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Beauty & the Beast - Steampunked

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Steampunk is a sub-genre of science fantasy (sci fi + fantasy - I see what they did there) inspired by the Victorian era and steam-powered technologies.  It features alternative futures and innovations.  I enjoy poking around in the steampunk world, and quickly get sucked into the steampunk vortex, with it's rich culture in fashion, literature, movies, music and more.  Wikipedia has a thorough article here on all things steampunk if you, too, desire to travel the vortex. Art by nahp75 on Deviant Art Beauty & the Beast has not escaped the steampunk filter.  Here are three to add to your TBR list today: Firelight (Darkest London Book 1) by Kristen Callihan - loosely BATB where the Belle character hides a supernatural secret and the masked Beast character who hides a mysterious past has been trolling her for some time Beauty & Beastly: Steampunk Beauty and the Beast (Steampunk Fairytales Book 3) by Melanie Karsak - sweet story playing heavily on the...