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bookobsessedmommy's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
Wow. That was a whirlwind ending. I guessed a bit, but it was such a small part. I'm excited to read the next book.
mbpartlow's review against another edition
4.0
Second in the series, exceeded my expectations. Steampunk at its prime.
I couldn't bring myself to put this book down. A delightful mix of funny, mysterious and suspenseful. The returning characters just got better, while the new characters were a delightful addition.
I won't give away the double-pronged twist at the end. The first half of it I saw coming, but the second half? Has me running for the third book.
I couldn't bring myself to put this book down. A delightful mix of funny, mysterious and suspenseful. The returning characters just got better, while the new characters were a delightful addition.
I won't give away the double-pronged twist at the end. The first half of it I saw coming, but the second half? Has me running for the third book.
cristina_margarita's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
It has been a long time since I reread any of the parasol protectorate past Soulless. I think Soulless is a stronger & funnier book but Changeless has to do so much heavy lifting to turn this into a series. Despite that, Genevieve is introduced in this book which gives it major points in my book.
preciousbodle's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
timinbc's review against another edition
3.0
Still a good read, but deeply flawed.
The first volume connected me with these characters enough that I will follow them into book 3, but this one is weak.
Ivy. Sheesh. I'm amazed that no one has pointed out the obvious: She is Jar Jar Binks. If not, they are tied for Most Annoying and Useless Character Ever.
Lord Maccon: He's a cipher in this book. He was intelligent in book 1; he's a near-beast in this one.
The northern pack: So stupid it's a marvel they aren't walking into walls.
The ending. All the characters seem to think it's impossible, but as far as I can tell there's no reason why it couldn't happen, given what we know. Some of the characters have less info than we do, but the key ones know what we know.
Lord Akeldama, Biffy and Lyall: they'd better be more visible in book 3; they're part of the magic.
(Trying to avoid spoilers, but be warned)
The old lady: Pfui. As if there was ever any doubt.
"That poison was meant for me" - Oh, puh-LEEZE!
The first volume connected me with these characters enough that I will follow them into book 3, but this one is weak.
Ivy. Sheesh. I'm amazed that no one has pointed out the obvious: She is Jar Jar Binks. If not, they are tied for Most Annoying and Useless Character Ever.
Lord Maccon: He's a cipher in this book. He was intelligent in book 1; he's a near-beast in this one.
The northern pack: So stupid it's a marvel they aren't walking into walls.
The ending. All the characters seem to think it's impossible, but as far as I can tell there's no reason why it couldn't happen, given what we know. Some of the characters have less info than we do, but the key ones know what we know.
Lord Akeldama, Biffy and Lyall: they'd better be more visible in book 3; they're part of the magic.
(Trying to avoid spoilers, but be warned)
The old lady: Pfui. As if there was ever any doubt.
"That poison was meant for me" - Oh, puh-LEEZE!
tregina's review against another edition
2.0
I cannot tell a lie, this series is one hundred percent a guilty pleasure. And not even entirely a pleasure, since I'm put off by the preponderance of stereotypical characters and so many parts never quite ring true. And yet, like an addiction, I just kept on reading and reading. I had the same problems with this that I did with the first book, particularly the constant slipping of POV, but I still do like the macro worldbuilding, the social structures that she has created, even if it tends to fall apart somewhat in the details.
And I'm not sure whether or not the author was aware that "biffy" is regional slang for toilet when she named the character? But it certainly throws me off.
And I'm not sure whether or not the author was aware that "biffy" is regional slang for toilet when she named the character? But it certainly throws me off.
llfoofaye's review against another edition
4.0
Wasn’t sure where this was going to go but I’m still loving this series!
veraann's review against another edition
4.0
A little slow at parts but still good. A more in depth look at the side characters. It is told with the same quirky voice as the first. Enjoyable a read as book 1 for me with delving deeper into characters and the world.
brisingr's review against another edition
5.0
4.5!! We follow another mistery planning above the British land, and Alexia Tarabotti, now reffered to as Lady Maccon, must satisfy the curiosity of hers and the interest of every supernatural.
This book series is so. much. fun!!! Alexia is a wonderfully witty and strong character and she makes me nod in agreement every time she puts down men in their place for not thinking enough of her. She is just a delight of a protagonist, and the books are a mix of everything one would want: mistery, humor, action, romance, supernatural... You say it, and I bet this book has it.
I loved all the characters in this book so much! Even the evil ones, hahah. It certainly has something to do with how human they are, with how easily I can understand their reasoning. Alexia is still my favorite, of course, for simply being one of those personalities I really admire, but I also really like Lord Maccon. And their interactions are even more pure gold in this book! I just love them a lot, and my only complaint about this book is how they were not together as much as I would prefer - it does happen when you have work to do and standards to keep in the eyes of society.
Also: THAT ending!! I can't wait to get started on the third volume!! I have a feeling I will enjoy it just as much, maybe even more ;)
This book series is so. much. fun!!! Alexia is a wonderfully witty and strong character and she makes me nod in agreement every time she puts down men in their place for not thinking enough of her. She is just a delight of a protagonist, and the books are a mix of everything one would want: mistery, humor, action, romance, supernatural... You say it, and I bet this book has it.
I loved all the characters in this book so much! Even the evil ones, hahah. It certainly has something to do with how human they are, with how easily I can understand their reasoning. Alexia is still my favorite, of course, for simply being one of those personalities I really admire, but I also really like Lord Maccon. And their interactions are even more pure gold in this book! I just love them a lot, and my only complaint about this book is how they were not together as much as I would prefer - it does happen when you have work to do and standards to keep in the eyes of society.
Also: THAT ending!! I can't wait to get started on the third volume!! I have a feeling I will enjoy it just as much, maybe even more ;)
daumari's review against another edition
2.0
It was ok, I guess. So far, I find this series fun but on the shallow end of things. Which is okay! Not everything has to be super thoughtful! I do think, though, if you're going to do alternative-historical fiction where it's our world but with supernaturals... we do need to think about how that would affect society, and at various class levels. It exists in the world, and maybe it's because of our viewpoint characters but they're rather... limiting? Privileged for sure? Maybe a sense of situational irony where they're not as aware of things?
Anyway, there is an interesting mystery here, of why there's an area that nullifies supernatural powers (and exorcises ghosts- seemingly permanent?) and the implications of the why could've had more time on it. Instead, we get banter between characters and... I guess that's ok? I dunno. I'm going to read the rest of the series because I'm intrigued by the worldbuilding, but I'm not compelled by these characters yet.
Anyway, there is an interesting mystery here, of why there's an area that nullifies supernatural powers (and exorcises ghosts- seemingly permanent?) and the implications of the why could've had more time on it. Instead, we get banter between characters and... I guess that's ok? I dunno. I'm going to read the rest of the series because I'm intrigued by the worldbuilding, but I'm not compelled by these characters yet.