Timeless
Ratings58
Average rating3.9
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Ratings58
Average rating3.9
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. Until, that is, she receives a summons 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? Timeless is the final book of the Parasol Protectorate series: a comedy of manners set in Victorian London, full of werewolves, vampires, dirigibles, and tea-drinking.
Series
5 primary books8 released booksParasol Protectorate is a 8-book series with 5 primary works first released in 2009 with contributions by Gail Carriger.
Series
1 released bookParasolVerse (Chronological Order) is a 20-book series first released in 2009 with contributions by Gail Carriger, Flávia Carneiro Anderson, and 5 others.
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Sadly, this book was, again, only meh. While the style is as fun and whimsical as ever, Gail Carriger doesn't really give us anything new. Literally everything we see here - except for Prudence, maybe - has been there in the previous books. And while I enjoy falling into her novels and enjoying her silliness, it's just not enough for me.
This was probably my favorite book of the series, with a satisfactory ending.
I love the writing style of these books, there is a lightness to it that makes me smile all the time.??
This one has dirigibles, a boat trip, balloon trips, a cute meta-natural baby (Prudence), children traveling with their parents, Egypt's ancient mysteries, and adorable supernatural beings. (Vampires and werewolves).??
It's witty, sensible, and classy. It was a true feel-good read. And I felt compelled to continue reading the next series (The Custard Protocol) that focuses on Prudence as a grown-up lady.??
3,75 stars.
I enjoyed this one more than the previous one. I found this last installment a very nice conclusion to a light-hearted and nice series.
The plot was more interesting to me: more action-packed and containing more revelations about Alexia's father. I was waiting for that since volume one! I also enjoyed Alexia and Conall's moments.
Regarding character development, I found also in this one changes out of the blue that made me roll my eyes.
Even if I am left with a positive feeling about some characters, I don't feel enough interest to read further series set in the same world.
