Liz (Bent Bookworm)
Written on Nov 20, 2018
Adorable novella set in the Parasol Protectorate universe (the Parasolverse). I was in desperate need of a good paranormal book fix after the catastrophe that was my last foray into paranormal books, and as usual Gail Carriger did not disappoint! I giggled and swooned my way through this little story and my only complaint is that it IS little.
Note: You can read this even if you haven't read any of the other Parasolverse books, but it is much, MUCH more enjoyable if you're already familiar with the world and some of the characters. Recommend starting with Soulless.
Now, I have absolutely LOATHED Channing ever since he first appeared in I think it was the second Parasol Protectorate book. I hated how he treated Alexia and his general airs of superiority towards the entire world. I was more than willing to see him get his icy little heart crushed and broken in this book. Faith is an entirely new character and I loved her! I love that she totally disdains societal expectations of her interests and hobbies (she's an amateur geologist).
"Are the British opposed to the immigration of foreign rocks in principle or just in theory?...I assure you, sir, these rocks are mostly harmless. Your virtue is safe from nefarious rock infiltration."
Also, the narrative voice is hysterical, as is usual for Gail's books (yes, I might be fangirling just a little bit here). There are some amazing quotes, especially near the end, but I'll leave most of them out so you can discover them for yourself. Please just go read this story. It's so worth it and really doesn't take long!
Pretty please?
Short, sweet, a little bit sexy - but much less actual sex than Poison or Protect, another of the novellas. 5/5 stars, highly enjoyable and highly recommend, and can we please have more Channing and Faith?!?
"I've looked all my life for family...now I know it is you...this is what you and I will do now. We will hold these broken parts of ourselves dear because they brought us to this point, and we will love each other wholly and completely."
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