Soulless by Gail Carriger

Soulless (Orbit) (Parasol Protectorate, #1)

by Gail Carriger

Alexia Tarabotti is labouring under a great many social tribulations. First, she has no soul. Second, she's a spinster whose father is both Italian and dead. Third, she was rudely attacked by a vampire, breaking all standards of social etiquette.
Where to go from there? From bad to worse apparently, for Alexia accidentally kills the vampire - and then the appalling Lord Maccon (loud, messy, gorgeous, and werewolf) is sent by Queen Victoria to investigate.
With unexpected vampires appearing and expected vampires disappearing, everyone seems to believe Alexia responsible. Can she figure out what is actually happening to London's high society? Or will her soulless ability to negate supernatural powers prove useful or just plain embarrassing? Finally, who is the real enemy, and do they have treacle tart?
SOULLESS is a comedy of manners set in Victorian London: full of werewolves, vampires, dirigibles, and tea-drinking.

Reviewed by wyvernfriend on

4 of 5 stars

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I enjoyed this story of a Woman who is "soulless", or Peternatual, her name is Alexia Tarabotti and she can neutralise the power of any vampire or werewolf. She accidentally kills a rude vampire who attacks her at a ball and finds herself involved in an investigation about the disappearance of supernatural creatures and Lord Maccon.

She's smart, unfashionably italian looking and regarded as a spinster but she's a great character and she does think logically.

I found this a fun read and enjoyed it immensely, I will have to get a copy for my library and look forward to reading the sequel

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