Passed the time, is how I'd sum this. I read the first three books and enjoyed them but they soon became boring. Seemed to throw anything out there just to have a twist that, because it wasnt explained or just suddenly was written in with no forewarn, made me kind of feel insulted. Some witicism initially in the conversation, however, the third book made me realize that Alexia's character formation is not as solid as I tend to like in heroines. The ending of Blameless was anticlimatic, stupid, and ill-contrived.

The Parasol Protectorate is a witty, exciting paranormal Steampunk adventure series. The characters are engaging and the world fully-realized. The chemistry between Alexia and Conall is tangible, and Lyall and Akeldama are strong enough secondary characters to support their own series. Moving on to book the fourth!

Very interesting. Very English.

Gail Carriger blends audacity and humor seamlessly in Alexia's third novel. Reading this book was like a refreshing holiday with dear, but seldom seen, friends. The story kept my attention the entire way through. Brava Ms. Carriger, for another bright and humorous tale.