Urgent book help needed!

[harborshore]

My sister is buying a book today for someone who likes steampunk--does anyone have any tips for books that are either solidly steampunk but not maybe the most well-known books, or alternatively fantasy/sci-fi with steampunk elements? We would be super super super grateful.

ETA: Thank you so much, everyone! Awesome awesome recs.

Comments

[impertinence.livejournal.com]

I LOVED The Affinity Bridge! It's a steampunk Holmes/Watson AU where Watson is a badass lady, basically.

[harborshore.livejournal.com]

Oooooh that sounds fantastic. *adds to my own reading list*