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wishfulfillment's review against another edition
2.0
I found this unengaging and disappointing, especially with how much I LOVED Changeless. I think it suffered from middle book syndrome.
ttsarahb's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
madigreta7's review against another edition
5.0
what a whirlwind and what a cliffhanger, i’m loving this series
catotato's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed this book, but not nearly as much as I did the first of the series. I know I'm supposed to, but I really despise Ivy as a character so having her around the whole time is just terrible. This obviously left the reader on quite a cliffhanger, so I'm intrigued to see what happens in the series, but overall I was a bit let down by this second book.
premium_huhn's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Alexia, mittlerweile Lady Maccon, jongliert ihre Jobs als angeheiratetes Alpha-Weibchen eines Werwolfclans und als praeternatürliche Beraterin ihrer Majestät. Geheimnisse aus der Vergangenheit ihres Mannes führen sie nach Schottland, Geheimnisse der Gegenwart sorgen dort für zusätzlichen Trubel. Immerhin hat Alexia einen neuen Sonnenschirm zu ihrem Schutz.
Den ersten Band hab ich voll gefeiert, den hier mochte ich leider nicht so. Im ersten Band mochte ich den Sprachwitz, die ulkige Betonung übertriebener viktorianischer Etikette und viele der Charaktere. Das alles entfällt im zweiten Band, der sich ziemlich durchschnittlich nach Urban Fantasy-Standardware liest. Ohne die ganzen Besonderheiten des ersten Bandes bleibt eine sehr zähe Geschichte zurück, die vor allem, was ich hasse, darauf aufbaut, dass Leute einander aus unerfindlichen Gründen Informationen vorenthalten.
Nachdem sich die ganze Handlung so dahinzieht, passiert plötzlich auf den buchstäblich letzten drei Seiten mehr Plot als im ganzen Roman vorher und seitdem sitze ich auf einem jämmerlichen Cliffhanger fest, der mich so gestresst hat, dass ich die Klappentexte aller Folgeromane lesen musste, um mich zu beruhigen. o.o Mein Nervenkostüm!
Ich werd dem nächsten Band noch eine Chance geben, aber wenn er mir nicht signifikant besser gefällt als dieser zweite, werde ich die anderen Bände dann nicht mehr lesen.
Den ersten Band hab ich voll gefeiert, den hier mochte ich leider nicht so. Im ersten Band mochte ich den Sprachwitz, die ulkige Betonung übertriebener viktorianischer Etikette und viele der Charaktere. Das alles entfällt im zweiten Band, der sich ziemlich durchschnittlich nach Urban Fantasy-Standardware liest. Ohne die ganzen Besonderheiten des ersten Bandes bleibt eine sehr zähe Geschichte zurück, die vor allem, was ich hasse, darauf aufbaut, dass Leute einander aus unerfindlichen Gründen Informationen vorenthalten.
Nachdem sich die ganze Handlung so dahinzieht, passiert plötzlich auf den buchstäblich letzten drei Seiten mehr Plot als im ganzen Roman vorher und seitdem sitze ich auf einem jämmerlichen Cliffhanger fest, der mich so gestresst hat, dass ich die Klappentexte aller Folgeromane lesen musste, um mich zu beruhigen. o.o Mein Nervenkostüm!
Ich werd dem nächsten Band noch eine Chance geben, aber wenn er mir nicht signifikant besser gefällt als dieser zweite, werde ich die anderen Bände dann nicht mehr lesen.
spines's review
3.25
Some of the characters were more broad/flanderized than they had been in the previous book (especially Ivy) and the mystery wasn't very interesting or mysterious but I still enjoyed reading it and getting more world-building and lore.
mehsi's review against another edition
4.0
The second book in the Parasol Protectorate series, and we finally have a kick-ass parasol making its acquaintance. Plus sweet romance, something is happening to the supernatural beings, Madame Lefoux (squee) pops up, and lots and lots more.
It took me some days to read this as I didn't have time (my vacation was just filled with days of fun) + this book was a bit tedious at times.
This mostly had to do with the constant name switching. Keep to one name. Either call her Alexia or Lady Maccon, but don't switch between them all the time, every other sentence or even in the same sentence. And those aren't her only names. The other characters also experience this problem, and it just distracts from the story. I am happy that they are all know under such various names, but really....
Plus I also had trouble getting in this book as I didn't exactly remember what happened in book 1 any more. It has been 4 years since I last read it. I could have re-read it, but I just wanted to get to the next book. Eventually I got into the book and I was immersed in the story again.
But there is a lot of good about this book. I loved the interactions and romance scenes between Conall and Alexia. *swoons* They were just absolutely fabulous, they really complimented each other. One may think that people would be turned off by Alexia's sharp tongue, but Conall is also not one to stay quiet, and he has his ways to handle Alexia. :P They make a perfect couple, and I can just see the love between them.
Lord Akeldama, one of my favourite characters, also pops up and I was just delighted to see him again. He is just too fabulous.
The weapon, or whatever was causing the supernaturals to lose their powers/what they are, was interesting and I was curious to find out what caused it. I definitely didn't expect it to be that when it was revealed. It gives a bit more backstory in the preternatural as well, and that was fun.
Seeing Ivy and how she moves along in life? I just laughed so hard at this girl. She is so simple, but you can't dislike her. She is like a fluffy puppy or kitty. You just want to pat her on her head and tell her all will be well. :) I do want to see the hats illustrated or made for real though, I got a pretty great image by just reading the descriptions, but it would be fun seeing someone replicate/draw them. :)
The romance between Ivy and a certain guy? Haha, I just loved it, but I was also giggling at the sheer drama and silliness that happened between them. I was rooting for them though, they deserve a chance at happiness.
The trip to Scotland, seeing Sidheag again? It was fabulous, I haven't been to Scotland myself, but I could just imagine myself being there.
The revelation of the weapon/what was causing it + the battle + the end result of that was great. It was really exciting, I just flew through those pages in a flash.
I am also removing one star from the total because of the shit ending. Sorry for cursing, but really that was just crap. Seriously, they know what Alexia is, they know what she can do, why can't they just understand such a delicate thing may also be possible? *sighs* But oh no, he instantly assumes, he shouts at her, gets angry at her. I was just disgusted.
Also now I know what is going on in the book...the cover makes sense. :P
All in all, still a wonderful book, I did enjoy it a lot and I would, even with that crap ending, still recommend it to everyone.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
It took me some days to read this as I didn't have time (my vacation was just filled with days of fun) + this book was a bit tedious at times.
This mostly had to do with the constant name switching. Keep to one name. Either call her Alexia or Lady Maccon, but don't switch between them all the time, every other sentence or even in the same sentence. And those aren't her only names. The other characters also experience this problem, and it just distracts from the story. I am happy that they are all know under such various names, but really....
Plus I also had trouble getting in this book as I didn't exactly remember what happened in book 1 any more. It has been 4 years since I last read it. I could have re-read it, but I just wanted to get to the next book. Eventually I got into the book and I was immersed in the story again.
But there is a lot of good about this book. I loved the interactions and romance scenes between Conall and Alexia. *swoons* They were just absolutely fabulous, they really complimented each other. One may think that people would be turned off by Alexia's sharp tongue, but Conall is also not one to stay quiet, and he has his ways to handle Alexia. :P They make a perfect couple, and I can just see the love between them.
Lord Akeldama, one of my favourite characters, also pops up and I was just delighted to see him again. He is just too fabulous.
The weapon, or whatever was causing the supernaturals to lose their powers/what they are, was interesting and I was curious to find out what caused it. I definitely didn't expect it to be that when it was revealed. It gives a bit more backstory in the preternatural as well, and that was fun.
Seeing Ivy and how she moves along in life? I just laughed so hard at this girl. She is so simple, but you can't dislike her. She is like a fluffy puppy or kitty. You just want to pat her on her head and tell her all will be well. :) I do want to see the hats illustrated or made for real though, I got a pretty great image by just reading the descriptions, but it would be fun seeing someone replicate/draw them. :)
The romance between Ivy and a certain guy? Haha, I just loved it, but I was also giggling at the sheer drama and silliness that happened between them. I was rooting for them though, they deserve a chance at happiness.
The trip to Scotland, seeing Sidheag again? It was fabulous, I haven't been to Scotland myself, but I could just imagine myself being there.
The revelation of the weapon/what was causing it + the battle + the end result of that was great. It was really exciting, I just flew through those pages in a flash.
I am also removing one star from the total because of the shit ending. Sorry for cursing, but really that was just crap. Seriously, they know what Alexia is, they know what she can do, why can't they just understand such a delicate thing may also be possible? *sighs* But oh no, he instantly assumes, he shouts at her, gets angry at her. I was just disgusted.
Also now I know what is going on in the book...the cover makes sense. :P
All in all, still a wonderful book, I did enjoy it a lot and I would, even with that crap ending, still recommend it to everyone.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
kberry513's review against another edition
5.0
I found that I enjoyed the second book even more than the first. I'm not sure if it's because a few old friends from the Finishing School series popped up here or because the story itself had more intrigue and more going on than the first. I have to admit, I saw some of the twists coming (like Angelique being a spy) but I think that was the author's intention. I also figured out that Alexia was pregnant, but since I knew the Custard Protocol series was about her daughter, it wasn't a big leap. I was shocked at how Maccon took it, but then it made sense for his character. I was so caught up, that I needed to buy the kindle version of the whole series so I could keep reading.