Etiquette and Espionage is a spin off of Gail Carriger's steam-punk world that started with, "The Parasol Protectorate." I loved the Parasol Protectorate and many of Gail's other books. The Parasol Protectorate includes: Prudence, Soulless, Heartless, Blameless, and Changeless. More on that series in another review.
Showing posts with label Book 5 Stars. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Book 5 Stars. Show all posts
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
BOOK REVIEW: Waistcoats and Weaponry by Gail Carriger
Waistcoats and Weaponry is a book in a series about daring adventure through Scottland, Britain, and the ether. This book in the series focuses more on werewolves and the reader finally gets to know more about Lady Kingair (Sidheag Maccon).
BOOK REVIEW: Fairest: The Lunar Chronicles - Levana's Story UNABRIDGED by Marissa Meyer (Book Series)
Now begins the waiting game
This book includes a preview of the final book, winter. So, I'll spend the next 6-8 months patiently waiting for it to come out and then probably forget half the plot.
The book just before this one left so, so many unanswered questions on the table so I'm glad from the preview that it sounds like we will be skipping back forward to the present.
This book in the series is all set in the past to give us a character background on the queen, her husband, and the two princesses.
Some is expected but most is not. I want to day more but would hate to spoil the book. I enjoyed the mini story but wish this was book .5 and not placed where it is but then again it's good to have a little mystery and this would ruin too much of that for book 1-3.
Disappointed that I still don't know what happened next other than the winter teaser. Now begins the waiting game.
BOOK REVIEW: Waistcoats and Weaponry by Gail Carriger
Waistcoats and Weaponry is a book in a series about daring adventure through Scottland, Britain, and the ether. This book in the series focuses more on werewolves and the reader finally gets to know more about Lady Kingair (Sidheag Maccon).
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Book Series Review: Until the End of the World by Sarah Lyons Fleming
I'm not typically a fan of horror, zombies, or books that mess with my emotions as broadly as this book did. That being said, all four books in this series where addictive, well written, kept me guessing, and thoroughly had me on edge in one way or another.
The author of Until the End of the World, Sarah Lyons Fleming, has a way with words that is not only unique but makes her one of the better authors I've discovered in 2015. If you choose to listen to this series instead of read it, the Audible version read by Julia Whelan is an excellent choice. She adds to the characters with her tone, pitch, and pauses.
It's been a long time since a book made me sad, angry, scared for the characters, and truly helps you understand how everyone feels when they love, have great loss, and are in a struggle for their friends and their lives on top of normal daily struggles like love, babies, family, work and friendships. It was fun to watch the various characters grow up as they where challenged and overcame the odds. Not everyone survives and parts of the book get fairly graphic with death, danger, and the worst humanity has to offer. Really makes you think what would happen if something terrible befell the world, on the other hand I'm constantly annoyed with their tactics for preparing of eminent danger - I mean you know its coming, have the whole world as your free shopping mall and are going to make due with a chain link fence and some leather?
- Until the End of the World - Book 1
- So Long, Lollipops: The Free Until the End of the World Novella - Book 1.5
- And After: Until the End of the world, Book 2
- All the Stars in the Sky: Until the End of the World Book 3
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Findley's Lass (The Clan MacDougall Series, Book 2) by Suzan Tisdale
Book Review: Findley's Lass
"I write romance blended with mystery and intrigue and bad guys that you just want to see hang. Perfectly imperfect heroes and heroines.
And always a happily ever after. -- Suzan Tisdale"
Friday, March 27, 2015
The Finishing Touches by Hester Browne
The Finishing Touches
Romantic Comedy
If you love Hester Browne books or just funny chic literature, then you will love The Finishing Touches. This book doesn't start off as a typical Hester Browne novel with a free-spirited women running a business. Instead, she is running a finishing school for girls. You will learn about etiquette, fashion, and have fun while reading this novel.
I hope some day soon that Hester Browne makes this book into a series.
I highly recommend The Finishing Touches by Hester Browne.
Thursday, March 26, 2015
Delirium (series) by Lauren Oliver
Delirium
Delirium Trilogy
Delightful Narration + Adventurous Cautionary Tale of a Futuristic World Without Love
Delirium is a story of the United States in a hypothetical future where scientists have cured love. In this world love is seen as a delirium, a mind-poison, and something to be feared. Men and women are segregated. The USA has borders reminiscent of the German Holocaust or the Berlin wall. Everyone is a prisoner. The procedure is required and at first the lead character is looking forward to it.
"The deadliest of all deadly things: It kills you both when you have it and when you don't." Love, also known as Delirium.
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
The Runaway Princess by Hester Browne
The Runaway Princess
Romantic Comedy
A modern day prince charming story. Hapless princess goes through some of the craziest dating twists that only the rich might run into. It's cute and silly. The story leads you on and has you on edge laughing. I love Hester Browne. She is one of my favorite authors, which is why this book earned not only my favorite author award, but also favorite story award.
Monday, March 23, 2015
Honeymoon Hotel by Hester Browne
Honeymoon Hotel
Romantic Comedy
This book reminds me of the 2001 movie of Jennifer Lopez as The Wedding Planner. It's a light hearted novel of love, marriage, and silly fun. Like most of Hester Browne's novels, this book is love-able chic literature.
I first fell in love with Hester's books with the Little Lady Agency series. The characters and story plot are very similar. Both books involve strong, independent, silly women who fall in love with men who need to grow up.
I recommend this book if you are looking for an easy-read to pass the time.
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