I probably should have just skipped Clockwork Dynasty. It’s not steampunk, it’s science fiction and not really great science fiction. Have you seen The Terminator? It’s like that but different with fewer likable characters.
I can see why some people will really like this – the story starts Russia during Peter the Great’s era and lands smack in the 21st century. That’s a lot of ground to cover and they did a fairly good job of it, particularly early in the book. But, nah. I should have gone with my gut after the first 25 pages and put it down.