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In an alternative Victorian London within a steam punk setting, this story depicts a society which is very much like it would have been 130 years ago – excluding the steam punk of course. The only difference is that it includes Vampires, Werewolves, and Ghosts as an accepted part of society.
The main character, Alexia, is special. She is a preternatural, which actually means she is soulless. This has special circumstances for all the supernatural beings in the story. Besides that, she is a ...more
3.5 Stars
An intelligent and cheeky parasol wielding spinster (26 years old) bucks the conventions of Victorian era in this creative steampunk tale about London's integration of supernaturals. The tension between lead characters develops through opposition of gender and natural powers. Like in species of nature, one is the great equalizer of the other. This is achieved through witty humor and playful, but intelligent banter. I loved the relationship between characters and was drawn to their indiv ...more
An intelligent and cheeky parasol wielding spinster (26 years old) bucks the conventions of Victorian era in this creative steampunk tale about London's integration of supernaturals. The tension between lead characters develops through opposition of gender and natural powers. Like in species of nature, one is the great equalizer of the other. This is achieved through witty humor and playful, but intelligent banter. I loved the relationship between characters and was drawn to their indiv ...more
At the ripe old age of 26, Alexia Tarabotti has come to terms with her spinster status. She knows her skin is far too dark and her nose far too big to and her appearance too Italian by far to catch the eye of any suitor. And then there's the small matter of her having no soul. Her status gives her the opportunity to speak her mind, and, when she's attacked by a strange vampire during a party, she jumps at the chance to get involved in the investigation. Of course, that has nothing to do with the
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Enjoyable. But... This book didn't jive for me, yet I give the author kudos for doing what she wanted and following through. The story attempts to balance romance with action, conspiracy and steampunk. If you are someone that likes these equally, this would be a book for you. But I felt like the story was abandoned for over 50 pages in the middle of the book to explore paranormal sexuality in an attempt to bring titillation to lonely people reading on a rainy day. I started wondering where the p
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Cute, easy, quick, fun. Not my usual fare, but an enjoyable interlude.
Aug 12, 2010
Karthi
marked it as to-read
Oct 11, 2010
Carrie Elizabeth Rundhaug
marked it as to-read
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Dec 27, 2010
Tracy
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Dec 14, 2011
Elizabeth Stultz
marked it as to-read
