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3.89 AVERAGE
3.89 AVERAGE
I’ll start by saying I’ve become quite emotionally attached to this world and I’ve discovered this by how UPSET I am with Conell! WTF?
I was already annoyed during this book because he keeps so many secrets from his wife. He leaves the house without telling her a frighten armada was arriving then LEAVES THE COUNTRY without telling her where or why!
She follows him all the way there, then he verbally assaults her, kicks her out of the castle and the home. Publicly shames her and leaves her without protection to fend for herself. Quite frankly, I am disgusted with Conell and hope she either doesn’t get back with him or if she does it’s only after he’s jumped through a million hoops and groveled at her feet. Especially since he didn’t even TRY to talk about it before he ruined her life. That is not something you do to someone you care about.
Also am on the edge of my seat.
I was already annoyed during this book because he keeps so many secrets from his wife. He leaves the house without telling her a frighten armada was arriving then LEAVES THE COUNTRY without telling her where or why!
She follows him all the way there, then he verbally assaults her, kicks her out of the castle and the home. Publicly shames her and leaves her without protection to fend for herself. Quite frankly, I am disgusted with Conell and hope she either doesn’t get back with him or if she does it’s only after he’s jumped through a million hoops and groveled at her feet. Especially since he didn’t even TRY to talk about it before he ruined her life. That is not something you do to someone you care about.
Also am on the edge of my seat.
I enjoyed this book, but not nearly as much as I did the first of the series. I know I'm supposed to, but I really despise Ivy as a character so having her around the whole time is just terrible. This obviously left the reader on quite a cliffhanger, so I'm intrigued to see what happens in the series, but overall I was a bit let down by this second book.
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
3.75
Oh dear gods, what just happened? I finished this book last night, up to the wee hours, and that ending... I was so upset! I was practically tearing up. No, it just can't be...
And angry. Oh so angry at stupid Conall. Argh!
Overall, I enjoyed this book a lot, though perhaps a little less than the first. Perhaps it's merely because the first was so novel/ I was glad, however, that Alexia Italian-ness and dark complexion were only mentioned a handful of times, and not constantly.
I liked the additional of Madame Lefoux, the interplay between the newly married couple, the ever charming Lord Akeldama and his interesting involvement in the turn of events.
Ivy and Felicity were annoying, which, granted, they are meant to be, but their comments were just too repetitive. And the bit at the end with Ivy and Tunstell was just a mite predictable.
My main complaints, I suppose, was that I never really felt any sense of urgency in solving the case. And, for the most part, Alexia again seemed to sort of stumble onto answers, until the end, anyway. The mystery part, once again, was the weaker element of the story. But the personal touches were, once again, quite enough to make up for it.
And then the ending where the floor dropped out and everything lovely fell apart. All last night I was tossing and turning, waking up with reprimands and incriminations in my mind. Oh dear, oh dear - when is the next book out?
(Btw, everyone should read Michelle's review because it captures all my thoughts and does a much better job of it.
***
Finished my reread. Still mad at the ending, even though I knew it was coming.
I still generally liked it. I thought the part on the dirigible seemed a bit slow going, but I thought it picked up once they landed and the stuff between Conall and Alexia picked up again, but then it got a bit draggy figuring out the mystery again.
My biggest impression from the second read was how over-the-top annoying Ivy is in this one. Getting in the way, being entirely dense, and insisting Alexia didn't marry for love, when she was there for the first book. It just seemed out-of-character and was more vexing than amusing.
Weakrer than the first, but still enjoyable.
Oh dear gods, what just happened? I finished this book last night, up to the wee hours, and that ending... I was so upset! I was practically tearing up. No, it just can't be...
And angry. Oh so angry at stupid Conall. Argh!
Overall, I enjoyed this book a lot, though perhaps a little less than the first. Perhaps it's merely because the first was so novel/ I was glad, however, that Alexia Italian-ness and dark complexion were only mentioned a handful of times, and not constantly.
I liked the additional of Madame Lefoux, the interplay between the newly married couple, the ever charming Lord Akeldama and his interesting involvement in the turn of events.
Ivy and Felicity were annoying, which, granted, they are meant to be, but their comments were just too repetitive. And the bit at the end with Ivy and Tunstell was just a mite predictable.
My main complaints, I suppose, was that I never really felt any sense of urgency in solving the case. And, for the most part, Alexia again seemed to sort of stumble onto answers, until the end, anyway. The mystery part, once again, was the weaker element of the story. But the personal touches were, once again, quite enough to make up for it.
And then the ending where the floor dropped out and everything lovely fell apart. All last night I was tossing and turning, waking up with reprimands and incriminations in my mind. Oh dear, oh dear - when is the next book out?
(Btw, everyone should read Michelle's review because it captures all my thoughts and does a much better job of it.
***
Finished my reread. Still mad at the ending, even though I knew it was coming.
I still generally liked it. I thought the part on the dirigible seemed a bit slow going, but I thought it picked up once they landed and the stuff between Conall and Alexia picked up again, but then it got a bit draggy figuring out the mystery again.
My biggest impression from the second read was how over-the-top annoying Ivy is in this one. Getting in the way, being entirely dense, and insisting Alexia didn't marry for love, when she was there for the first book. It just seemed out-of-character and was more vexing than amusing.
Weakrer than the first, but still enjoyable.
Ok let me gush about this book for a moment because I absolutely adored it. Changeless was just as original, funny and witty as the first novel, but 100 times better because all the groundwork has been already been layed in the previous book. I love this world, it's humour, it's originality, and Carriger's simply delightful characters.
(also what's not to love about lesbians inventor scientists that dress in *gasp* mens clothing?!)
(also what's not to love about lesbians inventor scientists that dress in *gasp* mens clothing?!)
I love the writing of Ms. Carriger. Changeless is her second book that I bounded through; the first being Soulless - where I could almost hear the British, Irish, and, Scottish accents as I read. So this time I picked up the audiobook and was not disappointed. The adventures of Lady Maccon (formerly Miss Tarrabotti) are great fun. And it's always interesting to laugh out loud in your car while stuck in traffic and have people around you wonder what you're at. The Parasol Protectorate series (of which Soulless is the first and Changeless is the second) is a fantasy that takes place in Victorian еКLondon where vampires and werewolves are (somewhat) accepted as part of society. Ms. Carriger writes the 19th Century with amazing insight and these books are a joy to read. If you're into fantasy and like strong heroines, try it out.еК
So good! Had me talking/ranting out loud with frustration and laughing riotously at other parts. Despite the odd looks from my husband, I'll be recommending this series to anyone and everyone. And after that cliffhanger at the end, I can't wait to see what happens in the next book!
Not bad, but I got SO annoyed at how Alexia treated Ivy. If I were Ivy, I'd trade in Alexia for a nice extravagant hat or two. ;)
I did like the female werewolf character and the Scottish werewolf clan a lot. That made up somewhat for Alexia's increasingly obnoxious and self-righteous attitude, especially the delightful character of Tunstell. Yes, I like the hat-fancier and the actor! Haha, Alexia would be quite put out, with me being American on top of it.
I've done a more extensive review on book 3, so I won't say much more about this, except it did make me want to read further!
I did like the female werewolf character and the Scottish werewolf clan a lot. That made up somewhat for Alexia's increasingly obnoxious and self-righteous attitude, especially the delightful character of Tunstell. Yes, I like the hat-fancier and the actor! Haha, Alexia would be quite put out, with me being American on top of it.
I've done a more extensive review on book 3, so I won't say much more about this, except it did make me want to read further!
Meh. Now I remember why I stopped reading this series the first time. This book just doesn't have the the same amount of fun.
Soulless Alexia and her werewolf husband, Lord Maccon, are settling into domestic life. Alexia is still figuring out how to function as the Alpha of a werewolf pack and as a counselor to the queen. But there's something odd going on in London. The werewolves aren't able to change and the vampires are... human? It's up to Alexia to figure out what's going on. Too bad her husband has disappeared and she's not quite feeling like herself. But that's no matter. She has to charge onward, even if that means meeting a new friend (inventor Madame Lefoux who may not be as friendly as she appears), undo the spell put on the supernatural, and even going to Scotland.
Soulless Alexia and her werewolf husband, Lord Maccon, are settling into domestic life. Alexia is still figuring out how to function as the Alpha of a werewolf pack and as a counselor to the queen. But there's something odd going on in London. The werewolves aren't able to change and the vampires are... human? It's up to Alexia to figure out what's going on. Too bad her husband has disappeared and she's not quite feeling like herself. But that's no matter. She has to charge onward, even if that means meeting a new friend (inventor Madame Lefoux who may not be as friendly as she appears), undo the spell put on the supernatural, and even going to Scotland.