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Etiquette & Espionage (Finishing School, #1)

Gail Carriger

Start date: April 1, 2013

Finish date: April 30, 2013

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May 26, 2013 Paula Phillips rated it it was amazing

When I saw this book come through the Library, I wasn't sure whether or not I would enjoy it as some of them are great but Steampunk novels don't seem to be one of my favourite genres to read, this could be stemmed from as a friend pointed it out that I am not keen on historical programmes etc as I tend to find things from the past boring which I do- I'm more of a Cyberpunk girl rather than Steampunk. However what made Gail Carriger's book interesting and enjoyable is that it combined two of my ...more

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Apr 10, 2013 Samantha wickedshizuku Tolleson rated it it was amazing

Shelves: paranormal, favorites, make-hubby-read, not-manga, vampires, female-lead, 2014, can-i-live-in-this-book, reviewed, werewolves

Like Pride and Prejudice and the Parasol Protectorate series I had these

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moments from guffawing so frequently. Any mention of ripped petticoats, decolletage, or pudding sent me into the hysterics.

This new series was very satisfying, and I love the fact that Ms. Carriger decided to continue with this universe. I hope to continue soon with the next book, and see where this plot will go.

Cheers Pretties! ...more

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May 15, 2013 Kimberly rated it liked it

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I can only imagine that a lot of the unanswered aspects of this book will be answered in the books to follow.
Who is Monique’s contact?
What’s up with the friendship between Sidheag and Agatha? Are they going to play a bigger part in the next adventure?
Why does Mr. Braithwope say “Whot?” all the time?
Is Soap Sophronia’s new beau? If so, what about that one Piston that flipped his hair at her?
Why does Captain Niall sound familiar? Oh wait, I know why. If you read Changeless, then you know who he i ...more

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Aug 21, 2016 Jenifer rated it liked it

Shelves: england, audiobook, steampunk, 2016-read

I am a huge fan of Gail Carriger's Parasol Protectorate series and was so excited when I first heard about her Finishing School series. Etiquette & Espionage is set in the same Victorian Steam Punk world but this time we follow teenage Sophronia and her friends as she travels to finishing school. I didn't love this one as much as I love Carriger's adult series but it was still a worthwhile and fun read. ...more

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Apr 27, 2013 Brooke rated it really liked it

Shelves: books-i-own, multi-series, 4-star, b-n, looks-good, book-1, 2014, spy, sreies-challenge, steampunk

I really loved this book, it was so good and I'm getting the next one tomorrow! On a side note I am just shocked at how horrible Sophronia's mom is, I know that is not really important but I think the way she treated her daughter was just plain wrong. ...more

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