The Watchmaker's Daughter Book Reviews

AUTHOR
C.J. Archer
SCORE
4.5
TOTAL RATINGS
2,460

The Watchmaker's Daughter by C.J. Archer Book Summary

"a page-turner with great characters." 5 stars from Hooked On Books

"Loved, loved, loved this book." 5 stars from Eriegirl218

"What an absolutely fun read! This story had me captivated from beginning to end and eagerly awaiting the next book! Loved it! Mystery, and magic, with another great female lead!" 5 stars from Tjuliannev

DESCRIPTION

India Steele is desperate. Her father is dead, her fiancé took her inheritance, and no one will employ her, despite years working for her watchmaker father. Indeed, the other London watchmakers seem frightened of her. Alone, poor, and at the end of her tether, India takes employment with the only person who'll accept her - an enigmatic and mysterious man from America. A man who possesses a strange watch that rejuvenates him when he's ill.

Matthew Glass must find a particular watchmaker, but he won't tell India why any old one won't do. Nor will he tell her what he does back home, and how he can afford to stay in a house in one of London's best streets. So when she reads about an American outlaw known as the Dark Rider arriving in England, she suspects Mr. Glass is the fugitive. When danger comes to their door, she's certain of it. But if she notifies the authorities, she'll find herself unemployed and homeless again - and she will have betrayed the man who saved her life.

With a cast of quirky characters, an intriguing mystery, and a dash of romance, THE WATCHMAKER'S DAUGHTER is the start of a thrilling new historical fantasy series from the author of the bestselling Ministry of Curiosities, Freak House, and Emily Chambers Spirit Medium books.

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Book Name The Watchmaker's Daughter
Genre Historical Fantasy
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Language English
E-Book Size 1.31 MB

The Watchmaker's Daughter (C.J. Archer) Book Reviews 2024

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The watchmaker’s daughter. Fun easy read with intriguing plot and characters

The Watchmaker’s Daughter. Interesting

I loved this book.. I could not put this down. Stayed up into the wee hours three days in a row to finish it. Loved it so much.

Love it. Was an interesting read. I enjoyed it.

The Watchmakers Daughter. Splendidly crafted. The story lie was fantastic and the characters were heartfelt. C.J. Archer has out done herself.

Love this book. I love it It was very entertaining Kept me reading until the long hours of night A magic girl with watches Thank you Paquita Alvarez

Great story. These books are fabulous. The story and characters are charming and funny. The mystery surrounding everything is suspenseful. I’ve really enjoyed reading these books and can not wait until the 11th book in March. This would make an awesome movie.

The Watchmaker’s Daughter. Loved this book!! This is not your ordinary book with predictable plots!!

The Watchmaker’s Daughter. Great book

Watchmaker’s Daughter. Love the way you tell your story. Exciting from start to finish, no repeated chapters just a waste of paper. You are a great storyteller. Thanks 😊

Amazing Storytelling. I couldn’t put down the book once I started. Hope to be able to write like this one day.

Really good. I finished this book weeks ago, and have read several more since, but this one is still stuck in my mind - standing out among all the others. I walked away determined not to pay for book 2, but I can’t hold off anymore. I must know what’s going to happen next. I highly recommend.

It was great. I love the writing. She does an awesome job. Very easy to keep reading. It is one of those books that you just cant put down. Characters are great, cant wait to read the next one.

Really enjoyed this. I really enjoyed reading this story. I plan to get the rest of the series.

Excellent book!!. xcellent book! Hooked me from the first chapter

Captured by the story. It was predictable yet surprising! Great story and well told. Likable characters and I want to see how they develop in books to come.

Excellent read!. Written with a fun wry sense of humor and narrative voice. I really enjoyed this book and will look for more from this author.

Avid reader. Trashy. Could have been an amusing read. Too bad.

Fascinating. This book was very very good! I wish to read the next books, in the series, in the future!

Loved it!. The story was really interesting. I can’t wait the read the next installment.

Exiting reading. As soon as you start reading you become involved with characters and plot, very smartly written.

The Watchmakers Daughter by C. J. Archer. Another high caliber ebook that kept me turning the pages until the book was finished and leaving me wanting to read more in the series. Loved the characters and refreshing story that will keep you entertained. KSW

The Watchmaker’s Daughter. Don’t recommend

Great Series. 👍🏻👍🏻

Can’t put it down. Lively characters that are believable and intriguing. Couldn’t put this book down till finished. Great read

Fascinating Series. Has a little twist with several storylines running. Will read the entire series, eventually. Would recommend reading.

Loved it. Wasn’t sure what to expect from this one but it pulled me in and kept me turning the pages to know what happened. I loved India and her feistiness. I hated Eddie. And I’m very curious about the watchmakers guild. Secrets and half truths are all around. Wonderful story

A really fun, sweet series. I have now read the first three books in this series and am starting the fourth. I really love these books. I enjoy the storyline, characters, and magic. I love that each book picks up right where the last one ended, and it’s been an enjoyable journey. The main ensemble of characters has so much personality, you’ll feel like you know them.

The Watch Makers Daughter. I loved this storyline!! It was so different from other novels. Loved the characters and the settings. The author drew me into the story so quickly, I couldn’t stop reading! lol You will enjoy this series, get it a read!

Magic. A very interesting story! I was riveted by the story of magic and watches. Meet Matt and India as they try and find a very special watchmaker. India is a watchmaker but lost it all when her father dies. She runs into Matt in what used to be her father’s shop because she was betrayed. From there we start the mystery of the special watchmaker. Meet Cyclops, Duke , Willie and a few more people. Yes, there are plot twists to the mystery and , bits of humor, the beginnings of romance and lots of action. I enjoyed the book and look forward to reading the next in the series and recommend this book!

Fun and engaging!. I purchased this book on a whim and thoroughly enjoyed myself. The mystery along with the dashes of romance make this a light-hearted and fun read. I look forward to reading the other books in the series.

My opinion on the book. I’ve just finished reading the book today,and here’s my opinion on it.I’ll start off with the main character,India!India was really well written in my opinion.The writing was better than most wattpad cliche main characters.The concept of India was confusing though when I first read it-due to the lack of words I understand in the text.I’m not trying to hate for using words I don’t understand,it’s just that it confused me and probably some other people.Now I’ll be focusing on the story concept.It’s unique-it can also help me write my own story as inspiration.I’ve never seen a mystery book that had such humor at the start-and that’s what made me continue reading.And also I’ve never seen a person get back at their ex in a story.The storyline was amazing for a book made in 2016.Now I’ll focus on my main problem:Cliffhanger.I was really excited to read this book yesterday-I checked the reviews too;one admits to a cliffhanger.I didn’t care at first-as I thought it was a lie for people to not read it.But the fact you would add a cliffhanger when it’s a series kinda disgusts me.Again,this isn’t hate,but please try to avoid a cliffhanger when you have a full series-and this was the first one I read in this series!I think it said the FULL book costs $0.99 or $3.99.I don’t remember-but understand that you have a full fan base for this series but end such a unique book on a cliffhanger and make them pay some money.It makes me think you wasted time writing and making people think a good artist wrote this in 2016-when you just end it on a cliffhanger for no reason.That’s my concern on the book.Have a good day/afternoon/evening/night/midnight.

Blown away. Absolutely LOVE the story line and everything! I can’t wait to read the rest of the series!

Loved it!!!. This book was amazing, this is my first time reading the author and I loved the book. I was very invested in it too.

Was on the edge of my seat. This captivating tale of two drastically different individuals who realize they have something that connects them is riveting.

Essentially Nerve Wracking. India Steele has a feeling that she'll be able to make Eddie Hardacre pay for breaking their engagement and keeping her father's Watchmaker Shop, but her female profile is annoyingly ignored again. The customer in the shop Mr. Glass hears her ranting and physically hauls her out of the shop, after he states his claim, so he then can kindly handle his business with Hardacre. When Glass leaves she notices, from her position outside, a bright light shine from is sleeve toward his being and thinks it odd. The inquiry he made about locating a very special watchmaker may or may not have to do with what she saw. A series of occurences to do with societal place and happenstance veers Miss Steel's story to a position of abandonment. She holds tight to her ideals of behavior and pursues her own security, while experiencing questionable affronts to her working class stature.

The Watchmaker’s Daughter. Great book full of intrigue and action and dynamic characters.

Nora Williamson. I am very very very very extremely excited to read this book 📖!!!!!!!!!

Sluggish and unsatisfying. I just saw that there are 10 (!!) books in this series but this one ends in basically a cliffhanger. So I’m wondering how many of those 9 other books you need to read to get some closure on the initial problem of Matt’s watch not working right. I liked the concept, the idea of the story line. I liked the author’s writing, but at the same time the story was just very slow for me. I was annoyed that it took the entire book before the main female character, India, a highly qualified watch builder (!!), attempted to fix the watch. It also annoyed greatly me that she was conveniently in the right place at the right time to constantly walked overhear important conversations. Seriously, All the time. Nearly every chapter she came up characters talking about something important that they were withholding from her. Overall I really liked the “feel” of the story, but it’s not enough for me to invest $4.99 for the next book let alone for each of the remaining 9 books.

Well done. This was well written and kept my interest.

Enjoyed Reading. Enjoyable read.

Watchmaker’s Daughter. Captivating.

Love this series!. At first I wasn’t sure how I liked it since the magic is much different than every other book, movie or show I’ve ever seen but that’s why I like it! It gives you a different perspective on magic and I like that it’s also a murder/mystery series with a dash of romance as well! I’ve read all of the books except the newest one that hasn’t been released yet (book 7) within a week and a half. Highly recommend. People need to know of this series!

Fanciful page turner. Delightfully thrilling mystery with an engaging oddball cast of characters. Thoroughly enjoyed reading this book.

Great Work!. Overall, it’s a good book! I picked it up as something I wasn’t even sure that I would even enjoy but now I’ve already bought some of the books that come next in the series. The reason that I don’t give the novel a five-star rating is that some of the scenes I feel were stretched out at times. I write short stories however so I go understand sometimes it’s unavoidable but from a reader’s perspective it’s boring. I recommend it if you’re looking for something new but don’t want to spend money!

Intriguing tale!. Fun to follow the characters, lots of depth to the story with interesting twists and turns.

Amazing book. This is one of those books that wince u start them u can’t put it down I love all the characters and the twist and turns in this series very well written book I definitely recommend reading

The watchmakers daughter. Entertaining, exciting, good reading. I highly recommend this book.

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Great Little Read. Not the kind of book I usually read but it was a sweet story to follow and an easy read, with a little touch of it all: intrigue, drama, mystery, even a little romance... just a little disappointed with how it ended so abruptly. BUT, that being said, discovering there’s more to come made the disappointing ending easy to accept and made me keen to read the next “chapter”.

Excellent read. Adventure, romance and twists definitely want to read more x

The Watchmaker's Daughter. Terrible! Promised much, but entirely failed to deliver. Very disappointing.

Watchmaker’s daughter. I absolutely loved the book, it had all the twists and turns that made want to keep reading, brilliant.

Great book. This book had me captivated right away. I love that it’s set in this world and not a fictional one. Great setting for the book. Great strong characters. Great story and can’t wait to start reading the Mapmakers Apprentice. 10 Stars for this ❤️

Excellent Read. Gripping with wonderful characters and a story to leave you wanting more. Onto the next!

Watchmakers daughter. Quite simply brilliant. Thankyou

I have fallen in love with a new author.. Three books into CJ Archers works and I am absolutely loving them. I am very well read. And apart from Jean Auels Clan series, I can't remember a series that I've been so looking forward to reading. I love these books.

Fab!. I really enjoyed this book and couldn't stop reading it until I finished. The characters were really well thought out and quirky, I really got a clear image of them all whilst reading

A Good Read. Written to paint a version of a pre-industrial London, this novel has interesting characters and several strands of plots. The females are strong and chafe against the restrictions of their society. The males are a mixed bag, yet they endow the scenes to reflect a wide range of traits. It’s a good read, with intriguing elements that I am sure that you will enjoy.

Entertaining. This was a very entertaining read kept me guessing and completely intrigued without being g too heavy, I struggled to put it down looking forward to book 2

Enjoyable and interesting. An enjoyable story with interesting characters set in Victorian London. Slightly surprising development at the end with an open ending. Definitely a series worth continuing.

Addictive reading. Really enjoyed this historical, magical thriller. Recommend.

Brilliant. I read this over a day even with a small child. I just couldn’t put it down. So glad to hear there are 10 in the series. If you never read anything else in your life, read this!

Blown away!!. An absolutely amazing read! Brilliantly written and so captivating that I couldn't put it down no matter where I was! The author's writing style really takes you back in time to the period which it is set and it feels as if you are walking alongside the characters. Without hesitation I've already purchased Book 2 in the series (which I'm sure will not disappoint!) and look forward to reading the remaining books too. Fantastic job well done, thank you to the author for transporting me to a magical time and allowing me to escape just a little from reality.

👎🏿👎🏿👎🏿👎🏿👎🏿👎🏿👎🏿👎🏿👎🏿👎🏿. Bad book don't waste your time

Enjoyed. Loved the book really interesting

Captivating story!. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I had to put it down to go to work...but it was a struggle! Great characters and many twists and turns.

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The watchmakers daughter. What a lovely book .Beautifully written with a suspenseful hold Your breath plot. Looking forward to reading the other books

The Watchmakers Daughter. A good read kept me eager to keep reading on. Kept me in suspense throughout. I enjoyed reading this book.

I'll be reading more. An enjoyable read. The characters are likeable and the story was interesting. I downloaded it from the iBooks free book of the week and as soon as I finished it I went in search of more of this authors work. I look forward to reading more of CJArcher's work. I was pleasantly surprised to discover she is a fellow Australian.

amazing. As someone who rarely reads books because I always get bored and can never quite finish them, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. 100% would recommend!!! The characters are complex and the story itself is face paced and suspenseful. I will definitely be checking out the rest of the series and the authors other works !!

The Watchmaker's daughter. Love it....

BookBug. Fantastic beginning to a series, very interesting, could not stop reading. Would definitely recommend!

Meh.. Predictable one dimensional characters. Odd “sexy” bits between the two main characters that really weren’t believable. It didn’t really go anywhere. I found myself having to force to push through to the end and it didn’t even resolve. Not overly enjoyable.

Plot. It was good until the end. The book just ends abruptly without any resolutions to the main storyline.

Awesome book. I downloaded this book as the free book of the week. Glad I did! It was an awesome read! I suggested this book to my local library and am happy to say they purchased the first three books! I have now found another favourite author.

Hooked!. A really fantastic read that will leave you wanting more. I can't wait for the day Matt and India admit their feelings for each other!

Thilling. I’ve only taken up reading in the past few months (lockdown). I found every chapter thrilling and I couldn’t put the book down. Great story line and characters

Not good. Obvious storyline, one dimensional characters, awkward ‘sexy’ bits. One of the worst books I’ve read in years. And it didn’t even resolve at the end. Ugh.

The watchmakers daughter. Awful

Magic appears in Victorian London. Miss India Steele has suddenly found herself in dire straits. Her father trusted her fiancé to provide for her and so left his house and his watchmaking business to him. The scoundrel broke his engagement to India within hours of her father’s death. Mr Matthew Glass is an American who recently arrived in London. He is looking for a watchmaker who he met 5 years earlier in Mexico. He and India meet in her father’s old shop while he is making enquires and she is trying to ruin her former fiancé’s new business. She knows many watchmakers in London so he offers her employment as his assistant in his search. What does she know of Mr Glass? Is he connected to the American outlaw The Dark Rider, who is also a recent arrival in England? What is different with Mr Glass’ mysterious watch?

Okay, you got me. I’ll be buying the next one for sure!. I started this with low expectations as it was a free download but I ended up enjoying it immensely. Anything that keeps me reading well past bedtime passes my test. Mystery, intrigue, a touch of magic and hints of romance all work with the cast of interesting characters to make this a worthwhile read. Looking forward to reading the next one.

Book just ends. Disappointing read with no ending - book just stops with no resolution of the plot or characters at all.

Loved it. I love it I love the story line.

Beautiful. ‘The Watchmakers Daughter’ has to be a must read in the future for all 8-14 year olds! A hooking story with captivating lines and chapters. Every single morning, I would spend three hours read a couple of chapters, the same at noon! Definitely buying the next one!

Read all three in as many days. Couldn't put it down. Fiancée very irritated by late night reading. Work quality has slipped due to sneaky reading and exhaustion. Have already pre-ordered number 4 😂

Enjoyed. A bit unusual and very enjoyable 4/5

Great light read. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

Fast paced. Enjoyable, magical, fast paced & loved the characters, definitely will read the next book in the series.

Bookie-2. Really enjoyed this one.

OMG. Crazy amazing twist

Beautifully written and addictive. Before you begin these books make sure that you have some free time. Once you begin it is very hard to stop reading. There were days were I would spend hours and lose out on sleep because I could not put it down. Thank you!!

Love the series!. Downloaded the first for free and became addicted so have bought the rest, (Im)patiently waiting for the next one however!

Watchmakers Daughter. Absolutely loved this book. Sparked my interest early on and had me hooked. A very compelling read. Looking forward to reading the other books in the series. 🌟

The watchmaker's daughter. Brilliant. Couldn't put it down.

Fantastic. Magic, Mystery and a hunt of romance. A killer combination.

The watchmakers daughter. Really enjoyed the book, a great combination of adventure, mystery and a touch of romance.

Fantastic. I have loved this series, the intriguing twisting storyline is compelling

Great read. Good story, engaging read.

Obsessed. Love this series! One problem only ... you will not be able to put this book down and you will continue to buy the next book and the next and then the next one after that !!! Highly recommended for anyone looking for a book that will make u giggle, say "No way out loud and walk around with the phone glued in your hand !

Good Read. Loved the characters & the story ... have d/l the next book ... guess what I'm doing this weekend? :) Would love to see it made into a TV series! Looking forward to the following instalments. Thank you :)

Love this book. Read it in one sitting as I couldn't stop. I can't wait to read the next book in the series and continue the adventure!

AML. Great read! Couldn't put it down!

Admirer. This is one of those books that enthralled me from the first page. I couldn’t put it down and felt like I could visualise every detail and see the characters. Can’t wait to read the next one.

Fantastic series. Loved all the books so far and can't wait to read the next in this fantastic series highly recommend

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Sash. Was interesting in the beginning, but as I continued reading, felt like the story was being stretched to make the book longer. Not interesting enough to try to find out what happens.

Good stuff. A surprise and a pleasure to read. Great to get some closure in this novel but I caved and am buying the series. Interesting characters, fun plot, and magic!

Excellent. Very good book. Engaging. Read the next one!!

The Watchmaker’s Daughter. Most enjoyable read!😎

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