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3.89 AVERAGE
3.89 AVERAGE
I had forgotten how good these books were, despite the very long chapters. I think these books have some of the longest chapters in them to be honest.
I had also forgotten what happened (hence the re-read of the series) and I am enjoying finding everything out again.
I'm on to book 3 now.
I had also forgotten what happened (hence the re-read of the series) and I am enjoying finding everything out again.
I'm on to book 3 now.
This world has the best characters, Alexia is a fierce some FMC and I love that she takes no messing from the men. Her relationship with conall is the best too, the way they love each other is *chefs kiss*. obviously i’m a big fan of lord akeldama and there were a few new characters in this that were perfect, even if some were annoying (channing channing of the chesterfield channings 😂) i liked that this one felt more steampunk even if i did get lost in the science at times. I love being immersed in this world and i’m keen to see what happens in the next one after that ending
The second in Carriger's Parosol Protectorate series, Changeless tkes us up to Scotland amid a struggling werewolf clan who are suffering from an unfortunate case of humanity, along with most of London's usually supernatural set. Alexa wants to find out more about her husband's family and also get to the bottom of this affliction - is it a weapon? an illness? - before some real damage is done.
I raced through this instalment which was just as witty and fun as the first book Soulless. The vivid Victorian setting and lively characters make these books so very enjoyable and distinctly for adults, unlike the ubiquitous Young Adult supernatural books which often (but not always) fail to fully engage the adult reader. This is not a criticism - these books are not written for an adult readship - but it is refreshing nonetheless to have such good writing in such a frivilous and fun genre.
I am now a little concerned that I don't have Blameless (the third in the series) on hand although I may well wait a while so I can really savour it.
I raced through this instalment which was just as witty and fun as the first book Soulless. The vivid Victorian setting and lively characters make these books so very enjoyable and distinctly for adults, unlike the ubiquitous Young Adult supernatural books which often (but not always) fail to fully engage the adult reader. This is not a criticism - these books are not written for an adult readship - but it is refreshing nonetheless to have such good writing in such a frivilous and fun genre.
I am now a little concerned that I don't have Blameless (the third in the series) on hand although I may well wait a while so I can really savour it.
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-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:
No
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
Madame Genevieve Lefoux will always hold a special place in my heart (and to think I still thought I was straight when I first read these books). If one were to skip the last five pages of this book it would be practically perfect.
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I was very excited to read this since the first book enveloped me into a Victorian spell.
I did love this book...in the end. I had a hard time finding the same tempo of the first book. Basically it was like a steam engine taking off from a station. It took a while to get started but once it got going it was just like old times.
The writing style of Gail Carriger lends itself to the comical/sarcastic banter between characters that I so enjoy. Based in the late 1800s where vampires and warewolves are 'out' among society, the book builds the plot around an odd situation where the warewolves and vampires are finding themselves human (no fangs or fur).
Naturally it is up to Lady Maccon to determine the cause of the problem.
The book is funny and the ending drives the plot of the next book (due out in Sept).
I did love this book...in the end. I had a hard time finding the same tempo of the first book. Basically it was like a steam engine taking off from a station. It took a while to get started but once it got going it was just like old times.
The writing style of Gail Carriger lends itself to the comical/sarcastic banter between characters that I so enjoy. Based in the late 1800s where vampires and warewolves are 'out' among society, the book builds the plot around an odd situation where the warewolves and vampires are finding themselves human (no fangs or fur).
Naturally it is up to Lady Maccon to determine the cause of the problem.
The book is funny and the ending drives the plot of the next book (due out in Sept).
I'm writing this review after having finished the series, so I can say that this was my favorite of the entire series. I loved the way this book expanded the world of Soulless by introducing new characters, new locations, and deepening our understanding of the characters introduced in the first book. Also, blessedly, this book corrects some of the roving POV problems I had with the first book making it 100% more enjoyable from this writer's narrative perspective.
This book also feels much more like steampunk than gaslamp fantasy. In Soulless while there are a handful of contraptions, the story focuses mostly around the paranormal elements and is more concerned with introducing society than providing any social commentary. But Changeless course corrects in two key ways that carry through the series—it introduces women's issues (which culminates in Blameless) and, with the introduction of Madame Lefoux, steampunk gadgetry is front and center. Which is to say, this is the book that convinced me to read to the end of the series.
This book also feels much more like steampunk than gaslamp fantasy. In Soulless while there are a handful of contraptions, the story focuses mostly around the paranormal elements and is more concerned with introducing society than providing any social commentary. But Changeless course corrects in two key ways that carry through the series—it introduces women's issues (which culminates in Blameless) and, with the introduction of Madame Lefoux, steampunk gadgetry is front and center. Which is to say, this is the book that convinced me to read to the end of the series.
