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3.89 AVERAGE
3.89 AVERAGE
Another great Parasol Protectorate book. My only complaint is that the narrator changed the pronunciation of Lord Akeldama from "Ah-KEEL-dama" to "akel-DAMA", and every time she says his name it catches me off guard.
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It was an entertaining read, but hopelessly predictable, and other than the introduction of the mysterious Madame Lefoux, failed to introduce any new elements to this particular universe, though revisiting old friends is always fun.
At least it focused on the werewolves and not vampires. An enjoyable book, and a good purchase for the Kindle.
At least it focused on the werewolves and not vampires. An enjoyable book, and a good purchase for the Kindle.
4.25 stars.
Ooh, damn! Okay, so the title of the next book in the series has potentially and suddenly made sense within the last few pages of this book. Hot damn. Again, the same praise for this book as I had for [b:Soulless|6381205|Soulless (Parasol Protectorate, #1)|Gail Carriger|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1314020848l/6381205._SY75_.jpg|6569140], including the brilliant audiobook narrator. However, I had a couple of issues with this book that knocked down my rating.
One is that I now detest both Ivy and Felicity, and failed to understand why their presence was necessary. They're so incredibly irritating, and their constant selfishness and almost monologue-like ramblings did nothing but take away from my enjoyment of the novel.
My second complaint irritated me less than the previous point, and that is that it simply took a while for the plot to really kick in. Usually, I don't mind that. In fact, I'd go so far as to say that I prefer that, but I was around 60% of the way through the book, and still no "real" plot felt particularly evident. Once it did kick in, it was worth the wait, but I could've done with some more adventure and a little less of Ivy being so dense and selfish!
Despite that, though! Really enjoyed it, and I'll be picking up the next book soon.
Ooh, damn! Okay, so the title of the next book in the series has potentially and suddenly made sense within the last few pages of this book. Hot damn. Again, the same praise for this book as I had for [b:Soulless|6381205|Soulless (Parasol Protectorate, #1)|Gail Carriger|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1314020848l/6381205._SY75_.jpg|6569140], including the brilliant audiobook narrator. However, I had a couple of issues with this book that knocked down my rating.
One is that I now detest both Ivy and Felicity, and failed to understand why their presence was necessary. They're so incredibly irritating, and their constant selfishness and almost monologue-like ramblings did nothing but take away from my enjoyment of the novel.
My second complaint irritated me less than the previous point, and that is that it simply took a while for the plot to really kick in. Usually, I don't mind that. In fact, I'd go so far as to say that I prefer that, but I was around 60% of the way through the book, and still no "real" plot felt particularly evident. Once it did kick in, it was worth the wait, but I could've done with some more adventure and a little less of Ivy being so dense and selfish!
Despite that, though! Really enjoyed it, and I'll be picking up the next book soon.
I freaking love these series but, what the actual fuck was that ending!?
This second novel in the Parasol Protectorate series was just as good as the first (Soulless), with an excellent job by the author in carrying over characterization. The writing remained witty and light, and I giggled almost as much, but there was an important shift in the nature of the story. Soulless was primarily, it seemed, a romance - one with a rather clever mystery story carrying it. Like most romances, obstacles are overcome and things are wrapped up very neatly in our lovers' favor. Changeless, on the other hand, is primarily a mystery/adventure story, and the end - though wrapping up the mystery very nicely - demands that you pick up the next book immediately.
While Soulless made me curl up with a nice cup of tea and left me giggling, Changeless had me on the edge of my seat, and I may have caught myself chewing my nails at times. (The cup of tea, of course, was still mandatory.) Highly recommended for those who read and liked the first book, and for those who like steampunk and/or paranormal mysteries with strong female protagonists (but who don't mind flighty sidekicks with ghastly hats).
While Soulless made me curl up with a nice cup of tea and left me giggling, Changeless had me on the edge of my seat, and I may have caught myself chewing my nails at times. (The cup of tea, of course, was still mandatory.) Highly recommended for those who read and liked the first book, and for those who like steampunk and/or paranormal mysteries with strong female protagonists (but who don't mind flighty sidekicks with ghastly hats).
One of the best narrators I have had the pleasure of listening to. This was a cute story, I mean cute because it was a little light hearted until the end and thank goodness, it saved it from being a 2-3 star rating!
A strange phenomena is affecting the supernatural population, a malady of geographic proportion. So naturally Alexia must investigate.
The subtleties of being married to a werewolf (very few, and humorous even when nonexistent), the constraints of travel and strange delights of society at that time () keep a rollicking pace.
Added bonus for Calvin & Hobbes fans: the word "transmogrification" makes a serious appearance.
My one peeve: I found the Maccons' use of "wife" and "husband" in conversation to each other rather annoying, but everyone gets too choose their pet names, I suppose. (It's odd that I preferred Akeldama's epithets!)
I was *very* glad I'd been able to grab the entire series from the library, because I needed to keep going!
The subtleties of being married to a werewolf (very few, and humorous even when nonexistent), the constraints of travel and strange delights of society at that time (
Spoiler
mummy unwrapping partiesAdded bonus for Calvin & Hobbes fans: the word "transmogrification" makes a serious appearance.
My one peeve: I found the Maccons' use of "wife" and "husband" in conversation to each other rather annoying, but everyone gets too choose their pet names, I suppose. (It's odd that I preferred Akeldama's epithets!)
Spoiler
The end was a shock. I wanted to shake them and yell, "She's different from normal humans and desperately in love with her husband, you idiots!" Their only saving grace is hundreds of years "knowing" something can't be easily discarded.I was *very* glad I'd been able to grab the entire series from the library, because I needed to keep going!
adventurous
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:
No
Okay so Ivy and her ridiculousness did get to be a bit much for me since she was present for so much longer in this book and by the 12th case of the vapors/ridiculous statement I was over Ms Ivy of the Funny Hats. Also, oddly the middle of this book seemed to drag and drag, but I still sat on the couch and binge read this book in one sitting. I was going to go work on my NaNoWriMo project, but AFTER THAT ENDING???? Thank God for Kindle because I bought book 3 immediately.