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3.73 AVERAGE
3.73 AVERAGE
I think this series takes place before the Parasol Protectorate series but I'm not 100% positive. It doesn't matter either way, this book was fun! Humor, intrigue, resourceful girls, gadgets, vampires and werewolves. What's not to love?
A delightfully fun romp through steampunk Victorian England! This series is set prior to the wonderful Parasol Protectorate series, allowing for a number of Parasol characters to make appearances. Newcomer Sophronia makes for a great main character - curious and willing to take some risks, she brings the reader along as she discovers more about the secondary meaning of finishing at her school.
There is an overarching storyline that appears largely at the beginning and provides for an exciting ending, but the central section primarily focuses on the school itself and the students and faculty. This can go either way for a reader as far as holding one's interest. Since the idea of the practical issues surrounding a secret spy school in the sky intrigued me quite a bit, I found it rather entertaining to learn about how it worked.
Looking forward to the next!
There is an overarching storyline that appears largely at the beginning and provides for an exciting ending, but the central section primarily focuses on the school itself and the students and faculty. This can go either way for a reader as far as holding one's interest. Since the idea of the practical issues surrounding a secret spy school in the sky intrigued me quite a bit, I found it rather entertaining to learn about how it worked.
Looking forward to the next!
I was a little leery about this one. I love the Parasol Protectorate series, but I am much of a YA fan. However, Ms. Carriger's whimsical brand of peculiar practicality came shining through right from the first pages.
I was quickly carried away by the plight of the precocious Sophronia and her quirky little companions.
I really don't think that there is another author who could have made this book work. Ms. Carriger's way of blending prissy Victorian sensibilities with steam punk fantasy makes for an enjoyable romp every time.
I was quickly carried away by the plight of the precocious Sophronia and her quirky little companions.
I really don't think that there is another author who could have made this book work. Ms. Carriger's way of blending prissy Victorian sensibilities with steam punk fantasy makes for an enjoyable romp every time.
I really enjoyed this read. It was a fun adventure. I love Sophronia and Diminity and how they get into different situations at the finishing school. Monique is the bully hiding the prototype and the girls have to retrieve it for the good of the school.
Another sassy book by Carriger, a new series set in young adult and about 40 years earlier to Parasol Protectorate series. But if you are looking for the wit and humor of her previous series, it is not here. I am not sure if Carriger thought teens could not handle her excellent adult writing skills or what, but it seemed "dumbed" down to me. There was still adventure and personality, it was still an enjoyable read but it was not all I expected from a Carriger novel. I will go on to read the series. Carriger's writing and characters are somewhat unique and it was still pleasurable to be brought back to this world.
Almost became a DNF, but I rarely do that, instead I am struggling through the whole f*ing thing... Like now. My god, how terrible this book is, I can't even tell. Even one star is way overrating it.
Nice. YA, but very Y versus A. Think steampunk Nancy Drew with vampires and werewolves. That's pretty much what's going on. Would have eaten this up as a kid.