I've seen the author describe it as in the vein of "Around the World in Eighty Days" and based on my experience with the first book, I agree with that description. Except Ms. Nance's tale features a heroine with agency at its core, so score one for steampunk romance!
After discovering this trilogy, I reached out to the author and invited her to Heather Massey's Steampunk Cafe for an interview so we could learn more about her work. See you there!
Joyfully yours,
Heather