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

[yan-tan-tether.livejournal.com]

I was about to recommend Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld, but it might be too well-known?

China Mieville's New Crobuzon books have a bit of a steampunk feel, and are really great.

[harborshore.livejournal.com]

She was more on the romance than the Mieville side, but thank you! Also, you reminded me that I need to read the sequel to Leviathan :D ♥

[yan-tan-tether.livejournal.com]

It's really great! And the third book in the series is out soon! \o/