Title:
Author:
Gail Carriger
Genre:
Sci-fi/Horror/Comedy
Review By:
Carly “Cthulhu’s Delight” http://www.etsy.com/shop/CthulhusDelight
Synopsis:
Alexia Tarabotti is a swarthy, parasol-wielding, tea-drinking, treacle-tart loving spinster with a pension for poking her substantial nose where it otherwise does not belong. Making matters worse, she is also Italian. If that still were not enough, Alexia Tarabotti has no soul. Having just accidentally killed an oh-so-unmannerly vampire whom attacked her for no apparent reason, Alexia succeeds in setting the whole of the Supernatural population of Victorian London abash. With her ability to render Vampire and Werewolf alike back to a mortal state, everyone seems to be pointing the finger at her, especially what with a certain amount of Supernatural folk disappearing without a trace. With the help of a rather flamboyant Vampire rove and the rather impossible, rather Werewolf, and rather Scottish Lord Maccon, Alexia seeks to find answers.
Review:
Gail Carriger’s Soulless was an absolutely fantastic read- a truly refreshing approach to the supernatural realm, complete with silly vampires, large and painfully Scottish werewolves, evil scientists, Parasols, and absolutely ridiculous hats, all blended with a simply splendid sprinkling of Steampunkery! Miss Carriger certainly spins a wonderful tale that kept me completely entranced. I absolutely loved her characters, and her writing style is quite pristine and enjoyable! She mixes just the right amount of comedy into the story to make you laugh, but teeter on the edge of your seat in suspense! Alexia is definitely a main character that is incredibly fun to follow. She is loud-mouthed, opinionated, and says the most outrageous things in the presence of esteemed company! I simply love how Miss Carriger takes a new approach to writing about Werewolves and Vampires. Lord Akeldama is quite ridiculous and keeps a gaggle of giggling boys about, while Lord Maccon, the Alpha wolf of the Woolsey pack, is abhorrently messy, loud, and secretly fancies Alexia. Throw in Alexia’s best friend, Miss Ivy Hisselpenny, who has a terrible habit of wearing the most abominable hats, and hilarity ensues! This book is a must read, for sure!
Review by:
Carly “Cthulhu’s Delight” http://www.etsy.com/shop/CthulhusDelight
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