FTC Disclosure: bought from Book Depository.com
Published: 2010
Pages: 374
Content: PG
Since I loved the first in this series I was really looking forward to the second. I must admit I was a bit disappointed. I felt that it took a bit too long to get into the good parts of the story. And the ending...well, I didn't like it that much...it was really, really maddening!!! You just want to grab a few of the characters through the pages and give them a good throttle!
But overall, I enjoy Alexia very much. Gail Carriger does a wonderful job with her. She gives a nice modern flair from the pages of Jan Austen. Alexia is as snobby as they come yet still very loyal and open. Her relationship with Lord Maccon is always a hoot. She makes it seem like she's not sure if she really loves her husband, but you know she does. It's hilarious! The supporting characters are always a hoot to read as well. And you throw in more steampunk goodness and it's still a very enjoyable story.
It ends in a major heart-wrenching cliffhanger! And I can't wait until the next one! Thank goodness it comes out soon.
Rating: 3.75/5
What a great book cover! Thanks for the review.
ReplyDeleteI have read the first one, so I am really looking forward reading this one. The cover is as always amazing! But the sound of it, yep, too bad that it somethimes took a long time to get to the fun parts..still I want to read it very soon. Thanks for the wonderfu l review.
ReplyDeleteSteampunk again! I really need to keep up :)
ReplyDeleteI liked the first book better, too, but this is a fun series to read. Can't wait for the next one!
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