Reviews

The Sumage Solution by Gail Carriger, G.L. Carriger

katestermonster's review against another edition

emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

emilyinthewoods's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

hissingpotatoes's review against another edition

4.5

I adore idiots in love. 

Carriger can always be relied on for a feel-good story. This one is full of ups and downs and a lot of heart. The magic is interesting, the romance is smoking hot, and the found family is off-the-charts comforting. Conversations between characters about the serious stuff are breathtakingly meaningful. It's a whole package of a book, and I can't wait to read the rest of the series. 

djbrinsky's review against another edition

dark emotional inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

ergogretchen's review

3.0

I guess what I wanted was The Parasol Protectorate, but gay. Instead, I got a heavy helping of M/M erotica tropes, overwrought drama, angst that made no sense, and a world that seems much more interesting than we were allowed to see. I want more of this series, but with less insta-love, more character development, and more about the world the characters inhabit.

And more Manifest Destiny! She was the highlight of the book.

milointhewoods's review

3.0

so the actual politics of it and magic system is super confusing, and in my opinion, it doesn’t even barely level up to soulless. but it’s an entertaining silly read and i had fun with it, even if i’m not certain if some of the gay stereotypes are constructive and idk if the use of gay as an adjective in some of the circumstances it appears in in this book are all that cool.

minotaursmaze's review against another edition

funny lighthearted

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

3.5

Some of the descriptions were a little too odd to be real. But a fun book with very sarcastic characters which made it a fun read. 

bookwormerica's review

5.0

what an exciting new world ms.Carriger has made. I love the pack and especially Bryan. Max made me want to throat chop him ...but only bc he hurt Bryan..and Bryan wouldn't let me anyway lol aether set free in the world is a new way about it. I'm excited for San Andreas book 2!!

Reread 2019 ... just as good as the first read...why haven't I read it again sooner?

rebeccadupont's review

4.0

Enjoyable book, I liked the expansion of the fantasy universe set up in the 'Parasol' series and more supernatural creatures and magic abilities. Lots of gay sex, which is good but also a bit much at times. It did feel more like a set up for a series with less of it's own agency but I am looking forward to the progress of this new pack and relationships.

loulou87's review

DNF @50%

Major info dump in the first couple of chapters.

I can't connect with either MC.