Synopses & Reviews
Inspired by two of the most beloved works by literary masters, All Men of Genius takes place in an alternate Steampunk Victorian London, where science makes the impossible possible.
Violet Adams wants to attend Illyria College, a widely renowned school for the most brilliant up-and-coming scientific minds, founded by the late Duke Illyria, the greatest scientist of the Victorian Age. The school is run by his son, Ernest, who continues his fathers policy that the small, exclusive college remain male-only. Violet sees her opportunity when her father departs for America. She disguises herself as her twin brother, Ashton, and gains entry.
But keeping the secret of her sex wont be easy, not with her friend Jacks constant habit of pulling pranks, and especially not when the dukes young ward, Cecily, starts to develop feelings for Violets alter ego, “Ashton.” Not to mention blackmail, mysterious killer automata, and the way Violets pulse quickens whenever the young duke, Ernest, speaks to her. She soon realizes that its not just keeping her secret until the end of the year faire she has to worry about: its surviving that long.
Review
“With All Men of Genius, Lev Rosen has constructed a wonderously vivid and dreamlike new world, both utterly original and mysteriously familiar. He writes with great wit, verve and tenderness, and he is without doubt, one of the most exciting and talented young writers of his generation.”
--Dan Chaon, bestselling author of You Remind Me of Me
“All Men Of Genius is filled with a contagious joyful abandon.”
--Angela Zeman, author of The Witch and the Borscht Pearl
Review
“This debut literary steampunk novel fits well on the shelf with Gail Carrigers “Parasol Protectorate” series, with broad crossover appeal to fans of sf, historical romance, and young adult fiction.”
--Library Journal
“With All Men of Genius, Lev Rosen has constructed a wonderously vivid and dreamlike new world, both utterly original and mysteriously familiar. He writes with great wit, verve and tenderness, and he is without doubt, one of the most exciting and talented young writers of his generation.”
--Dan Chaon, bestselling author of You Remind Me of Me“All Men of Genius is utterly charming. A large ensemble cast revolves around the central character, Violet Adams, as smoothly as gears in a precision clock. Like the best steampunk, it feels as though it were written in a much older time. Witty, dashing, and a little bit dangerous."--Mary Robinette Kowal, author of Nebula and Locus award nominee Shades and Milk and Honey
“All Men Of Genius is filled with a contagious joyful abandon.”
--Angela Zeman, author of The Witch and the Borscht Pearl
Review
One of Amazons Best SF/F Books of September 2011
“Rosens lighthearted debut puts a steampunk spin on the Victorian comedy of manners while sneakily critiquing the gender biases of both genres… Decommissioned robots, mysterious mechanisms, strange squid creatures, blackmail, and a number of vivid characters add up to a great deal of fun.”
—Publishers Weekly
“A nimble twist on Victorian romance thats woven into Rosens intricate web of attractions, repulsions, and matrimonial machinations. But he never lets his mesh of relationships—or his fluid, playful views of sexuality—overwhelm a sprawl of vibrant, witty characters… Steampunk soap-opera, as elevated as it is, isnt all Rosen has up his sleeve. Tackling the genre at its root, All Men slyly examines the psychology and the aesthetics behind the act of human invention.”
—The Onion A.V. Club, A-
“Rosen writes with color and verve, particularly in his descriptions of mechanical marvels, and also offers moments of unexpected poignancy.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Fits well on the shelf with Gail Carrigers Parasol Protectorate series, with broad crossover appeal to fans of SF, historical romance, and young adult fiction.” —Library Journal
Synopsis
A comedic Steampunk sensation inspired by both Shakespeares Twelfth Night and Oscar Wildes The Importance of Being Earnest, All Men of Genius follows Violet Adams as she disguises herself as her twin brother to gain entry to Victorian Londons most prestigious scientific academy, and once there, encounters blackmail, mystery, and love.
Synopsis
A comedic Steampunk sensation inspired by both Shakespeares Twelfth Night and Oscar Wildes The Importance of Being Earnest, All Men of Genius follows Violet Adams as she disguises herself as her twin brother to gain entry to Victorian Londons most prestigious scientific academy, and once there, encounters blackmail, mystery, and love.
Synopsis
A comedic Steampunk sensation inspired by both Shakespeares Twelfth Night and Oscar Wildes The Importance of Being Earnest, All Men of Genius follows Violet Adams as she disguises herself as her twin brother to gain entry to Victorian Londons most prestigious scientific academy, and once there, encounters blackmail, mystery, and love.
About the Author
Lev AC Rosen grew up on the lower west side of Manhattan. He attended Oberlin College and got his MFA in creative writing from Sarah Lawrence. When he was twenty-three, Lev’s short story, "Painting," was the inaugural piece for the "New Voices" section of the renowned Esopus magazine. He was also the fiction editor for Lostwriters.net, on which he had a weekly column. Lev lives in Manhattan.