The year is 3034. All power has reverted to steam. Airships darken the sky. Europe crumbles under war.In imperial Vienna, war has been a distant whisper–heard but not seen, until terror drops from the sky, bringing bloodshed across Austria.Now, beloved granddaughter of the emperor, Thea Lang, and her elder brother must flee to the safety of Belarus. Suddenly a refugee, all she longs for is to … longs for is to return home to her city, her people, and the man who raised her.
That is, until “home” shifts in the reflection of a pair of black eyes and a voice like midnight.
Captain Irek Surov fights for Russia and the countries who need its aid. His entire life has marched in service and protection ‘tll a young woman with the fervor and beauty of Russian folklore sirens brings his heart to a halt.
Between them, there can be no future. Their lives lie in opposite directions and war has no mercy for lovers.
Yet, between their two hearts an indelible cord has been woven. Perhaps even the flames of battle cannot burn it away.
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This was not what I expected at all. The terror and toll of war takes front and center as Thea and he Rd brother are forced to run for their lives. Each deals with being stuck in a foreign country in different ways and small kindnesses from a Russian captain help Thea cope with little to no news of home. The war finds them again just as Thea and the captain start to become more than friends and stuff choices must be made. There is violence but no explicit adult content.
I absolutely love dystopian books and from the summary alone knew I had to get my hands on this book. And can we talk about how gorgeous the cover is??? Lewandowski is a new author to me and she does an amazing job establishing the universe of this story with two amazing characters. I simply couldn’t put this book down and loved every single page. I cannot wait to read more from this author. Amazing!
This story is set in the future, in 3034 to be exact. It takes place in Vienna Austria. I have never been there, but I could imagine it quite clearly with Bree Lewandowski’s descriptive text. The story is considered a dystopian romance book. I love the characters in this book. It makes it come alive. I felt like I was right there with Thea going through everything with her. Thea is one strong cookie. She can hold her own. I would not mess with her at all. I recommend this story. I think you will enjoy the journey with Thea as I did.
Thea and Yuri I love these to. This book is very strong with he authors descriptive writing style. This book display some parts of the steam punk genre. Thea is wanting less fancy and more wants free and less rules. This books is very clean in is descriptive historical style. Highly recommended.
Midnight in the House of Lang, by Bree M. Lewandowski is a sweet little romance. There is sadness in it, but isn’t that like real life. I especially like the way the author describes grief, because that’s exactly what it feels like. There is so much hope in this story and so much happiness that the grief doesn’t bury you. The romance between Thea and Irek is a precious thing to behold, but the love between a man and a woman isn’t the only kind of love and this book makes that clearly evident. There is humor, there is drama, there is adventure, and plenty of action. This story has it all. Ms.Lewandowski has a new fan.
I had no idea what I was walking into with Midnight in the House of Lang by Bree M Lewandowski. She is a new author to me and dystopian novels usually don’t get to the top of my reading list. I had to know what this book was all about once I saw the cover and the blurbs that came with it. I love the idea that steampunk plays a heavy role in the story as this normally fascinates me. I am so glad that I gave this one a chance and a read as this book was nothing like what you would expect. I normally struggle with an overt amount of details that we are bombarded with in most dystopian books but in this one it was as if a beautiful painting was being done in front of me of this magnificent both scary and gorgeous new world that Lewandowski has created. I imagine the colors are vibrant with the dusty hues of the old days when things felt safe. We find ourselves following Thea through and adventure in the year 3034. Thea is starved for a less fancy and ruled life and craves both freedom and normalcy. She may not get exactly what she asks for when she meets the handsome man who will be the center of her attention. I loved so much about this story and I am anxious to see what will come next from Bree M Lewandowski!
***3 stars***
Midnight in the House of Lang by Bree M. Lewandowski
I can honestly say I’ve never read anything quite like this dystopian romance with a post-apocalyptic steampunk storyline. It was an unexpected story to say the least. The characters and storyline were unique and the world building and plot line played out like a movie. The authors take on the future was very well described. I enjoyed the drama and romance, mixed with the experiences of refuges of war and the royal family’s adventure. Thea and Irek’s relationship developed nicely too, and I felt like the story was occurring both in the future and in the past. This story was something I never expected.
This story is so beautifully written. Taking place in an uncertain future, Thea is the beloved granddaughter of the emperor. But when war comes to the House of Lang on a starlit midnight, her whole world is torn apart. She and her brother must flea their homeland, seeking refuge through the war. This story explores love, loss and family in the time of war and uncertainty. It’s a wonderfully crafted story with deep emotion that tears at the heartstrings.
4 Stars
“Darn him and how wonderful he was: how selfless, how beautiful, how masculine. Darn the body, so sculpted, she wanted to cling to it and feel its strength. Those black eyes. That stormy voice. Confound the way the cord between them that ached. Confound the way his presence, even amidst bombs falling, slaked the vibrancy of the cord and left her breathless and satiated all at once. Blast her heart.”
Midnight in the House of Lang by Bree M. Lewandowski is a wonderfully original and intriguing dystopian romance with sci-fi, post-apocalyptic, and steam-punk elements. To me, it really felt like a grown-up, dystopian “Anastasia”(-esque) story – which I loved, but with its own unique identity which gave it so much originality, depth and interest.
The story is incredibly well woven- and Ms. Lewandowski’s world building is brilliant. She paints a picture of a far flung future ravaged by war and catastrophe. Society has reverted back to steam power, airships, and horse drawn carriages. This steampunk dystopian world comes to life under her talented direction. Crafting a realistic and entirely plausible world in which to set her story.
“In 2024, on the western side of the United States, cataclysm occurred. A geyser’s eruption covered half the North American continent. In its wake, not only was America forced to Adjust but the rest of the world as well. Steam engineering began again. Some countries created alternate fuels. Life evolved. Europe reverted to older ways and customs.
We begin. In the year of our lord, 3034. Vienna, Austria. “
We meet Thea Lang who is the granddaughter of the emperor of Austria. As their beloved country is thrown into war- she along with her brother are forced to flee- setting her on quite an action packed adventure. Throw in plenty of danger, a wonderful romance, dramatic developments, fantastic world building- and this story really gets interesting.
I am definitely looking forward to seeing what Ms. Lewandowski has in store for us next.
Thank you, Ms. Lewandowski!
Midnight in the House of Lang by Bree M. Lewandowski is an amazing dystopian novel which will make you feel like you are right there.
This book is utterly fantastic. I knew I would like it from the second I read the description but I am blown away by how amazing this book was. It was so well written that it clearly has the distinctive markings of a dystopian novel and yet felt as if it were reality. It honestly felt like I could have stepped out my front door any second and been in this world. And I loved that about it, it made it all feel so much more real.
I loved Thea, she is such a strong character. I got a real sense of fight about her. She made me want to read more about her character.
This is strong and exciting book and one that I would highly recommend.
Midnight in the House of Lang is a steampunk dystopian novel by Bree M. Lewandowski. Set in Europe, in the distant future, it follows a young woman who has had to run away from a life of glamour and luxury as war ravages the land.
The setting is quite interesting. The premise is that, around a millennium prior to the events of the book, a world-changing disaster occurred. With different parts of the world finding their own ways to cope, many have reverted back to older ways of doing things. So, as well as being science fiction this book has a bit of a historical fiction feel to it at times, with anachronisms and differences that disrupt this.
This is a really engaging and interesting book. With such a complex reimagining of the world – and over a millennium of new history – Lewandowski still manages to focus on the stories of individuals and their lives and relationships. Rather than having huge amounts of exposition, we’re offered little bits of information when they become relevant and shown to us in stories and memories.
For me, this is a five-star book. Original and enjoyable! I’d recommend it to fans of steampunk and alternative futures, particularly if you also like historical fiction!
Midnight in the House of Lang by Bree M. Lewandowski
4 of 5 Stars
I enjoyed this Dystopian Romance by Bree M. Lewandowski set in the future. Dystopian novels are not my usual genre but I’m so pleased I picked this book up, as once I started it I could not put it down. I liked that the author began the book with an explanation of what had happened on Earth and why the conditions were as they were. It is set in 3034 and power has reverted back to steam and Airships darken the sky as Europe crumbles under war. Thea Lang, as the granddaughter to the Emperor has been living in Imperial Vienna untouched by the war but when it finally arrives bringing bloodshed across Austria, Thea and her elder brother must flee to the safety of Belarus. Thea’s life as a refugee is tough and she longs to return home, until she meets handsome Captain Irek Surov who has black eyes and a voice like midnight.
Irek fights for Russia and the other countries who need its aid abut is stopped in his tracks when he meets a young beautiful woman who he believes has the beauty of the Russian folklore sirens, and she brings his heart to a halt. The two can not deny their attraction and chemistry, and this sizzles of the page. I loved the two main characters and how their relationship developed throughout the story. Even though their lives seem to lie in opposite directions the bond the pair has is strong but war has no mercy for lovers. The world building is so detailed I could see, hear and smell the future that Lewandowski wove around Thea and Irek. This book has drama and romance amongst a dystopian future and war, and I was gripped from page one with the fast paced storyline. I recommend you read this wonderful story to find out if the flames of battle do burn the indelible cord which has been woven between Irek and Thea’s hearts.
Midnight in the House of Lang by Bree M. Lewandowski
5-Stars
Midnight in the House of Lang by Bree M. Lewandowski was an excellent dystopian romance. I loved the world building and how the author opens with an explanation of what changed the world. It set up the basic background for why everything reverted back to carriages and horseback for travel. I loved the main characters and their development. Thea matured greatly after the first attack on the palace. I felt that as the main character she was easy to relate to and visualize. Her brother Arthur irked me at times but he ultimately stepped up to take care of her and to fulfill his duties. This was an excellent read and I look forward to reading more from this author.
Midnight in the House of Lang
By Bree M. Lewandowski
5 out of 5 stars
The story Midnight in the House of Lang by Bree M. Lewandowski is a dystopian/romance book. It is a story that pulled me in, and I found myself not wanting to put the book down until I had read the final page. I enjoyed reading about the characters of Thea Lang and Captain Irek Surov. Thea is a young woman who along with her brother are refuges in Belarus. Her wish is to return home to the land and the people that she loves. She also finds herself attracted to Captain Surov. Irek Surov is a man whose life is about protection and service. He has also found himself attracted to Thea. With a battle raging there seems to be no future between them. Read this book to find out the complete story. This is a book that had me on the edge of my seat wondering what was going to happen next. There is suspense and danger. Some moments are heartbreaking and others that are romantic. The story is written in such a way that I felt like I was right there with the characters, experiencing what they did. I would recommend reading this book.
I enjoyed this dystopian romance book. It is not a book I would normally pick up but I am glad that I did. It has everything you would hope for in a good book from romance to action and set in the future. It is a well developed story that has characters that not only brought the story to life but also stick in your heart. I had no problem connecting to these characters and they certainly kept me reading to the end. Thea has balls, family and her friends to keep her days busy. But what will happen when things go bad? Is there only one person who can save things? Will she see that there is so much more to human nature than what she is used to? This is a great story that pulled me in from the beginning. I highly recommend reading this book to find out how things turn out for Thea.
She was bred for power and nurtured in love. War ravaged outside her country with hopes it would never come near. When war hits it’s never pretty. The movies make it exciting and glamorous. With loss and war devouring everything that crosses it’s path she finds something special. Holding on to it will take strength and determination. Okay to be honest there were times when I just wanted to slap her out of her hysteria and slap some sense into her. Once I got over it I actually enjoyed her character.
I do love this author’s style as she gives us a clean historical trip to those impacted by the war in Austria. Take a tip through time and experience the fear and lack of control. The restrictions and death. It’s a beautiful story of her recovery from loss and her brother growing into the person he needed to be.