Obsidian Eyes vs Skies of Steel: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Steampunk, Historical
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OBSIDIAN EYES is a young adult historical fantasy novel with a light steampunk twist. 1836, a world of light and dark, noble and guild. The two spheres intersect when seventeen-year-old Allie Donovan is placed at the…
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In the world of The Ether Chronicles, the Mechanical War rages on, and appearances are almost always deceiving . . . The prim professor Daphne Carlisle may be a scholar, but she's far more comfortable out in the…
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The verdict
- Very close on paper — pick by the themes that pull you more.
Scores by source
| Obsidian Eyes | Skies of Steel | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 5.0 (1) | — |
Reception
| Obsidian Eyes | Skies of Steel | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 1 | — |
| Editions | 1 | 2 |
| Pages | 264 | 336 |
Questions readers ask
Which is shorter to read: Obsidian Eyes or Skies of Steel?
Obsidian Eyes is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Obsidian Eyes (264 pages, ≈ 4 h 53 m); Skies of Steel (336 pages, ≈ 6 h 13 m).
Which is harder to read: Obsidian Eyes or Skies of Steel?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Obsidian Eyes: Moderate; Skies of Steel: Moderate.