A New York Times Bestseller
Nicolette’s awful stepsisters call her “Mechanica” to demean her, but the nickname fits: she learned to be an inventor at her mother’s knee. Her mom is gone now, though, and the Steps have pushed her into a life of dreary servitude. When she discovers a secret workshop in the cellar on her sixteenth birthday—and befriends Jules, a tiny magical metal horse—Nicolette starts to imagine a new life for herself. And the timing may be perfect: There’s a technological exposition and a royal ball on the horizon. Determined to invent her own happily-ever-after, Mechanica seeks to wow the prince and eager entrepreneurs alike.
Ashby Malinda Lo meets Marissa Meyer’sCinder:A YA retelling of Cinderella about an indomitable inventor-mechanic who finds her prince but realizes she doesn't want a fairy tale happy ending after all.
“With a unique mix of steampunk and the maker movement,Mechanicaintroduces a smart, strong, talented heroine who may be able to find her prince, but doesn’t necessarily want to.”
—BookPage
“If you are a fan of fantasy or fairy tale retellings, you’ll loveMechanica.”
— Miss Literati
“Combines a feminist Cinderella story with a beautiful steampunk world.”
—Hypable
“Betsy Cornwell twists Cinderella to her own unique take, andMechanicawill definitely please readers.”
—USA Today
“Cornwell creates a diverting plot starring a unique cast of characters.”
—RT Book Reviews
“Sure to appeal to fans of Marissa Meyer’s Lunar Chronicles. . . With a strong focus on making your dreams happen no matter what, this feminló'
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