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slothpandakaty's review
5.0
I enjoyed book 1 but book 2, this was even better! (Which doesn't seem to be the common opinion).
I could not put this down and that ending especially! I figured out pretty early on what the big reveal was going to be, it's hinted at heavily throughout, but I was not expecting the reaction from Lord Maccon! I was left with my jaw on the floor yelling 'WHAT?!' at the book in my hands! It pushed it from a 4/4.5 to a 5 star for me.
Thank goodness I have the next book on my shelf to read immediately!
Book 2 sees us move from London to a castle in Scotland, whilst Alexia is trying to work out what has caused the mysterious 'plague' which is causing the supernatural set some problems.
If supernatural, steampunk Victorian era, with some added romance and some mystery appeals to you at all, pick up this series!!
I could not put this down and that ending especially! I figured out pretty early on what the big reveal was going to be, it's hinted at heavily throughout, but I was not expecting the reaction from Lord Maccon! I was left with my jaw on the floor yelling 'WHAT?!' at the book in my hands! It pushed it from a 4/4.5 to a 5 star for me.
Thank goodness I have the next book on my shelf to read immediately!
Book 2 sees us move from London to a castle in Scotland, whilst Alexia is trying to work out what has caused the mysterious 'plague' which is causing the supernatural set some problems.
If supernatural, steampunk Victorian era, with some added romance and some mystery appeals to you at all, pick up this series!!
ella1801's review
3.0
Eh, not as good as the first. Carriger's wearing the cliches thin, which, granted, isn't the most difficult thing to do when the entire subgenre is made of them. And yet, she strays more into the "romance" section than the "fantasy/horror" where the novel is shelved. I love the idea of a grotesque steampunk thriller--and this could be a magnificent one with its Austen-ite voice but with a different emphasis--but it's sorely lacking. Better labeled as alt-universe historical chick lit.
For better mysteries with early Victorian vestments, check out the Mrs Jeffries series by Emily Brightwell.
But you know me, I'll still finish the series.
For better mysteries with early Victorian vestments, check out the Mrs Jeffries series by Emily Brightwell.
But you know me, I'll still finish the series.
jgintrovertedreader's review
4.0
Alexia Maccon, née Tarrabotti, is awakened one morning by her husband bellowing out orders and questions. He doesn't take time to answer her questions, but of course she finds out what's going on later. Something or someone has found a way to completely negate whatever magic makes supernatural beings, well--supernatural. This has London in an uproar. When the phenomenon seems to be traveling north to Scotland, Lord Maccon sets out in that direction too. He wants to investigate further, plus he needs to check in with his old pack. Alexia just can't be left behind, so one dirigible ride later, she joins him up there to find the pack in disarray.
Another fun entry into The Parasol Protectorate! I swear I smiled and giggled the whole way through. Alexia is just as hardheaded and Lord Maccon is just as Alpha. Yum-mmmeeeee. *Waggling eyebrows lasciviously* Alexia is settling into her role as the Woolsey pack's Alpha female with ease. It's a role she was practically made for. There's one confrontation with a member of the pack who has just returned from India that left me laughing. She handled him as only Alexia can. She manages to get herself into even more trouble this time around, believe it or not.
A strange French inventor, Madame Lefoux, makes an appearance too. We're never quite sure what her role is in everything, but she had me hopelessly intrigued. She is to Alexia as Q is to Bond. Talk about a tricked-out parasol! She hooks Alexia up! MacGyver would be jealous of this thing! She's wonderfully eccentric and I couldn't help but love her even as I wondered about her loyalties.
Ivy Hisselpenny and Alexia's sister Felicity have a much-larger role in this book, and all I have to say about that is, "Poor Tunstell. He didn't stand a chance." Ivy's hats are even more garish, Felicity is even bitchier, but their catty spats with each other and Alexia are priceless.
I had an idea what was going on with the mystery and wondered why no one even thought to consider it until the end.
Speaking of the ending...
That's really what knocked this back a star. It's a cliffhanger, it came out of the blue, (Well, sort of. I knew part of what was going on), and it relied heavily on miscommunication. I know miscommunication happens but it irritates the heck out of me when a whole new plot turns on it.
Still, highly recommended for fans of this kind of funny, character-driven, supernatural mystery. I'm anxiously awaiting [b:Blameless|7719355|Blameless (The Parasol Protectorate, #3)|Gail Carriger|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1268084164s/7719355.jpg|10463674]. Darn cliffhangers.
Another fun entry into The Parasol Protectorate! I swear I smiled and giggled the whole way through. Alexia is just as hardheaded and Lord Maccon is just as Alpha. Yum-mmmeeeee. *Waggling eyebrows lasciviously* Alexia is settling into her role as the Woolsey pack's Alpha female with ease. It's a role she was practically made for. There's one confrontation with a member of the pack who has just returned from India that left me laughing. She handled him as only Alexia can. She manages to get herself into even more trouble this time around, believe it or not.
A strange French inventor, Madame Lefoux, makes an appearance too. We're never quite sure what her role is in everything, but she had me hopelessly intrigued. She is to Alexia as Q is to Bond. Talk about a tricked-out parasol! She hooks Alexia up! MacGyver would be jealous of this thing! She's wonderfully eccentric and I couldn't help but love her even as I wondered about her loyalties.
Ivy Hisselpenny and Alexia's sister Felicity have a much-larger role in this book, and all I have to say about that is, "Poor Tunstell. He didn't stand a chance." Ivy's hats are even more garish, Felicity is even bitchier, but their catty spats with each other and Alexia are priceless.
I had an idea what was going on with the mystery and wondered why no one even thought to consider it until the end.
Speaking of the ending...
That's really what knocked this back a star. It's a cliffhanger, it came out of the blue, (Well, sort of. I knew part of what was going on), and it relied heavily on miscommunication. I know miscommunication happens but it irritates the heck out of me when a whole new plot turns on it.
Still, highly recommended for fans of this kind of funny, character-driven, supernatural mystery. I'm anxiously awaiting [b:Blameless|7719355|Blameless (The Parasol Protectorate, #3)|Gail Carriger|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1268084164s/7719355.jpg|10463674]. Darn cliffhangers.
fae713's review
5.0
Ms. Carriger has managed something quite rare; a second book that surpasses the first. This series has captured my imagination to the extent that I am most definitely losing sleep. Changeless kept me from wanting to do much of anything, including work.
sgradycohen's review
4.0
Gail Carrier expands on the the world she built in Soulless with interesting characters added to the cast, more layers of supernatural "politics", fun steampunk weapons, and a good dash of relationship conflict
dinnureads's review against another edition
5.0
Everything was well predictable (though it did not make it boring or anything like that) until the end and then poooof....Wtf, lord Maccon....how could you...? :( I am so going to read the next book in the series right away....because I just can't live with my annoyance right now! :P
bethbock27's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
cmaree88's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
jazzinbuns's review
4.0
Okay, I'm mad at Connall for the ending, but I do understand where he was coming from with his reaction.