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capnlinnius's review against another edition
3.0
Another 3.5/5 because it ended too soon!
Fluffy mutual pining, big bad werewolf men playing cute games with babies, and impeccably dressed dandies. This story, just as the first in this series, makes no sense if you're not familiar with the reast of Carriger's books. If you are, however, this is a happy ending for another two of the characters. Well worth the time!
Fluffy mutual pining, big bad werewolf men playing cute games with babies, and impeccably dressed dandies. This story, just as the first in this series, makes no sense if you're not familiar with the reast of Carriger's books. If you are, however, this is a happy ending for another two of the characters. Well worth the time!
mehsi's review
5.0
Biffy x Lyall are reunited once more!
I was very much excited about this one, I loved Biffy and Lyall together in the Parasol Protectorate books. Even though they weren't together for long, I was shipping them instantly. They just made the perfect couple. <3
The book features several plots. From babies left on the doorstep to Biffy trying to get the pack together (and his worries about it) to them having to settle in a new place (our pack has finally moved away from the centre of London). There was never a dull moment in this book, every page brought something fun, exciting, or lovely.
I loved seeing Biffy as an Alpha, all the while being as fabulous as ever (though really dude, purple isn't really the right colour for curtains). He was so worried, but I just knew he didn't have to worry. He may not be the same kind of Alpha as a lot of others, he is much softer, kinder, and more fabulous. But he is an Alpha, and throughout the book I did see him make some amazing decisions, take the lead, care for his pack, try his best to have everyone settle in right, and much more.
The whole baby on the doorstep was hilarious, though it got even more exciting near the end of it all. I definitely didn't expect THAT to be the reason of the babies.
We also see a little bit of Lord Akeldama. It was definitely a bit sad when Biffy and he had to separate. Not only due to the move, but also because he has to move on from lost and old loves.
The only thing I found a bit sad was the lack of romance/sexy times. I was really looking forward to lots and lots of romance between between these two. On the one hand I get why these two haven't seen each other for 2 decades + some odd months. What they had before Lyall had to move was short, and both of them wasn't sure it was truly something. Not to mention the fact that Lyall wasn't around when Biffy got to be Alpha (I can just imagine how much it hurt him that his lover wasn't around during that time).
But even with all that you could see that they loved each other, you could see that they were eager to be together again. I was just shouting at my kindle (and yes, I will also buy the paperback) for them to kiss already. Arghhh, these two!
I loved how the author started with THAT scene from the Parasol Protectorate (gave us a much more intimate view on the situation) and then went 20 years in the future.
All in all, this is one novella that I loved, and I wouldn't mind more Lyall and Biffy, though this time with all the romance and sexy times! <3 I would highly recommend it.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
I was very much excited about this one, I loved Biffy and Lyall together in the Parasol Protectorate books. Even though they weren't together for long, I was shipping them instantly. They just made the perfect couple. <3
The book features several plots. From babies left on the doorstep to Biffy trying to get the pack together (and his worries about it) to them having to settle in a new place (our pack has finally moved away from the centre of London). There was never a dull moment in this book, every page brought something fun, exciting, or lovely.
I loved seeing Biffy as an Alpha, all the while being as fabulous as ever (though really dude, purple isn't really the right colour for curtains). He was so worried, but I just knew he didn't have to worry. He may not be the same kind of Alpha as a lot of others, he is much softer, kinder, and more fabulous. But he is an Alpha, and throughout the book I did see him make some amazing decisions, take the lead, care for his pack, try his best to have everyone settle in right, and much more.
The whole baby on the doorstep was hilarious, though it got even more exciting near the end of it all. I definitely didn't expect THAT to be the reason of the babies.
We also see a little bit of Lord Akeldama. It was definitely a bit sad when Biffy and he had to separate. Not only due to the move, but also because he has to move on from lost and old loves.
The only thing I found a bit sad was the lack of romance/sexy times. I was really looking forward to lots and lots of romance between between these two. On the one hand I get why these two haven't seen each other for 2 decades + some odd months. What they had before Lyall had to move was short, and both of them wasn't sure it was truly something. Not to mention the fact that Lyall wasn't around when Biffy got to be Alpha (I can just imagine how much it hurt him that his lover wasn't around during that time).
But even with all that you could see that they loved each other, you could see that they were eager to be together again. I was just shouting at my kindle (and yes, I will also buy the paperback) for them to kiss already. Arghhh, these two!
I loved how the author started with THAT scene from the Parasol Protectorate (gave us a much more intimate view on the situation) and then went 20 years in the future.
All in all, this is one novella that I loved, and I wouldn't mind more Lyall and Biffy, though this time with all the romance and sexy times! <3 I would highly recommend it.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
angieworld85's review
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.0
jackiehorne's review
4.0
3.5, only because I would have far preferred a full-length novel to tell the story of Biffy and Lyall coming back together after a 20-year absence. Still, Carriger's humor and light touch with romance are fully on evidence in this short novella, and yeah, Biffy and Lyall!
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
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
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
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