Item: Timeless
Rating: 5.00
Author: kozbisa

by Gail Carriger

Alexia Tarabotti, Lady Maccon, has settled into domestic bliss. Of course, being Alexia, such bliss involves integrating werewolves into London High society, living in a vampire's second best closet, and coping with a precocious toddler who is prone to turning supernatural willy-nilly. Even Ivy Tunstell's acting troupe's latest play, disastrous to say the least, cannot put a dampener on Alexia's enjoyment of her new London lifestyle.

Until, that is, she receives a summons from Alexandria that cannot be ignored. With husband, child and Tunstells in tow, Alexia boards a steamer to cross the Mediterranean. But Egypt may hold more mysteries than even the indomitable Lady Maccon can handle. What does the vampire Queen of the Alexandria Hive really want from her? Why is the God-Breaker Plague suddenly expanding? And how has Ivy Tunstell suddenly become the most popular actress in all the British Empire?

***Also available as a manga adaptation***

Rating: 4.5 stars - rounded up because I love this series

I love this series so much, and am sad to say goodbye. I have a special place in my heart for Conall and Alexia, and I never tired of their affectionate displays in this book. I shed some tears at the end, when Conall's plans were revealed. That was beautiful.

I really enjoyed getting to know 2 year old Prudence. She was adorable, but feisty, just like her mother. That is the silver lining for me here. That Prudence now has her own series, and I can spend more time in this world that I have grown to love.

I actually liked the endings Carriger gave to the characters: Ivy, Floote, Biffy, Lyall, "Dama" -- they all were set in their new paths, and I was happy with most of those paths.

There was fun, romance, danger, action, and drama. I laughed out loud and smiled often.

Timeless (Parasol Protectorate, #5)

by Gail Carriger

Reviewed by Sam@WLABB on Feb 2, 2016

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