Soulless
by Gail Carriger
Summary (from amazon.com):
Alexia Tarabotti is laboring under a great many social tribulations. First, she has no soul. Second, she's a spinster whose father is both Italian and dead. Third, she was rudely attacked by a vampire, breaking all standards of social etiquette.
Where to go from there? From bad to worse apparently, for Alexia accidentally kills the vampire -- and then the appalling Lord Maccon (loud, messy, gorgeous, and werewolf) is sent by Queen Victoria to investigate.
With unexpected vampires appearing and expected vampires disappearing, everyone seems to believe Alexia responsible. Can she figure out what is actually happening to London's high society? Will her soulless ability to negate supernatural powers prove useful or just plain embarrassing? Finally, who is the real enemy, and do they have treacle tart?
SOULLESS is a comedy of manners set in Victorian London: full of werewolves, vampires, dirigibles, and tea-drinking.
The humor and interesting characters in this novel simply suck you in. I don't read a lot of adult novels usually, but this one mixed historical fiction, humor, and some serious sexual intrigue.
I love the plot as well, involving some serious supernatural creatures, scientific intrigue, and all the beautiful aspects of London society. I love Alexia's character - so brazen and really quite unfit for regular society.
Definitely a must-read.
5/5 Roses
Alexia Tarabotti is laboring under a great many social tribulations. First, she has no soul. Second, she's a spinster whose father is both Italian and dead. Third, she was rudely attacked by a vampire, breaking all standards of social etiquette.
Where to go from there? From bad to worse apparently, for Alexia accidentally kills the vampire -- and then the appalling Lord Maccon (loud, messy, gorgeous, and werewolf) is sent by Queen Victoria to investigate.
With unexpected vampires appearing and expected vampires disappearing, everyone seems to believe Alexia responsible. Can she figure out what is actually happening to London's high society? Will her soulless ability to negate supernatural powers prove useful or just plain embarrassing? Finally, who is the real enemy, and do they have treacle tart?
SOULLESS is a comedy of manners set in Victorian London: full of werewolves, vampires, dirigibles, and tea-drinking.
The humor and interesting characters in this novel simply suck you in. I don't read a lot of adult novels usually, but this one mixed historical fiction, humor, and some serious sexual intrigue.
I love the plot as well, involving some serious supernatural creatures, scientific intrigue, and all the beautiful aspects of London society. I love Alexia's character - so brazen and really quite unfit for regular society.
Definitely a must-read.
5/5 Roses
I SO need to get this book. I think it sounds like a blast to read:)
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ReplyDeleteI keep reading so many diverse opinoins of this book that I'm sorta stuck in the middle on this one. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
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ReplyDeleteLoved this one. So unique and FUN. I genuinely had a blast reading it.
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Looks like a great read. I havent read any steampunk themed books yet and this one seems interesting.
ReplyDeleteLovely Review! I've seen this book around and have been dying to get my hands on it! I'm so glad you liked it!
ReplyDeletei have this book :) its the book i am going to read right after i finish the night huntress series
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ReplyDeleteI'm adding this one to my wishlist - thanks!
ReplyDeleteI just bought this (Book Depository, 4 bucks!!!). I don't know when I'm going to have a chance to get to it (it hasn't come yet), but I am super excited.
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This book was amazingly fun...so much fun that I couldn't resist recommending it to everyone I know, and as a librarian, I know many. Definately worth the read. I can't wait until her next book comes out Chageless in February--and neither can the members of the library!
ReplyDeleteWow Soulless sounds really good. I may have to add it to my reading list.
ReplyDeleteOhhh, I signed up for the borrow my book tour too! I can't wait to get this one and read it!
ReplyDeleteGreat review!
Waiting for my library to bring this book in!
ReplyDeleteI've been seeing this cover, and have been wondering what its about. Now I want it =)
ReplyDeleteI've been hearing a lot of great things about this one. I really like the cover. It just has a different feel to it than other covers I've seen.
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed it :D
Oo this one looks good! I love Victorian Fantasy!
ReplyDeletesounds so interesting.
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