rankkaapina's review against another edition
5.0
I was just supposed to take a short break from thesis writing. But I couldn't put this down... I was a bit hesitant about this book in the beginning as it had really good reviews, but also a lot of people seemed to be disappointed in it. Well, I wasn't.
It wasn't Parasol Protectorate, but I think I might've been disappointed if it was. Rue is not Alexia, but I can see how she's the person she is growing up with Lord Akeldama and her biological parents. I love the friendship between her and Prim. And the werelioness! She's amazing. And Quesnel and Percy are not bad either. I can't wait for the next book! Although I think the last installment of the Finishing School series is upon us first.
I just love Gail Carriger's writing. And I love that the series are contained and not endlessly continuing, which usually just make them boring to me at some point. It's good to introduce new characters. And even though Parasol Protectorate and Finishing School books involve some of the same characters, the protagonists are definitely different, so the tone of the books is different.
It wasn't Parasol Protectorate, but I think I might've been disappointed if it was. Rue is not Alexia, but I can see how she's the person she is growing up with Lord Akeldama and her biological parents. I love the friendship between her and Prim. And the werelioness! She's amazing. And Quesnel and Percy are not bad either. I can't wait for the next book! Although I think the last installment of the Finishing School series is upon us first.
I just love Gail Carriger's writing. And I love that the series are contained and not endlessly continuing, which usually just make them boring to me at some point. It's good to introduce new characters. And even though Parasol Protectorate and Finishing School books involve some of the same characters, the protagonists are definitely different, so the tone of the books is different.
ometge40's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jemima_reads15's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
kimal25's review against another edition
4.0
I completely loved the Parasol Protectorate series, so of course I had to give the spin-off of their daughter a try. A mission in a dirigible to secure a new tea opportunity turns into much more of a political/diplomatic mission. Yes please. Plus, all of the humor of manners was back in full force. Prudence ("Rue"), Prim, Percy and Quesnel were truly hilarious together. I can't believe it took me so long to get to this book. It was very good. My only critique is that it did at times get a little too wordy. But very enjoyable and easy read. I will probably read the sequels when I have a chance.
ericawrites's review against another edition
3.0
Unfortunately, this lack some firm plotting Carriger's other books have. There are also clear cultural appropriation issues with Hindu gods and the lack of mortals from India having representation. Any book whose main character is British royalty and always right is going to run into British colonialism and never look good.
cgroup6's review against another edition
4.0
Really enjoyable book - although, I’m curious if the supernatural terms are defined anywhere. There were things that just didn’t quite make sense to me. I’m looking forward to reading the next one!
bookwormerica's review against another edition
5.0
wonderful
Reread 2019... miss carrigers stories are always so funny and wistful. Time flies by.
Reread 2019... miss carrigers stories are always so funny and wistful. Time flies by.
dragoneyes451's review against another edition
1.0
Nope, I'm DNFing this after Chapter 1. Tons of info-dumping, and yet the societal hierarchy still doesn't make sense to me. I'm already not a steampunk fan, and this didn't pull me in at all.