Alexia Tarabotti, the Lady Woolsey, awakens in the wee hours of the mid-afternoon to find her husband, who should be decently asleep like any norma...
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Oct 06, 2011
Catherine
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*Originally read 9/13/10 - 9/15/10*
*This is actually a 2 1/2 star book for me*
I really can't believe how disappointing I found this book. I thought the first book, Soulless, was so fun and fresh! I'm quite amazed that this one tanked so spectacularly for me.
A lot of the things that drew me into the first book were missing here. I was actually pretty bored throughout most of it. It felt incredibly tedious and drawn out. Now, the voice is still the same More...
*This is actually a 2 1/2 star book for me*
I really can't believe how disappointing I found this book. I thought the first book, Soulless, was so fun and fresh! I'm quite amazed that this one tanked so spectacularly for me.
A lot of the things that drew me into the first book were missing here. I was actually pretty bored throughout most of it. It felt incredibly tedious and drawn out. Now, the voice is still the same More...
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Nov 23, 2011
mark
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sure, i like candy. what's not to like? it's a sweet, brightly-hued thing to eat. but candy is not guilt-free. it is not substantial. it's not even the best dessert item out there. now chocolate, that's a dessert. chocolate can be sexy, right? when it's hot, chocolatey things get messy. on the other hand, candy is not really very sexy. it's cute - but it's too instantly disposable to be sexy. candy is for kids. now ice cream - that's a great dessert. i can spend some time with it. it is a more n
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Jan 13, 2011
Misty
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Need. Blameless. NOW.
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This book was one of my most eagerly awaited books of 2010, and with good reason. When I read Soulless, Alexia Tarabotti quickly climbed pretty damn near the top of the heap of my favorite characters. I was in love, a smitten kitten. But Gail Carriger didn't stop there, because she gave me Lord Akeldama and Lord Maccon, Professor Lyall and Ivy Hisselpenny. And Biffy! Spiffy Biffy, I adore you, too. Could i More...
Need. Blameless. NOW.
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This book was one of my most eagerly awaited books of 2010, and with good reason. When I read Soulless, Alexia Tarabotti quickly climbed pretty damn near the top of the heap of my favorite characters. I was in love, a smitten kitten. But Gail Carriger didn't stop there, because she gave me Lord Akeldama and Lord Maccon, Professor Lyall and Ivy Hisselpenny. And Biffy! Spiffy Biffy, I adore you, too. Could i More...
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Dec 05, 2011
Denae
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While not quite as good as Soulless, Changeless was a delightful read and exactly what I needed to cleanse my brain after reading American Psycho. Gail Carriger writes good, funny yarns. There is a definite amount of repetition, but it can be forgiven. I can't bring myself to say that her stories and characters are original, but there is a certain freshness to her stories. Perhaps it is the way her points of view are written or the very, very mild inclusion of a few steampunk elements. Regardles
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Jul 16, 2011
Wicked Incognito Now
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<GREAT BIG SIGH!!!>
I'm so upset right now, I just want to cry for Alexia. Because for goodness' sake, the poor woman has no soul! She can't cry for herself!!!
Alright, I'm not going to be all spoilery. I'm just going to say what others have already--there is a cliffhanger with this one, so make sure you've got Blameless on hand before reading it. Also, don't read the Blameless blurb BEFORE reading Changeless. I was given this sage advice by my wonderful Goodread More...
I'm so upset right now, I just want to cry for Alexia. Because for goodness' sake, the poor woman has no soul! She can't cry for herself!!!
Alright, I'm not going to be all spoilery. I'm just going to say what others have already--there is a cliffhanger with this one, so make sure you've got Blameless on hand before reading it. Also, don't read the Blameless blurb BEFORE reading Changeless. I was given this sage advice by my wonderful Goodread More...
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Apr 03, 2010
The Flooze (Michelle M.)
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FYI, intrepid readers: Do NOT read the blurbage/description for Blameless (book 3 of the series) until after you have read Changeless. It contains a major spoiler.
I am in a state. Changeless has a twist of an ending that I could not possibly have considered, and it has left me bereft and confused and so distraught that I’m not sure how Miss Carriger will fix the situation. I just…ugh! I’m wide-eyed and slack-jawed with shock and still shaking my head and I think I will continue doing More...
I am in a state. Changeless has a twist of an ending that I could not possibly have considered, and it has left me bereft and confused and so distraught that I’m not sure how Miss Carriger will fix the situation. I just…ugh! I’m wide-eyed and slack-jawed with shock and still shaking my head and I think I will continue doing More...
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Apr 02, 2010
The Holy Terror
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Dare I say, better than the first? I do have to give fair warning that the end will make you wish it was September already and you had Blameless in your hands. But, can you really consider that a bad thing? I also have to confess that I actually woke up in the middle of the night and my first thought was of Alexia; poor poor Alexia. The ending is heartwrenching to say the least, it just made me so sad and I can't imagine how things are going to work out. But they have to work out, right? Right?!
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Jan 04, 2012
Jasmine
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these books are bad, no really they are terrible.
so you ask why did I read the second? why am I currently reading the third? why did I just download the audio for the 4th?
well...
um...
first, I didn't read them I listened to them...
second, they are kind of like watching a train wreck...
third, I am morbidly fascinated by the fact that I can't for the life of me figure out if they are suppose to be scifi novels or romance no More...
so you ask why did I read the second? why am I currently reading the third? why did I just download the audio for the 4th?
well...
um...
first, I didn't read them I listened to them...
second, they are kind of like watching a train wreck...
third, I am morbidly fascinated by the fact that I can't for the life of me figure out if they are suppose to be scifi novels or romance no More...
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Mar 20, 2011
Sammy
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This book is a little flat compared to the first book in the series - it seems second books in trilogies often are - but still is well worth reading. Alexia, now married, is faced with a power that is besetting London - one that seems to be able to strip supernatural beings of their power.
Sounds quite familiar. But there is just one problem. Its not her.
In a mad dash to find out what is causing this (since it becomes quite apparent that the British Empire won't do wel More...
Sounds quite familiar. But there is just one problem. Its not her.
In a mad dash to find out what is causing this (since it becomes quite apparent that the British Empire won't do wel More...
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Nov 08, 2010
Lady Vale
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4.5 STARS read
I must admit I thought book 1 was good but that's about it. On the other hand, book 2 was AMAZING, loved every page of it! It took me a while to get into the book because the topic is so very different from everything else, but once I did I could not put it down.
I'll explain a bit for those who have not read it yet. We have this amazing soulless Italian heroine who is very practical and efficient, then we have her super sexy alpha werewolf of a husband. Bo More...
I must admit I thought book 1 was good but that's about it. On the other hand, book 2 was AMAZING, loved every page of it! It took me a while to get into the book because the topic is so very different from everything else, but once I did I could not put it down.
I'll explain a bit for those who have not read it yet. We have this amazing soulless Italian heroine who is very practical and efficient, then we have her super sexy alpha werewolf of a husband. Bo More...
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Nov 12, 2010
± Colleen of the Crawling Chaos ±
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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 More...
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 More...
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Jan 21, 2011
Angie
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Jul 02, 2011
Sath
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Alexia Tarabotti, is awoken by her irate werewolf husband, who promptly dissappears, and leaves her with an encampment of soldiers and werewolves on the front lawn, and instructions to visit a certain hat-shop. At the hat shop she makes the aquantence of Madame LeFoux, a fascinating suit-wearing mechanical genius, and gains a new parasol. Then when Alexia finds out about the problem of whole areas where vampires and werewolves are entirely losing their supernatural abilities.. and that this ar
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Nov 30, 2010
Jocelin
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I really enjoyed the first book in the series "Soulless" I thought that it was original and fun. I was really looking forward to the second book. The beginning started off okay but somewhere towards the middle of the story it got lost and never really found its way back. The plot really didn't make a lot of sense and it left me scratching my head. It wasn't until the end that I was really gripped by the novel. I definitely want to read the next book because it eagerly left me wanting m
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Nov 22, 2011
Jo
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Bolas bolas bolas
Must read next book... like now!!!! :|
Major cliffhanger! O.O Damn you Gail damn you! *raises fist*
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Neste segundo livro do "Parasol Protectorate" nota-se um claro esforço da autora, para usar mais elementos Steampunk, no livro. De realçar a invenção de um todo sistema de comunicação através do aether (um gás que existe na atmosfera e que facilita transmissões de ondas através de longas dist More...
Must read next book... like now!!!! :|
Major cliffhanger! O.O Damn you Gail damn you! *raises fist*
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Neste segundo livro do "Parasol Protectorate" nota-se um claro esforço da autora, para usar mais elementos Steampunk, no livro. De realçar a invenção de um todo sistema de comunicação através do aether (um gás que existe na atmosfera e que facilita transmissões de ondas através de longas dist More...
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Mar 11, 2010
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I’ve just finished a book where I didn’t want to read too fast, but couldn’t stop myself even if I wanted to. There are not many books I can think of that have engaged all my senses, where I’m wrapped up in the story and overall love and hard work put into the words, where I was utterly lost in the world the author has created.
Such a book that has evoking such strong feelings is Gail Carriger’s Changeless, the second book in her Parasol Protectorate featuring Alexia Maccon, The Lady More...
Such a book that has evoking such strong feelings is Gail Carriger’s Changeless, the second book in her Parasol Protectorate featuring Alexia Maccon, The Lady More...
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Jul 12, 2010
Jessica B
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What a fabulous book! The mystery here was fantastic... although I had an idea of who the spy was Ms. Carriger still had me guessing at who it could be. The possibilities were endless.
I guess I had a different picture of what this book would be like. I was under the impression that Lord Maccon wasn't in the book all that much but I thought it was the perfect amount. His background story was great, although I think he and Alexia need to fine tune their communication skills.
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I guess I had a different picture of what this book would be like. I was under the impression that Lord Maccon wasn't in the book all that much but I thought it was the perfect amount. His background story was great, although I think he and Alexia need to fine tune their communication skills.
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Jul 14, 2011
Maria V.
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Finally available on Audible! I'm listening to this one - I loved, loved, loved the reader for Souless and she's back for books 2 & 3, which I have. This might take me awhile to finish as I only listen in the car on longer trips :) I've heard an hour so far and am enjoying it.
OMG - what a way to end the book! The author is evil - pure evil! Of course I have to load Blameless on my GPS for my long drive to upstate NY.
These books are just plain fun - the only reason I More...
OMG - what a way to end the book! The author is evil - pure evil! Of course I have to load Blameless on my GPS for my long drive to upstate NY.
These books are just plain fun - the only reason I More...
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Mar 29, 2010
SheWunders
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In the words of Ivy Hisselpenny "Woe is me" there's a HUGE cliffhanger ending. Gasp. Flail.
Despite being left hanging, I really enjoyed Changeless. The plot was very entertaining. Ms Carriger’s true to period (or rather alt period) story telling was spot on.
I continue to enjoy Ms Carriger’s progressive characters that never disappoint when it comes to originality and authenticity.
Wonderfully fun to read. I can't wait for Blameless (especia More...
Despite being left hanging, I really enjoyed Changeless. The plot was very entertaining. Ms Carriger’s true to period (or rather alt period) story telling was spot on.
I continue to enjoy Ms Carriger’s progressive characters that never disappoint when it comes to originality and authenticity.
Wonderfully fun to read. I can't wait for Blameless (especia More...
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Jan 25, 2012
Talk Supe
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I only had one major complaint with this book and that was the moderate amount of time Alexia and Conall spent together. One of the major factors that made me fall in love with this series was Alexia and Conall's relationship. When she's with Conall it's like I'm watching a fantastic tennis match with the battle of witty, snappy and sarcastic remarks. The couple is highly entertaining to read and their chemistry is so cute, funny and totally romantic. I just also happened to miss Lord Maccon's b
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Jan 15, 2012
kamelin
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Kommt leider nicht an den ersten Teil heran [German Review]
Miss Alexia Trabotti, alias Lady Maccon, staunt nicht schlecht, als sie eines schönen Morgens aufwacht, und eine kleine Armee in ihrem Vorgarten ihre Zelte aufgeschlagen hat. Mit der Ankunft der Werwölfe grassiert eine seltsame Plage in London, die den Supernaturals ihre Kräfte nimmt, und sie somit in ganz normale Sterbliche verwandelt.
Werwölfe wie Vampire befinden sich über Nacht in einer höchst delikaten Situation, denn More...
Miss Alexia Trabotti, alias Lady Maccon, staunt nicht schlecht, als sie eines schönen Morgens aufwacht, und eine kleine Armee in ihrem Vorgarten ihre Zelte aufgeschlagen hat. Mit der Ankunft der Werwölfe grassiert eine seltsame Plage in London, die den Supernaturals ihre Kräfte nimmt, und sie somit in ganz normale Sterbliche verwandelt.
Werwölfe wie Vampire befinden sich über Nacht in einer höchst delikaten Situation, denn More...
Dec 26, 2011
Andi
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I'm really enjoying Carriger's Parasol Protectorate. As I mentioned in my statement about the first, "Soulless," it's as if something along the lines of an urban fantasy Victorian comedy of matters went into a steampunk bar and ordered alt-history with a twist.
This, the second book, follows the continued adventures of Alexia Tarabotti, the Preternatural (which means she has no soul) in London, who has managed to find herself a husband. Much to the chagrin of her family, thoug More...
This, the second book, follows the continued adventures of Alexia Tarabotti, the Preternatural (which means she has no soul) in London, who has managed to find herself a husband. Much to the chagrin of her family, thoug More...
Dec 12, 2011
Kat
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You will notice that I gave this four stars, but that my review still has reservations.
The Plot:
I'm prone to giving away spoilers, so best to avoid plot summations altogether. You want to know, read the countless descriptions you can find online.
To start, the good:
Loved, loved, LOVED this book as much as the original. The character interactions were as smooth and amusing, the humor was ever-present, the pacing was good, and the story overall was delectable. I am imp More...
The Plot:
I'm prone to giving away spoilers, so best to avoid plot summations altogether. You want to know, read the countless descriptions you can find online.
To start, the good:
Loved, loved, LOVED this book as much as the original. The character interactions were as smooth and amusing, the humor was ever-present, the pacing was good, and the story overall was delectable. I am imp More...
Dec 04, 2011
Sophia
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Another enjoyable but very quick fluff-read; Alexia Tarabotti is just as kick-ass as she was in the first one but occasionally she crosses into the "look I'm so awesome I can do everything perfectly" territory. I liked the main plot and thought it was more interesting than the first book's plot but I am starting to suspect that everyone other than Alexia is slowly sinking into the Archetype Bog, where they only have one defining feature and little to no depth. The ending was awfully ab
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Nov 29, 2011
Fangs for the Fantasy
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I am going to say right up front, that when it comes to Gail Carriger, we have officially become fan poodles so do not expect an unbiased review. Changeless marks the return of the indefatigable Lady Maccon, formerly known to us Miss. Alexia Tarabotti. Just as with Soulless, the first book in the Parasol Protectorate series Alexia continues to be a protagonist that is simply beyond compare. She is bright, funny, daring, logical, sarcastic but must importantly, strikingly independent, despite he
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Nov 06, 2011
Pamela
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"Changeless" is the second in Carriger's Parasol Protectorate series after Soulless. In this book, Alexia has been married for three months, has settled into her role as a member of Queen Victoria's advisory group of supernaturals, and has even begun to fit into her husband's werewolf pack. Something, however, is afoot in London that will throw her life into turmoil.
It seems that the supernaturals are losing their supernaturalness, i.e., becoming human. It takes a while for A More...
It seems that the supernaturals are losing their supernaturalness, i.e., becoming human. It takes a while for A More...
Nov 02, 2011
Bev
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Gail Carriger's series starring Alexia Tarabotti is slowly, but surely winning me over to steampunk. Changeless, the second in the series, is an absolute mad-dash, romping adventure that takes our heroine by dirigible to the wilds of the Scottish Highlands.
Something is happening in the ranks of the supernatural. Vampires are losing their ghastly pallor and their fangs. Werewolves can no longer take on their hairy, four-legged shape. One would think that Alexia, a preternatural (born More...
Something is happening in the ranks of the supernatural. Vampires are losing their ghastly pallor and their fangs. Werewolves can no longer take on their hairy, four-legged shape. One would think that Alexia, a preternatural (born More...
Oct 23, 2011
Ta§chima
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Alexia Tabarotti doesn't stop surprising me. In the first book we meet her and, a few of us, fall in love with her, including oh so big and strong Lord Maccon. They get married and blah blah, something very unexpected since Alexia considered herself to be a lifelong single lady. Everything is going great in their marriage, until one day Lord Maccon wakes up screaming, something not unexpected because it occurs quite often but this time he pack More...
Alexia Tabarotti doesn't stop surprising me. In the first book we meet her and, a few of us, fall in love with her, including oh so big and strong Lord Maccon. They get married and blah blah, something very unexpected since Alexia considered herself to be a lifelong single lady. Everything is going great in their marriage, until one day Lord Maccon wakes up screaming, something not unexpected because it occurs quite often but this time he pack More...
Oct 05, 2011
Resti
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kebiasaan nih, baca satu serie sekali duduk. setelah baca buku satu, langsung lanjut ke buku dua. si Alexia udah resmi jadi Lady Woolsey, istri Lord Maccon, Earl Woolsey.
Masalah muncul disuatu pagi, saat si 'husband' mendadak pergi pagi pagi sekali karena ada urusan penting dan sangat mendesak di BUR. yaitu, semua makhluk supernatural mendadak balik lagi jadi manusia, nah loh.
Urusan ini, memaksa Lord Maccon buat ke scotlandia, dimana kawanan yang dulu dipimpinnya berada. mereka juga t More...
Masalah muncul disuatu pagi, saat si 'husband' mendadak pergi pagi pagi sekali karena ada urusan penting dan sangat mendesak di BUR. yaitu, semua makhluk supernatural mendadak balik lagi jadi manusia, nah loh.
Urusan ini, memaksa Lord Maccon buat ke scotlandia, dimana kawanan yang dulu dipimpinnya berada. mereka juga t More...
