Sunday, October 10, 2010

Changeless by Gail Carriger


Let me count the ways that I loved this book and this series! Changeless picks up right where Soulless left off so if you haven't read the first book yet be warned of spoilers. And I'll put my bottom line right at the beginning of the review and say that this book is even better than the first. I loved it!

Alexia Tarabotti is back and better than ever in this sequel to Soulless. In this installment Alexia is investigating the mysterious phenemonen that is affecting parts of the supernatural sect in the city and causing them to apparently turn "human" for unknown reasons. Of course Alexia is caught up in the midst of everything and her investigation leads her to follow her husband to Scotland and the werewolf pack he left behind. But as always trouble follows her and Alexia is in more danger than she knows.

I found this book to be even better than the first which is really saying something as I thought Soulless was very good. This book provided the reader with a different side to Alexia as her marriage to Lord Maccon shows a slightly softer but just as stubborn Alexia. I loved the banter between these two and love how their relationship has evolved. There is just a chemistry between these characters that really works for me and helps to make the books even better in my opinion. I was also glad to see that this book included more of Ivy Hisselpenny as well as some new characters that we were introduced to. The humor in this book was more apparent to me this time and I caught myself laughing aloud on a couple of occasions. This was a fast paced read that kept me enthralled until the very end. And the end. Well, don't get me started other than to say that I was left wanting more. Right now. If I were you I would have a copy of Blameless nearby to open up as soon as you finish this book. All in all, a great addition to this series and I can't wait to see what kind of adventures/trouble Alexia gets herself into next!

Bottom line: Must read in my opinion! Great series!

Disclosure- I was sent this book to review and share my honest opinion by the publisher. It's not my fault I absolutely love these books and think you should too :)
*I read this book for the following challenges:
Speculative Fiction Reading Challenge
2nds Reading Challenge
100+ Reading Challenge
"C" Title for A-Z Challenge (personal)

7 comments:

  1. Between you and Mur-y-Castell (Linda) I know that I must get my tush in gear and read this series!!! Sounds like a fun time for sure!

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  2. I've added this series to my list for the Steampunk Challenge. They sound great.

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  3. I love your disclaimer, Sam. You know, if publicists did their research then they would always send books to people who would love them! Glad you're enjoying the series!

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  4. I loved Soulless and just got Changeless in the mail today - this is such a fun series.

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  5. Would love to read this series, thanks! for sharing

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  6. Staci- You MUST read this series!!! Love, love, love it!!!

    Gavin- I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

    Naida- Again..you should most definitely read it.

    Trish- Isn't that the truth...I most definitely wish that every publisher would send me every book I love! LOL!

    Carrie- I can't wait to hear your thoughts on Changeless. And wait till you get to Blameless...this series is one of my favorites!

    Tribute Books- Hope you enjoy these :)

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