


The Steampunk Chronicles
4 books
Here are 4 books from The Steampunk Chronicles series by Kady Cross. Start with The Girl in the Steel Corset (2011), then read the rest in the order below. Books without a series number are listed in publication order.
Books in order

The Girl in the Steel Corset
Kady Cross
In the gaslit streets of 1897 England, sixteen-year-old Finley Jayne possesses a secret strength that sets her apart from any ordinary Victorian girl. When a dangerous encounter reveals her extraordinary abilities, she finds herself drawn into a world of magic and mystery by the enigmatic Griffin King. Taken in by Griffin and his unconventional band of outcasts—including a girl with special powers, a partially robotic companion, and a cowboy with a hidden past—Finley seeks a place to belong. As Griffin investigates a shadowy figure known as The Machinist, who is orchestrating crimes with automatons, Finley believes she can finally contribute and find acceptance. However, The Machinist's sinister plans threaten to unravel their fragile found family, testing loyalties and forcing Finley to prove where her true allegiance lies.

The Girl in the Clockwork Collar (The Steampunk Chronicles Series, Book 2)
Kady Cross
In a city where gears turn beneath the surface of everyday life, a daring girl is pulled back into a dangerous struggle against the forces that control both bodies and futures. As new threats emerge and old alliances strain, she must navigate a world of clockwork wonders, moral compromises, and escalating stakes that demand more than courage—they demand ingenuity. Blending fast-paced adventure with steampunk spectacle, this installment explores themes of identity, autonomy, and the cost of resistance in a society built to regulate who gets to choose. With Kady Cross’s sharp, cinematic storytelling and a knack for high-stakes momentum, the journey delivers wonder, tension, and a fierce determination to break free.

The Girl with the Iron Touch (The Steampunk Chronicles Series, Book 3)
Kady Cross
In a world where steam-powered ingenuity collides with dangerous secrets, a young inventor with an uncanny gift must navigate a city that’s changing faster than anyone can control. As alliances strain and old enemies resurface, she’s pulled into a high-stakes struggle that tests her courage, her loyalties, and the true cost of power. Blending fast-paced adventure with steampunk wonder, this installment explores themes of identity, resilience, and the moral weight of invention. With Kady Cross’s signature blend of cinematic action and character-driven stakes, the story delivers a thrilling continuation of the Steampunk Chronicles—propelling readers toward answers they may not be ready to face.
The Girl with the Windup Heart (The Steampunk Chronicles Series, Book 4)
Kady Cross
In 1897 London, Mila—half human, half automaton—steps into the West End determined to claim a life of her own, even as the city’s clockwork secrets threaten to define her fate. Meanwhile, Finley Jane dives into the Aether, racing to outwit the Machinist who has taken Griffin King captive. As both girls push deeper into a world of gears, danger, and impossible distances, their choices force them to confront what it truly means to be free. Blending steampunk wonder with fast-paced adventure and sharp emotional stakes, this installment explores identity, autonomy, and the cost of loyalty in a society built on control.