A review by nytephoenyx
Curtsies & Conspiracies, by Gail Carriger

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This book was just as delightful as I expected it to be. There's a lightness to the way Gail Carriger writes, and Moira Quirk reads the books so well one cannot help but smile at Sophronia and her friends' assorted shenanigans. I could talk about how the world is under-described, and there's a lot of snark and curiosity in the dialogue, but at the end of the day, these books are fun.

And, since the Finishing School series has never claimed to take itself seriously, fun is the key.

There are a lot of illogical twists and turns in the plot, but the panache and confidence with which Sophronia carries out her plans are admirable. She's precisely the person I would have wanted to be friends with at her age. There's never a dull moment in these books. There was a bit of murder, attempted murder, kidnapping, and sabotage, but all in the bold steampunk style that Gail Carriger does so well. I enjoyed this book immensely and will be reading the next one.
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