I really enjoyed Gail's unique take on the origins of werewolves and vampires. Alexia brushes shoulders with not characters typical of the Victorian era, but werewolves and vampires as well. When I started reading Soulless, I was astounded - each element of the book is so unique and seemingly separate, yet this debut author found a way to them all together into a masterpiece! The world that Gail Carriger has set her debut novel in is amazing. Gail Carriger wove the different elements of Soulless together seamlessly. ![]() There was a perfect mix of romance, supernatural creatures, and mystery. I'll admit that I have no clue where to start when it comes to writing a review for Soulless! I can easily say that it was one of the most fun and imaginative books I've read this year, but there is just so much more to this book in addition to those details. and left begging for more! Don't forget to check for Carriger's new book, Changeless, coming in March 2010! She has a seemless way of combining the most interesting things into one complete world: first Vampires, and parasols, then Werewolfs, and in the Victorian Era no less! You will be enveloped with all the delightful, and colourful characters, especially, Lord Akeldama, in this novel. Will Alexia ever find out whats going on with all the mysterious disappearances and what Lord Maccon really thinks about her? Or will she just become a mysterious disappearance herself? - I absolutely loved this book! I am in love with the world Carriger transports us into. Confused about Lord Maccon and his infuriating attentions, not to mention the mysterious disappearances of the supernaturals around town, Alexia turns to her dear friend, Lord Akeldama, famed Vampire of a reputable age, only to be abducted later because of her relations. What is a respectable woman of good-breeding supposed to do when accosted by a rogue vampire, and all she has to protect herself with is a parasol? Why, hit him of course! For Alexia Tarabotti, dubbed "soulless" by the supernatural world, things couldn't possibly get worse, until she's attacked by a rogue vampire, who doesn't even know who she is! To make matters worse, Lord Maccon, the Earl of Woolsey and Alpha Werewolf, comes to her "rescue" only to be late, and then confuses matters even more for her. I finished it in the aforementioned afternoon. The plot moves at a good clip, revealing itself neither too slowly nor too quickly. The supporting characters are equally, boisterously memorable. Alexia Tarrabotti's narrative is giggle-inducing even at its sultriest, and her counterpart, the werewolf Lord Maccon growls his way through the unfolding story, both shockingly human and charmingly out of touch with human feelings. ![]() ![]() After getting long burned out gloomily devouring Bram Stoker and Anne Rice, Carriger's light-hearted-but-somehow-still-scary take on vampires, werewolves and other supernatural happenings was the perfect foray back into supernatural fiction. There are a lot of wonderful details easily overlooked in the comedic pace snippets of history and trivia I missed the first go `round from laughing aloud. (Since, I started this review with bizarre food metaphors, I don't see the sense in stopping). Gail Carriger's romp through alternate Victoriana is engaging enough to be consumed in an afternoon, but is best for the palate when savored in small portions. ![]() Pepper with flamboyant undead, mad science and a hell of a mystery. Carefully add one irascible Scottish werewolf. Begin with one generous portion of rigorous byzantine Victorian social mores.
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