Questions About Etiquette & Espionage (Finishing School, #1)

by Gail Carriger (Goodreads Author)

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This series is labeled as "steampunk". What exactly does that mean?

Amelia Steampunk is a quasi-Victorian setting and society with things like steam-powered robots -- more technologically advanced than the actual late 1800s, …moreSteampunk is a quasi-Victorian setting and society with things like steam-powered robots -- more technologically advanced than the actual late 1800s, but in a very pre-WWI kind of way. (less)

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Does this book have any romance?

Emily Kelsall No, not really. It lays the groundwork for some possible future romance between two of the characters in the sequels, but that's all. In that respect,…moreNo, not really. It lays the groundwork for some possible future romance between two of the characters in the sequels, but that's all. In that respect, this book is more middle grade than young adult. The books in the series become more mature as the characters age, however.(less)

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After finishing this series, do you have to read Gail Carriger's Soulless series as well? I like this series so far, and I don't think that I'll like Soulless

Sam It's up to yourself. It isn't a direct sequel as there is a 20 year or so gap between the series. It's the same universe with different main character…moreIt's up to yourself. It isn't a direct sequel as there is a 20 year or so gap between the series. It's the same universe with different main characters, however characters from the finishing school series do pop up, Some with bigger roles than others. Hope this helps. (less)

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Would you like to have attended Mademoiselle Geraldine's Finishing Academy for Young Ladies of Quality?

Sydni I would definitely love to attend Mademoiselle Geraldine's Finishing Academy for Young Ladies of Quality. It would be interesting and exciting to pop …moreI would definitely love to attend Mademoiselle Geraldine's Finishing Academy for Young Ladies of Quality. It would be interesting and exciting to pop earn how to learn to be proper lady's like the characters in the book. Not to mention the amazing add-ons!(less)

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What age is this book for?

Liz In my opinion, Etiquette and Espionage (the first book in the Finishing School series) is appropriate for middle schoolers but the books become more m…moreIn my opinion, Etiquette and Espionage (the first book in the Finishing School series) is appropriate for middle schoolers but the books become more mature as the series continues and the characters age. (less)

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