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On page 5: One of the main character's names is Mrs Barnaclegoose. You know what I'm thinking of?
On page 126: Sophronia seems like such an adventurous character, but I have a slight reservation.
Now, why on earth would you not question that?!??!?!?
On page 145, where I stopped: I generally enjoy historical fiction and books about spies, but I really ...more
On page 126: Sophronia seems like such an adventurous character, but I have a slight reservation.
She loved the lessons in espionage and deceit -- so many possibilities! -- and remained only a smidge disturbed by the analytical approach to murder.
Now, why on earth would you not question that?!??!?!?
On page 145, where I stopped: I generally enjoy historical fiction and books about spies, but I really ...more
Fun. If you adored the Parasol Protectorate series, you may find this a tad underwhelming, despite being set in the same universe. This wasn't really the case with me, as I personally, I lost interest in PP around book three, so you may want to take this review with a grain of salt.
E&E is quick and entertaining. It's YA steampunk literature, so it's not going to be the Next Great Novel (or even the Next Harry Potter), nor is it setting out to be. If you want some truly frivolous prose about how ...more
E&E is quick and entertaining. It's YA steampunk literature, so it's not going to be the Next Great Novel (or even the Next Harry Potter), nor is it setting out to be. If you want some truly frivolous prose about how ...more
Aug 14, 2013
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Title: Etiquette & Espionage
Series: Finishing School #1
Author: Gail Carriger
Rating: 4.5 stars
My Review:
This series has been on my TBR list for awhile now, the covers are so pretty and was drawn in by the bio on them :]
What I Loved:
Mechanimals! Bumbersnoot is just so darn cute, i wish i had one!
I loved how the main character, Sophronia, was written as a tom boy like person. I'm very tired of reading lead females who mainly just roll their eyes and wear skirts and heels during the whol ...more
Series: Finishing School #1
Author: Gail Carriger
Rating: 4.5 stars
My Review:
This series has been on my TBR list for awhile now, the covers are so pretty and was drawn in by the bio on them :]
What I Loved:
Mechanimals! Bumbersnoot is just so darn cute, i wish i had one!
I loved how the main character, Sophronia, was written as a tom boy like person. I'm very tired of reading lead females who mainly just roll their eyes and wear skirts and heels during the whol ...more
This is such a fun book and unique concept. I can't wait to read the 2nd...
...more
3.5 stars.
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