Gail Carriger

[Jessa ♥ EvilDarkSide]

Suzanne wrote: "I have just finished Soulless and I really enjoyed it. I have never read a steampunk book before and to be honest I didn't really know what it was until I read it on this thread!

I can't wait t..."

I'm with you Suzanne! I read the first one and loved it but I've been reluctant to read the second one because I heard it has a pretty big cliffhanger. So, I'll probably just wait until the 3rd book is out and read them back to back.

[Crystal]

Not at all, American slang is some of the worst. Thanks for educating me. I will def have to try something of his!

[Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog)]

Jessa- I stupidly, despite the notice that said SPOILER and shoudln't be read unless you have read Changeless, read the blurb for the 3rd book, so now I know things I shouldn't, so am waiting for the 3rd one so I don't have to bare the suspense of not knowing what happens

Crystal- I myself preferred The Ruby in the Smoke, the first of the Sally Lockhart Mysteries, I tend to reread them a lot more frequently probably because they are easier to read, however His Dark Material never fails to move me whenever I read it. Hehe you shoudl try using it in everyday conversation so that it catches on there too : ) So what kind of slang is commonly used in America?

[Jessa ♥ EvilDarkSide]

Suzanne wrote: "Jessa- I stupidly, despite the notice that said SPOILER and shoudln't be read unless you have read Changeless, read the blurb for the 3rd book, so now I know things I shouldn't, so am waiting for t..."

D'oh. That sucks. Just gotta hold out until September and we can read them!

[Jess]

I would say to wait before reading Blameless, there is indeed a big cliffhanger at the end of Changeless.

PS - I think the spoiler in the blurb was removed by someone. But I would still suggest staying away from reading it.

[Crystal]

Suzanne it actually depends on where you are in America. Each region has their own kind of slang. I live in the NorthEast. One of my son's favorites is "you got served" or "hot mess" It depends.

[Carolyn F.]

I'm west coast California and I say "hot mess" when I get a look at myself in the AM. So, does this mean I'm cool?

[Crystal]

@Carolyn F according to my son it does. Of course it changes so often, who knows? As my step-daughter would say-that's sooooo five minutes ago!

[Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog)]

Lol, what does hot mess mean?

I am quite rubbish with slang, someone told me today at work that what they were doing "rubs", I was like whoa, way too much information, but he meant rubbish! lol

Jess- Too late I already did, and when it said SPOILER do not read etc it made me want to read it more!!

[Carolyn F.]

To me it means that I'm not only hot but a mess. My daughter says it means I look like a crackhead. Jealousy is an ugly thing.

[Crystal]

Yeah hot mess is not just bad it's bad to the nth degree.

[Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog)]

I think it sounds like a compliment, I think if I tried to use it the person might think I am coming on to them lol

[Crystal]

Well if someone is truly a hot mess then you def don't want them to think you're coming on to them-LOL

[Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog)]

hehe that is very true I think I shall avoid using it

[Jess]

Suzanne wrote: "Lol, what does hot mess mean?

I am quite rubbish with slang, someone told me today at work that what they were doing "rubs", I was like whoa, way too much information, but he meant rubbish! lol
..."

Aww sorry you read it!

[Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog)]

I was warned so I can only blame myself : D

I think the next steampunk book I am going to read is Boneshaker, it looks very interesting.

Also Steampunk is such a cool word! Even before I really knew what it meant it brings to mind strange machines and gadgets it has become my new favourite word.

[Crystal]

It does sound kind of cool, doesn't it? Let me know how you like Boneshaker

[Sandra, Need more time to Read!!]

According to Gail's blog 2/6/2010 there will be 4 books in the Parasol Protectorate.

Book 3, Heartless in July 2011 and Book 4, Timeless in Winter 2012.

[The Flooze]

And doesn't the title "Heartless" sorta scare you?

[Crystal]

Book 3 is entitled Blameless and is in fact being released by Orbit September 1st.Blameless

[Carolyn F.]

The Flooze (Michelle M.) wrote: "And doesn't the title "Heartless" sorta scare you?"

I know Michelle! I hope (crossing fingers) that she and Lord Maccon mend their relationship but this makes me think maybe not. I can't wait until Blameless comes out.

[Anna]

I'm so exited for Blameless. These books also got be interested in steampunk. I'm going back to the classics. I'm on Chapter 5 of Jules Vernes' .

[Sandra, Need more time to Read!!]

I'm sorry, I meant books 4 & 5. (Heartless & Timeless)

I don't know what I was thinking, I've already preordered Blameless. My head just wasn't working right.

[Crystal]

Np. I can't wait to read them all! Maccon better be ready to grovel....

[Jess]

Crystal wrote: "Np. I can't wait to read them all! Maccon better be ready to grovel...."

I agree!

[Crystal]

Yes, I hope Alexia has dastardly things planned for him. Can you tell I know how to hold a grudge?!

[Jacy]

I just learned that Timeless is the last book in the Parasol Protectorate series, but she is going to write a spin off called the Parasol Protectorate Abroad and the first book is supposed to be out in Fall 2013. Any thoughts on how she's going to end the series?

[Sandra, Need more time to Read!!]

I'm not gonna tell and spoil your fun and anticipation. I read it the other day and it got 4 stars from me.

The new spinoff is supposed to start off with Prudence, I'm assuming she's all grown up when it starts.

[Jacy]

You're so lucky to have read it already! I really love the series and it's what got me reading Steampunk. I don't think I would have even know of the sub genre if not for Soulless. I just hope that no one gets killed off in Timeless...I just couldn't handle a Soulless world without the Alexia/Conall banter.

[Gwen]

I'd say that generally speaking I love the series.
Compare to many other series, it was a complete change of scenery !
The first and the fifth are my favorite books, but the fourth is the one I am not fan! I think it's due to the fact that I totally desagree with author about the adoption, the woolsey hive,... I was a bit upset at the end of the fourth one that I was relieved of having finished the book.