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mehsi's review against another edition
5.0
*sighs*The last book in the Parasol Protectorate. Boy, I will be missing this series a whole lot, the characters, the world (though thankfully Gail Carriger is still writing books in this world). I hope that we will still see Lord and Lady Maccon in other books, or Biffy and Lyall.
This book has a time skip of two years. Prudence is now a precocious little toddler, and just when everyone thinks it is time for some peace and quiet, Sidheag pops up, there is werewolf trouble. And if it can't get even more complicated Alexia gets an invite from the vampire queen in Egypt to visit her, and of course bring Prudence. One can't just say no to a vampire queen, so they have to pack up.
And so the book is split up in two parts. Alexia, her hubbie and kid, and her friend Ivy and her hubbie and kids and their theatre troupe are going to Egypt (they need some sort of excuse why they are leaving London, and what better way than to have the theatre troupe go on a tour in Egypt). While Lyall and Biffy stay at home and figure out things from their home + make sure Sidheag isn't doing anything that may bring trouble. I loved both of these POVs. Biffy and Lyall's because I have been shipping them for a while and I just wanted to see them get together. And Alexia's POV because well first of all Alexia, but second Egypt! My favourite country in the world, I still hope to one day visit it.
Of course like the other books there is some silly drama, and I disliked the way it was solved. The drama involves something that Alexia kept from her hubbie, namely what happened so many years ago to his old pack. I am still doubting if it was a good idea to hold it from him, but then again... I can also so see why she never told him. My lord, Lord Maccon is such a drama queen at times. Instead of just talking it over he gets super-angry and then just leaves. Whut?
We also find out more about Alexia's dad (a real mess that guy was), about the Plague and why it is spreading (it was quite interesting to read when they found out what was causing it/how it was spreading). Plus we see a new queen and learn a whole lot about her (poor thing, I can imagine she may want to see Alexia and her kid). Of course there are also enough other exiting things happening. This whole book will keep you on your toes, well, sometimes also throwing you off your toes when you laugh at some of the things that happen (like that show by Ivy, her hubbie, and their theatre troupe). :P
I am also happy to read that Ivy has twins now. Congrats! With of course names typical for Ivy and her hubbie. :P
The ending was fabulous, I was really happy with how everything turned out, it was a bit of a drastic solution, but I think it worked wonders. Even if it means a lot of adapting for all parties involved.
Plus with certain things said, I was just awwing and cheering. That was so sweet of Conall. I was already thinking he may just do that, considering how much he loves Alexia.
Yep, I really enjoyed reading these books. Great characters, wonderful story. Definitely would recommend the series to everyone.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
This book has a time skip of two years. Prudence is now a precocious little toddler, and just when everyone thinks it is time for some peace and quiet, Sidheag pops up, there is werewolf trouble. And if it can't get even more complicated Alexia gets an invite from the vampire queen in Egypt to visit her, and of course bring Prudence. One can't just say no to a vampire queen, so they have to pack up.
And so the book is split up in two parts. Alexia, her hubbie and kid, and her friend Ivy and her hubbie and kids and their theatre troupe are going to Egypt (they need some sort of excuse why they are leaving London, and what better way than to have the theatre troupe go on a tour in Egypt). While Lyall and Biffy stay at home and figure out things from their home + make sure Sidheag isn't doing anything that may bring trouble. I loved both of these POVs. Biffy and Lyall's because I have been shipping them for a while and I just wanted to see them get together. And Alexia's POV because well first of all Alexia, but second Egypt! My favourite country in the world, I still hope to one day visit it.
Of course like the other books there is some silly drama, and I disliked the way it was solved. The drama involves something that Alexia kept from her hubbie, namely what happened so many years ago to his old pack. I am still doubting if it was a good idea to hold it from him, but then again... I can also so see why she never told him. My lord, Lord Maccon is such a drama queen at times. Instead of just talking it over he gets super-angry and then just leaves. Whut?
We also find out more about Alexia's dad (a real mess that guy was), about the Plague and why it is spreading (it was quite interesting to read when they found out what was causing it/how it was spreading). Plus we see a new queen and learn a whole lot about her (poor thing, I can imagine she may want to see Alexia and her kid). Of course there are also enough other exiting things happening. This whole book will keep you on your toes, well, sometimes also throwing you off your toes when you laugh at some of the things that happen (like that show by Ivy, her hubbie, and their theatre troupe). :P
I am also happy to read that Ivy has twins now. Congrats! With of course names typical for Ivy and her hubbie. :P
The ending was fabulous, I was really happy with how everything turned out, it was a bit of a drastic solution, but I think it worked wonders. Even if it means a lot of adapting for all parties involved.
Plus with certain things said, I was just awwing and cheering. That was so sweet of Conall. I was already thinking he may just do that, considering how much he loves Alexia.
Yep, I really enjoyed reading these books. Great characters, wonderful story. Definitely would recommend the series to everyone.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
ceena's review against another edition
3.0
YES!
I have finally finished this series!!!
Final thoughts?
It was an enjoyable read, but I honestly wasn't totally into it. I'd need to take breaks after chapters and skipped paragraphs :( I wasn't a very good reader. BUT, I enjoyed the storyline and I like where it went.
Will I read the spin-off?
Most likely. I like Prudence so far and so many of the side characters. It seems silly to essentially give up now.
I have finally finished this series!!!
Final thoughts?
It was an enjoyable read, but I honestly wasn't totally into it. I'd need to take breaks after chapters and skipped paragraphs :( I wasn't a very good reader. BUT, I enjoyed the storyline and I like where it went.
Will I read the spin-off?
Most likely. I like Prudence so far and so many of the side characters. It seems silly to essentially give up now.
hildamarie's review against another edition
2.0
A satisfying end to a charming and quirky series. Not the best of the bunch, but provides some closure and a way to get to the happily ever after.
hixxup79's review against another edition
3.0
This was not what I expected at all. I thought it would be better than it was. I kept seeing rave reviews over this but I was all to impressed. Most of this book I found hard to get into, though I did enjoy prudence, and I enjoyed Biffy and Professor Lyall as well. But the storyline just didn't hold much grasp on my attention. I was also getting rather annoyed with Alexias attitude in this book. And the ending was just blah for me.
telltalepage's review against another edition
5.0
With all the middle-ground and neutral reviews I saw of this last book in the series, I wasn't sure what to expect.
I enjoyed it a lot though! The story was slightly more serious and less ridiculous than most of the others, but the mental image of baby Prudence suddenly turning vampire, then wolf, then baby again was very entertaining. I was also 100% convinced about That Scene and I was so furious and sad!
But I'm very happy to say that I did not feel like this was a flop of a final book and I thoroughly enjoyed how we got more POV scenes with various other characters than we usually did in the other books. I loved getting to know Biffy more and ooof, the complications of a pack dynamic?? Love to see it even though it hurts.
I already am looking forward to reading the next series where we meet Prudence (or whatever name she goes by??) all grown up!
I enjoyed it a lot though! The story was slightly more serious and less ridiculous than most of the others, but the mental image of baby Prudence suddenly turning vampire, then wolf, then baby again was very entertaining. I was also 100% convinced about That Scene and I was so furious and sad!
But I'm very happy to say that I did not feel like this was a flop of a final book and I thoroughly enjoyed how we got more POV scenes with various other characters than we usually did in the other books. I loved getting to know Biffy more and ooof, the complications of a pack dynamic?? Love to see it even though it hurts.
I already am looking forward to reading the next series where we meet Prudence (or whatever name she goes by??) all grown up!
narteest's review against another edition
4.0
There was one event that bothered me slightly, but then Maccon made up for it. Timeless however, was lots of fun, and the unravelling of even more of the history involving Alexia's father was incredibly interesting.
More full review later.
More full review later.
cmira2027's review against another edition
4.0
I think this was my favorite of the series. The audio book was perfect, I loved the narrator, even when 're reading I hear her voices. Really excellent.
coffeeaddicted1988's review against another edition
4.0
I liked it.
I love the finish.
It pretty much ends all plot lines.
Though I wish there was more more more to Alexia's story!
I love the finish.
It pretty much ends all plot lines.
Though I wish there was more more more to Alexia's story!
kkuffel's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5