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jobustitch's review
3.0
I still love all the characters, although this time, it seemed like there were too many plot points and not all of them seemed to be resolved. A little annoying. Can't wait to read the next installment.
nekoi's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
mehsi's review
5.0
Read a bit of this book every day. I am hoping to finish this series this week. After that I am going to read her latest M/M book.:P
The 4th book, pregnancy (and waddling around London solving mysteries), werewolves, vampires, zombie porcupines (??), romance, and more!
Yes, a confession, I skipped the third book. I read snippets of it so I knew vaguely what was going on. Sorry, I just couldn't stand a whole book with possible silly/overdone drama because of what happened at the end in book 2 (which I still think was a shitty way to end a book).
Yep, in this book Alexia is fully pregnant, but of course she isn't going to be stopped. This lady is just keeps on going. Even 8 months pregnant and she goes out to solve mysteries, go in dirigibles, do a few chases here and there. Eh, it is nothing strange for Alexia. And I love her for it. She isn't going to let a baby stop her from doing what she wants to do. From doing her job. From nosing around. Many a pregnant lady would just sit down by this stage, take things calmly. And sure, Alexia takes some breaks, or glares at people for making the infant inconvenience move/kick/etc., but generally this girl is on the move.
Plus the pregnancy brought some hilarious scenes, like when Alexia is hungry and every vampire and werewolf near her can just whip out food out of pockets instantly. :P
Even though of course her hubbie Conall would rather see his wife sit still for once, and is in even higher must protect mode. For which I love him even more. Sure, I still want to smack him on the head for what he said and did during the ending of book 2, but I am a pretty forgiving gal, and he does show remorse for what he did and said. He is trying to make up for everything. Protecting his wife and child even more, making sure her every whims are handled, making sure his wife is happy. He is a great guy.
The solution to the baby (since Alexia is still being followed by murderous vampires)? I definitely loved it, I was at first worried that it would mean Alexia and Conall wouldn't be seeing the kid much, but then Alexia brought up that plan and I was squealing. It is sad that this plan had to be concocted though. I know the kid is a potential danger, but really, it is also still a kid and those do need a parents' love when that can be provided (in this case yes). It was quite generous of Lord Akeldama to do all that for Alexia and her baby. Then again, I didn't expect anything less for the vampire, he is so sweet and kind (though his endearing words are getting a bit cringy).
The mystery/the trouble in this book? It was quite an interesting one, as it also brought some more insight in Conall's past (with his old pack, the assassination attempt back then, what happened after). I was already curious when some stuff was mentioned in the previous books, so I am happy that Gail Carriger continued the story in this one.
I wasn't amused with the fact that Felicity was once again popping up a lot. I absolutely dislike that twit. She is so annoying. I definitely didn't see that development coming though when it happened. But thinking back... it does fit her. She is the kind of person for that. I just hope she won't pop up too much in the next book.
Ivy? I was happy to see her back, and I also loved what Alexia arranged for her (I was squealing in delight). I hope we will see more of Ivy in the next book and hopefully with some more arrangements for certain things. ;) I was also delighted by another event in Ivy's life. How happy I was for her and Tunstell, congrats you two!
The ending and all (really so much happened) there? Perfection. I won't spoil anything, you will just have to read the book, but be prepared for a ride. Fasten your seat belts, grab some tissues, some fresh tea, and enjoy.
I could go on and on about this book, but I think I have said most of what I wanted. So lastly, I would definitely recommend this book (and the series).
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
The 4th book, pregnancy (and waddling around London solving mysteries), werewolves, vampires, zombie porcupines (??), romance, and more!
Yes, a confession, I skipped the third book. I read snippets of it so I knew vaguely what was going on. Sorry, I just couldn't stand a whole book with possible silly/overdone drama because of what happened at the end in book 2 (which I still think was a shitty way to end a book).
Yep, in this book Alexia is fully pregnant, but of course she isn't going to be stopped. This lady is just keeps on going. Even 8 months pregnant and she goes out to solve mysteries, go in dirigibles, do a few chases here and there. Eh, it is nothing strange for Alexia. And I love her for it. She isn't going to let a baby stop her from doing what she wants to do. From doing her job. From nosing around. Many a pregnant lady would just sit down by this stage, take things calmly. And sure, Alexia takes some breaks, or glares at people for making the infant inconvenience move/kick/etc., but generally this girl is on the move.
Plus the pregnancy brought some hilarious scenes, like when Alexia is hungry and every vampire and werewolf near her can just whip out food out of pockets instantly. :P
Even though of course her hubbie Conall would rather see his wife sit still for once, and is in even higher must protect mode. For which I love him even more. Sure, I still want to smack him on the head for what he said and did during the ending of book 2, but I am a pretty forgiving gal, and he does show remorse for what he did and said. He is trying to make up for everything. Protecting his wife and child even more, making sure her every whims are handled, making sure his wife is happy. He is a great guy.
The solution to the baby (since Alexia is still being followed by murderous vampires)? I definitely loved it, I was at first worried that it would mean Alexia and Conall wouldn't be seeing the kid much, but then Alexia brought up that plan and I was squealing. It is sad that this plan had to be concocted though. I know the kid is a potential danger, but really, it is also still a kid and those do need a parents' love when that can be provided (in this case yes). It was quite generous of Lord Akeldama to do all that for Alexia and her baby. Then again, I didn't expect anything less for the vampire, he is so sweet and kind (though his endearing words are getting a bit cringy).
The mystery/the trouble in this book? It was quite an interesting one, as it also brought some more insight in Conall's past (with his old pack, the assassination attempt back then, what happened after). I was already curious when some stuff was mentioned in the previous books, so I am happy that Gail Carriger continued the story in this one.
I wasn't amused with the fact that Felicity was once again popping up a lot. I absolutely dislike that twit. She is so annoying. I definitely didn't see that development coming though when it happened. But thinking back... it does fit her. She is the kind of person for that. I just hope she won't pop up too much in the next book.
Ivy? I was happy to see her back, and I also loved what Alexia arranged for her (I was squealing in delight). I hope we will see more of Ivy in the next book and hopefully with some more arrangements for certain things. ;) I was also delighted by another event in Ivy's life. How happy I was for her and Tunstell, congrats you two!
The ending and all (really so much happened) there? Perfection. I won't spoil anything, you will just have to read the book, but be prepared for a ride. Fasten your seat belts, grab some tissues, some fresh tea, and enjoy.
I could go on and on about this book, but I think I have said most of what I wanted. So lastly, I would definitely recommend this book (and the series).
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
premium_huhn's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Uiuiui, ich hab die hinteren beiden Bände jetzt so schnell hintereinander und in einem solchen Tempo gelesen, dass sie in meinem Kopf zu einer kontinulierlichen Story vermengt sind. Ich hoffe, ich kriege die Reviews sauber getrennt.
In Heartless ermittelt die hochschwangere Alexia nach Warnung durch einen ziemlich aufgelösten Geist im Fall eines geplantes Anschlags auf die Queen. Sie manövriert sich durch London und durch die menschliche und übernatürliche Gesellschaft beim Versuch, neben diesem nicht ganz irrelevanten Problem außerdem die mit der anstehenden Geburt ihres Kindes in Verbindung stehenden Unannehmlichkeiten - mordlustige Vampire etwa - in den Griff zu bekommen.
Ehrlich ... so viel mehr muss man zum Plot gar nicht wissen. Er basiert im Wesentlichen darauf, dass mehr als eine Figur ihr Hirn am Einlass zur Geschichte in der Garderobe abgegeben zu haben scheint. Ist aber auch wurscht, denn es ist ja so: In irgendeiner anderen Review hier auf Goodreads steht sinngemäß drin, dass der Plot bloß eine Ausrede sei, um mit den Charakteren abzuhängen. Und genau so ist es. Möglicherweise habe ich genau deswegen diesen Band sehr gemocht. Also jedenfalls immer dann, wenn Alexias grauenhafte Schwester nicht im Bild war. Man, ist die so eine grässliche Person und es entzieht sich absolut meinem Verständnis, wieso Alexia immer noch mit ihr spricht und sie - obwohl sie ihr offenkundig nichts Gutes will - in ihrem Haus wohnen lässt.
Naja und UFF das Ende kam unerwartet.Akeldama, das verzeihe ich dir NIE!!!) Haha, aber im Ernst - nachdem ich die Vampire schon für einigermaßen bescheuert hielt, weil sie sich allgemein ganz schön rumschubsen lassen, werden sie hier ein wenig restituiert.
Mein erklärter Lieblingscharakter ist und bleibt Lyall, aber Biffy als tragischer Werwolf-der-lieber-Vampir-geworden-wäre, ist natürlich auch prima. :)
In Heartless ermittelt die hochschwangere Alexia nach Warnung durch einen ziemlich aufgelösten Geist im Fall eines geplantes Anschlags auf die Queen. Sie manövriert sich durch London und durch die menschliche und übernatürliche Gesellschaft beim Versuch, neben diesem nicht ganz irrelevanten Problem außerdem die mit der anstehenden Geburt ihres Kindes in Verbindung stehenden Unannehmlichkeiten - mordlustige Vampire etwa - in den Griff zu bekommen.
Ehrlich ... so viel mehr muss man zum Plot gar nicht wissen. Er basiert im Wesentlichen darauf, dass mehr als eine Figur ihr Hirn am Einlass zur Geschichte in der Garderobe abgegeben zu haben scheint. Ist aber auch wurscht, denn es ist ja so: In irgendeiner anderen Review hier auf Goodreads steht sinngemäß drin, dass der Plot bloß eine Ausrede sei, um mit den Charakteren abzuhängen. Und genau so ist es. Möglicherweise habe ich genau deswegen diesen Band sehr gemocht. Also jedenfalls immer dann, wenn Alexias grauenhafte Schwester nicht im Bild war. Man, ist die so eine grässliche Person und es entzieht sich absolut meinem Verständnis, wieso Alexia immer noch mit ihr spricht und sie - obwohl sie ihr offenkundig nichts Gutes will - in ihrem Haus wohnen lässt.
Naja und UFF das Ende kam unerwartet.
Mein erklärter Lieblingscharakter ist und bleibt Lyall, aber Biffy als tragischer Werwolf-der-lieber-Vampir-geworden-wäre, ist natürlich auch prima. :)
yenteb's review
3.0
Still like Alexia, but honestly there were times where I was yelling at her for not seeing the obvious things right in front of her. And the big decision in the beginning? No. Just no. I kept hoping for that to be changed later in the book, but no such luck. Victorian times or not, why would anyone think that was a good solution? Also as a mother who's been pregnant 4 times, really really amazing what Alexia can pull off 8 months into her pregnancy and with a still healing twisted ankle no less.
Good series but starting to get a bit predictable.
Good series but starting to get a bit predictable.
stepriot's review
1.0
I find myself disliking Alexia a little more with each book. By the end of this one I loathed her, which is impressive given how many despicable characters I enjoy.
magikspells's review against another edition
5.0
I expected to go into this book and feel halfhearted as a lot of middle books in a series sometimes come across as filler. But I was totally blindsided by a lot of revelations (in a good way). Normally I can see these coming, but I wasn't expecting these. It's a good thing I was in my car alone at some parts because surely my gasps would have garnered a bit more attention then I would have wanted to explain. What can I say, 4 books in, I get invested in characters.
Nevertheless, I have the next book, which the library tried to hide from me. I'll have to see if I can muster up the awesome voices Emily Gray has on the audiobook, but alas my English accent is nonexistent.
And on a side note I hope I get to see more Biffy and Lyall. I think I have a new ship. I regret nothing.
Nevertheless, I have the next book, which the library tried to hide from me. I'll have to see if I can muster up the awesome voices Emily Gray has on the audiobook, but alas my English accent is nonexistent.
And on a side note I hope I get to see more Biffy and Lyall. I think I have a new ship. I regret nothing.
edshara's review
4.0
I can tell I'm way too invested in this world and these characters because I threw a bit of a tantrum and almost quit the book in the first chapter. I didn't like how things seemed to be going for Alexia. However, our ever practical protagonist, came up with a solution that I could live with (lol) and once fully explained I liked how it worked out for all parties involved.
This book seemed to have just about all the characters experiencing some sort of emotional turmoil at some point and I rather enjoyed seeing their depth. It was also fun and interesting to see another side to some of our more prominent characters. I especially liked the character development of Ivy. So many people underestimate her, including Alexia. And, while she's not as polished, she seems just about as good at gathering information and keeping secrets as Lord Akeldama.
I liked how the mystery in this book had a few different layers but I wasn't all that impressed. I guess I didn't understand what the character involved would have done had they succeeded in their plan. I just don't see how any place would have been safe for them, especially after what happened with Alexia in Blameless, she was hunted from England to Italy.
I loved how despite being pregnant, it was still business as usual for Alexia. She didn't let her "infant inconvenience" hamper her pursuit of solving the mystery and putting everything straight.
I didn't think it was possible but I like Felictiy even less. She just gets under my skin. Overall, Heartless is a solid addition to the series and I would highly recommend.
This book seemed to have just about all the characters experiencing some sort of emotional turmoil at some point and I rather enjoyed seeing their depth. It was also fun and interesting to see another side to some of our more prominent characters. I especially liked the character development of Ivy. So many people underestimate her, including Alexia. And, while she's not as polished, she seems just about as good at gathering information and keeping secrets as Lord Akeldama.
I liked how the mystery in this book had a few different layers but I wasn't all that impressed. I guess I didn't understand what the character involved would have done had they succeeded in their plan. I just don't see how any place would have been safe for them, especially after what happened with Alexia in Blameless, she was hunted from England to Italy.
I loved how despite being pregnant, it was still business as usual for Alexia. She didn't let her "infant inconvenience" hamper her pursuit of solving the mystery and putting everything straight.
I didn't think it was possible but I like Felictiy even less. She just gets under my skin. Overall, Heartless is a solid addition to the series and I would highly recommend.
freadomlibrary's review against another edition
4.0
Actual rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
This review was originally posted at https://freadomlibrary.wordpress.com/
Critically
Plot – 4 out of 5 stars
I feel like I constantly repeat myself for this entire series but I just can’t help it. The plot is fast-paced, action-packed, completely hilarious and dramatic. It’s so entertaining and surprising, things definitely picked up this time around after the slight disappointment of the last book. Definitely enjoyed this one much more.
Writing Style – 4 out of 5 stars
Again, repeating myself but I don’t care. It’s funny, historically accurate, and imaginative. It’s really verbose, there are not too many chapters but there are pretty long in length. Plus it’s detailed and very descriptive, it’s very easy to feel immersed into the plot.
Characters – 5 out of 5 stars
Said it before and I’ll say it again, I love these characters. I am definitely much happier with the representation of the personalities of the characters in this installment. Alexia is back to her awesome freaking self. She’s back to being determined, commanding and powerful. She’s sassy and totally in her element. Plus, there is an extra aspect of her that is strange still but totally adorable and I like it a lot more than the new aspect from last book. Conall is three times better than the last time. He’s still impatient as always, but he’s sweet and caring. He’s smart and powerful and I love him. The supporting characters are freaking awesome. There’s a new specific story line that I think is amazing and there’s also some new information about a particular character’s past that just blows my mind.
Emotionally
The plot was crazy! It almost felt like something from a completely different series. There was so much going on at once and I could not believe even half of it. We start off with a ghost spouting off deadly conspiracies, Alexia is in a very delicate condition, there are people trying to end her life and that’s just the beginning! There is so much action, I honestly don’t know how it all it into one book and even more, how Alexia survived it all. I didn’t really understand how she got involved into the whole plot drama that was going on. It sort of took her in by association and was not actually something she had to be a participant in. But because she is such a great and caring person, when there is a crisis that involves her friends or is part of her job description, she dives right into it with no thought behind her actions. Gotta love her. There were quite a few side plots that sprung up and started to mix together and become one giant crazy mess. It completely blew me away to be quite honest.
Alexia is amazing. If I hadn’t said it before or even if I have, she’s one of my favorite characters ever. Her condition does not slow her down at all and she is just as strong and sassy as ever. I am so glad that she is on her tip top shape even though it’s insanity that it is.
Lord Maccon is so cute in this book! There is a specific plot line that involves Lord Akeldama, Professor Lyall and Biffy and it’s completely heartbreaking and it made me want to die. Genevive or Madame Lefoux is crazy insane! This book made me kind of hate her a little bit to be quite honest. I wish I could go deeper into this, so badly!
This review was originally posted at https://freadomlibrary.wordpress.com/
Critically
Plot – 4 out of 5 stars
I feel like I constantly repeat myself for this entire series but I just can’t help it. The plot is fast-paced, action-packed, completely hilarious and dramatic. It’s so entertaining and surprising, things definitely picked up this time around after the slight disappointment of the last book. Definitely enjoyed this one much more.
Writing Style – 4 out of 5 stars
Again, repeating myself but I don’t care. It’s funny, historically accurate, and imaginative. It’s really verbose, there are not too many chapters but there are pretty long in length. Plus it’s detailed and very descriptive, it’s very easy to feel immersed into the plot.
Characters – 5 out of 5 stars
Said it before and I’ll say it again, I love these characters. I am definitely much happier with the representation of the personalities of the characters in this installment. Alexia is back to her awesome freaking self. She’s back to being determined, commanding and powerful. She’s sassy and totally in her element. Plus, there is an extra aspect of her that is strange still but totally adorable and I like it a lot more than the new aspect from last book. Conall is three times better than the last time. He’s still impatient as always, but he’s sweet and caring. He’s smart and powerful and I love him. The supporting characters are freaking awesome. There’s a new specific story line that I think is amazing and there’s also some new information about a particular character’s past that just blows my mind.
Emotionally
Spoiler
Definitely enjoyed this one a lot more than it’s predecessor but I still felt that there was something missing.The plot was crazy! It almost felt like something from a completely different series. There was so much going on at once and I could not believe even half of it. We start off with a ghost spouting off deadly conspiracies, Alexia is in a very delicate condition, there are people trying to end her life and that’s just the beginning! There is so much action, I honestly don’t know how it all it into one book and even more, how Alexia survived it all. I didn’t really understand how she got involved into the whole plot drama that was going on. It sort of took her in by association and was not actually something she had to be a participant in. But because she is such a great and caring person, when there is a crisis that involves her friends or is part of her job description, she dives right into it with no thought behind her actions. Gotta love her. There were quite a few side plots that sprung up and started to mix together and become one giant crazy mess. It completely blew me away to be quite honest.
Alexia is amazing. If I hadn’t said it before or even if I have, she’s one of my favorite characters ever. Her condition does not slow her down at all and she is just as strong and sassy as ever. I am so glad that she is on her tip top shape even though it’s insanity that it is.
Lord Maccon is so cute in this book! There is a specific plot line that involves Lord Akeldama, Professor Lyall and Biffy and it’s completely heartbreaking and it made me want to die. Genevive or Madame Lefoux is crazy insane! This book made me kind of hate her a little bit to be quite honest. I wish I could go deeper into this, so badly!