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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
lisawreading's review
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
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
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.
neveth's review against another edition
5.0
Yesssssss!
Exactly the resolution and happily ever after I'd been hoping for! And some cults as well! Perfect in every way!
Exactly the resolution and happily ever after I'd been hoping for! And some cults as well! Perfect in every way!
knittinandchillin's review
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
daffz's review
4.0
It is always a delight to return to the world Gail Carriger created with her book series. I've read most (if not all) of the books set within this universe, but I never grow tired of it. The reunion between Biffy and Lyall was one that was long overdue, and I was immediately invested in their relationship. But what really sold this novel to me was how grounded it is in the world Carriger made , and how she managed to create an engaging plot as well with the few pages she had to work with. I really liked that it didn't JUST focus on the romance, it was the perfect balance for me. Romance books usually aren't my thing, so I was glad that the overall plot was nothing short of hilarious in true Gail Carriger fashion. Romancing the Werewolf really is a must-read for any Parasol Protectorate fans out there.