The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
gondorgirl's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
gimchi's review against another edition
3.0
another fun read. i don't think i can handle anything which requires too much thought right now.
didn't hugely pique my interest until halfway through. gail carriger really hit a homerun with the parasol protectorate series, but finishing school and custard protocol have not lived up to expectations. the characters are not as immediately gripping and loveable. it is, at least, providing a very large worldbase, which is interesting.
didn't hugely pique my interest until halfway through. gail carriger really hit a homerun with the parasol protectorate series, but finishing school and custard protocol have not lived up to expectations. the characters are not as immediately gripping and loveable. it is, at least, providing a very large worldbase, which is interesting.
myknos's review against another edition
1.0
I read the Parasol Protectorate and enjoyed most of those books, this book however left me bored.
I listened to the audiobook and I’m sure it would have taken me 3 times the time to read if not listening.
Many things made me roll my eyes the “farting” dirigible, the white fluid that is releases, the CONSTANT talking about what they are wearing.
The unwavering love of the British Empire is a lot to swallow in 2021.
I listened to the audiobook and I’m sure it would have taken me 3 times the time to read if not listening.
Many things made me roll my eyes the “farting” dirigible, the white fluid that is releases, the CONSTANT talking about what they are wearing.
The unwavering love of the British Empire is a lot to swallow in 2021.
skybalon's review against another edition
Couldn't finish it. Loved the Parasol Protective series and loved it. When one can't stand the main character it is hard to finish. This may be unfair but it felt like the author wanted to rely upon the goodwill from the first series to make us like Pru, but I didn't and I don't think anyone coming into this series cold would either.
raquel_rqlh's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
troglodata's review against another edition
3.0
First and foremost, any bets on how long it takes Percy to 'fess up about his feelings?
As for something more reviewerly, greatly enjoyed the introduction of new supernatural classes to this world, enlarging it on a very much more global stage. Think of the possibilities! Loved this younger generation's handling of their parents' world, reputations and mistakes. This worldbuilding is meaty, solid and thoughtful. Makes for an excellent reading experience that I actually walk away from still thinking about.
As for something more reviewerly, greatly enjoyed the introduction of new supernatural classes to this world, enlarging it on a very much more global stage. Think of the possibilities! Loved this younger generation's handling of their parents' world, reputations and mistakes. This worldbuilding is meaty, solid and thoughtful. Makes for an excellent reading experience that I actually walk away from still thinking about.
daffodill37's review against another edition
2.0
I love this author but I didn't enjoy this one as much as the other series. I'm still going to move on to book 2 and see how it goes.