doing so would be inviting trouble from the fairy brethren with whom mankind shares their world. His plight, however, moves her, and she rescues him despite misgivings.
Rivyn has cast a destiny spell which he believes brought him Siorin, so he doesn’t hesitate to steal her, well and truly taking her off her path when he does so. The mage irresistibly draws and seduces Siorin as he leads her on an adventure that transverses their world, encountering all manner of brethren, for Rivyn is on quest is to rebuild his power so that he can return to the Fae Court and reclaim what has been stolen from him.
But what Rivyn has lost is not what he needs to seek.
Will Rivyn choose his power, or his heart?
I am someone with a strong desire to share every little detail with my lover.
The blush of dawn outside the safe house window, a slightly-too-bitter espresso, the new flower shop on the corner.
Even if Carlo's shadow just flickered through my mind for a moment,
I couldn't stop myself from hitting send.
His replies were always brief, but they were instant. I used to think that was just how a cold man like him showed his love.
That all changed seven days before the wedding, when I found an AI auto-responder on the burner phone he never let out of his sight.
It broke down every sentence I sent, categorizing them and extracting keywords to generate the most perfectly dismissive answers.
When I said I missed him, it replied, "Behave."
When I said I was scared, it replied, "I'll handle it."
When I wanted to argue, it replied, "Be sensible."
So, for half a year, the one replying to my messages was never Carlo.
Meanwhile, in another chat window, the messages between him and another woman were piled high.
From simple good mornings to random midnight thoughts, From secret talks about family business to whether they should take the yacht out on the weekend.
I finally understood. Carlo wasn't a cold person. It wasn't that he didn't like to share his life; he just didn't want to share it with me.
And I finally decided to make a heartbroken exit from this absurd charade.
Man, I wish I had better news for you, but as far as I know, there hasn't been any official announcement about a sequel to 'Gearheart'. I've scoured forums, checked the author's social media, and even asked around at a few bookshops that specialize in sci-fi and steampunk. The original novel left so many threads open—like the fate of the mechanized city and that cryptic ending with the protagonist's daughter finding the blueprints.
That said, the author did mention in an old interview that they had 'more stories to tell in that world,' but it's been radio silence since. Sometimes sequels take years to materialize—look at how long fans waited for 'The Name of the Wind' follow-ups! Maybe we'll get lucky and they're just brewing something epic in secret. Until then, I've been filling the void with similar books like 'The Aeronaut's Windlass'—it scratches that gearpunk itch.