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missbryden's review against another edition
3.0
I felt more interest in and sympathy for Biffy and Lyall from their parts in the original Parasol Protectorate series, yet not so much now that they have their own book I don't dislike their story, but despite the amount of words devoted to describing how long they've been apart, and how they're feeling in their respective roles (especially Biffy being a new Alpha), and the miscommunication or lack of communication of their feelings for each other, I just don't find myself as interested in or caring as much about their story.
On the other hand, now that the rest of the pack is getting more mention, I do want to hear more about them.
The little references to Channing may be my favorite part, made more interesting and poignant probably by having read [b:How To Marry A Werewolf|39682023|How to Marry a Werewolf (Claw & Courtship, #1)|Gail Carriger|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1522383156l/39682023._SX50_.jpg|57042640] before I read this (which is chronologically after these events).
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On the other hand, now that the rest of the pack is getting more mention, I do want to hear more about them.
The little references to Channing may be my favorite part, made more interesting and poignant probably by having read [b:How To Marry A Werewolf|39682023|How to Marry a Werewolf (Claw & Courtship, #1)|Gail Carriger|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1522383156l/39682023._SX50_.jpg|57042640] before I read this (which is chronologically after these events).
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tinynavajo's review against another edition
5.0
*Thanks to the author for this E-ARC in exchange for a free review*
*Some spoilers below*
Oh. My. Lanta!!! I love this book and I love Gail Carriger! I love Biffy and I love Lyall, and their dynamic was amazing!
This is a novella to read if you love the werewolves of the Parasol Protectorate universe, gay romance, and the beauty of men who love themselves for they are.
Biffy, our poor vampire rove who was turned werewolf by Lord Maccon, is now packleader for the London pack, and he’s trying to be the leader that his pack needs. He’s trying to be the Alpha Lord Maccon states he needs to be for this new era. And for that to happen, for the new Alpha to hold his pack together, Biffy feels he needs to be stronger, and that means moving away from his former lord.
Lyall has finally made his way back home to London from his time away from his pack, yet he cannot find them. They seem to have up and moved on him. But once he finds his Alpha, things start to feel right with the world again, even moreso as he remembers their time before he left to be Beta to the Highland Pack.
Once Biffy and Lyall reunite, they start to think that what they had 20 years ago may have been just comfort, and nothing else. And as the Christmas surprise of young babies and toddlers being dropped off on their new doorstep creates a certain air of mystery, Biffy and Lyall start to relearn about one another as they strive to solve the mystery.
This has been one of my favorite novellas to date! Biffy and Lyall have come into themselves a bit more, they’ve had 20 years apart, with Biffy learning how to be a proper packleader, without a Beta there to help him keep the peace. Lyall has been Beta to the Highland Pack, seeking forgiveness for the atrocity he committed earlier in his life.
Through it all, Lyall teaches his Alpha what it means to be Alpha, and what Biffy means to him as well. And I have to say that there was definitely one line that made me laugh out loud.
“The London pack would be the best-dressed werewolves in all the Empire or their Alpha would birth kittens. (Which, given his gender and species, was a manifold impossibility.)”
*falls over laughing* Most definitely a sense of the truth of Biffy as Alpha, but just the way it was written you can hear Lyall being both moved and slightly amused by his new Alpha.
*Some spoilers below*
Oh. My. Lanta!!! I love this book and I love Gail Carriger! I love Biffy and I love Lyall, and their dynamic was amazing!
This is a novella to read if you love the werewolves of the Parasol Protectorate universe, gay romance, and the beauty of men who love themselves for they are.
Biffy, our poor vampire rove who was turned werewolf by Lord Maccon, is now packleader for the London pack, and he’s trying to be the leader that his pack needs. He’s trying to be the Alpha Lord Maccon states he needs to be for this new era. And for that to happen, for the new Alpha to hold his pack together, Biffy feels he needs to be stronger, and that means moving away from his former lord.
Lyall has finally made his way back home to London from his time away from his pack, yet he cannot find them. They seem to have up and moved on him. But once he finds his Alpha, things start to feel right with the world again, even moreso as he remembers their time before he left to be Beta to the Highland Pack.
Once Biffy and Lyall reunite, they start to think that what they had 20 years ago may have been just comfort, and nothing else. And as the Christmas surprise of young babies and toddlers being dropped off on their new doorstep creates a certain air of mystery, Biffy and Lyall start to relearn about one another as they strive to solve the mystery.
This has been one of my favorite novellas to date! Biffy and Lyall have come into themselves a bit more, they’ve had 20 years apart, with Biffy learning how to be a proper packleader, without a Beta there to help him keep the peace. Lyall has been Beta to the Highland Pack, seeking forgiveness for the atrocity he committed earlier in his life.
Through it all, Lyall teaches his Alpha what it means to be Alpha, and what Biffy means to him as well. And I have to say that there was definitely one line that made me laugh out loud.
“The London pack would be the best-dressed werewolves in all the Empire or their Alpha would birth kittens. (Which, given his gender and species, was a manifold impossibility.)”
*falls over laughing* Most definitely a sense of the truth of Biffy as Alpha, but just the way it was written you can hear Lyall being both moved and slightly amused by his new Alpha.
jmitschke's review against another edition
5.0
A charming romance novella between Biffy and Lyall in the Parasol Protectorate 'verse. So much pining and so many feels <3
Re-read February 2020
Re-read February 2020
kaydeedickins's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
lisawreading's review against another edition
5.0
What a treat!
I love, love, love the world of Gail Carriger's Parasol Protectorate (and also the Finishing School series and The Custard Protocol series), with their remarkable mix of supernatural shenanigans, intrigue, mayhem, and manners. The novella Romancing the Werewolf reunites two wonderful characters from the Parasol-verse, Biffy -- the dandy who wanted to be a vampire but ended up an Alpha werewolf -- and Lyall, the 400-year-old Beta werewolf who takes responsibility for the woes of the world and his beloved pack.
Here, Lyall finally comes home after 20 years away to resume his place as pack Beta... and to figure out if the connection between him and Biffy has stood the test of time during their years apart. Meanwhile, Biffy has the power of an Alpha but is so new in the role that he constantly second-guesses himself, and wonders if perhaps a romance with his Beta isn't exactly appropriate any longer.
For fans of Carriger's worlds, this novella is a total delight. The romance is sweet, sexy, and adorable -- but before Biffy and Lyall manage to figure out where they stand, they also have to deal with all sorts of chaos involving the babies that keep getting left on their doorstep. There are plenty of laughs involving the pack and their sense of style (and inability to deal with infants), and some more serious moments as well as the pack settles into their new home and their new leadership.
I don't think readers without a basic familiarity with the Parasol-verse will have an easy time following the story -- but that just means that if you haven't read the Parasol Protectorate yet, now is the perfect time to go ahead. (Let's face it, it's ALWAYS the right time for the Parasol Protectorate!)
Such a wonderful gift to Gail Carriger's readers! If you love her characters and stories, get this one NOW.
I love, love, love the world of Gail Carriger's Parasol Protectorate (and also the Finishing School series and The Custard Protocol series), with their remarkable mix of supernatural shenanigans, intrigue, mayhem, and manners. The novella Romancing the Werewolf reunites two wonderful characters from the Parasol-verse, Biffy -- the dandy who wanted to be a vampire but ended up an Alpha werewolf -- and Lyall, the 400-year-old Beta werewolf who takes responsibility for the woes of the world and his beloved pack.
Here, Lyall finally comes home after 20 years away to resume his place as pack Beta... and to figure out if the connection between him and Biffy has stood the test of time during their years apart. Meanwhile, Biffy has the power of an Alpha but is so new in the role that he constantly second-guesses himself, and wonders if perhaps a romance with his Beta isn't exactly appropriate any longer.
For fans of Carriger's worlds, this novella is a total delight. The romance is sweet, sexy, and adorable -- but before Biffy and Lyall manage to figure out where they stand, they also have to deal with all sorts of chaos involving the babies that keep getting left on their doorstep. There are plenty of laughs involving the pack and their sense of style (and inability to deal with infants), and some more serious moments as well as the pack settles into their new home and their new leadership.
I don't think readers without a basic familiarity with the Parasol-verse will have an easy time following the story -- but that just means that if you haven't read the Parasol Protectorate yet, now is the perfect time to go ahead. (Let's face it, it's ALWAYS the right time for the Parasol Protectorate!)
Such a wonderful gift to Gail Carriger's readers! If you love her characters and stories, get this one NOW.
gryffintiel's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
nevclue's review against another edition
3.0
I haven't read much beyond Carriger's initial series in this world. I enjoyed this, but didn't find it particularly compelling.
teresab78's review against another edition
3.0
While this was entertaining and the narrator did a good job, there were far too many descriptions of waistcoats and fashion for my taste. Also, I was a little lost as to how this world functioned as I haven’t read any of the related books, although the precis said it could be read as a stand-alone. So, not bad but not really my cup of tea.