Reader,
Soulless
by Gail Carriger
Miss Alexia Tarabotti is a spinster, set on the shelf without as much as a chance at marriage. Her mother claims that Alexia's skin is too dark, her nose too large, and her intelligence too sharp to be the marrying type. Little does her mother know that Alexia is also Soulless.
Why I started the book: It was first recommended to me by a swell guy in North Carolina before it had come out. He had heard about it and was anxiously awaiting it's debut. Later Soulless started causing quite the ruckus throughout the literary blogging community. After suggesting it to the library as a book they should acquire I was finally able to read it.
Why I finished the book: Oh man, this book has a little of everything. It's a speculative, historical, steampunk, paranormal, romance, and mystery novel. The protagonist is a strong feminist female in a time when standing up for one's rights was not easy to do. It's a fun read and I loved every moment of it.
Writer's Take: I must agree with Agent Kristin over at Pub Rants when she claims that Soulless is a key example of great opening pages. The best part is that the energy doesn't peter out. The reader doesn't feel that the opening pages, the grabber, was amazing but the rest of the novel didn't live up to it.
Who I'd Recommend it to: Starzy, Phule, Valkyrie, Scorpius, Momica, lovers of paranormal romance, historical romance, and those who ever wondered if the world would have evolved differently with the interference of paranormal beings.
Until next time,
Rose
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