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    Changeless

    Written by Gail Carriger

    Narrated by Emily Gray

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    About this audiobook

    Gail Carriger created a fascinating steampunk vision of Victorian England in her “intoxicatingly witty” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) debut novel Soulless— the first in the best-selling Parasol Protectorate series. Changeless is the second in the series and finds Alexia Tarabotti, now the Lady Woolsey, quite put out after her werewolf husband goes missing. So, armed with her trusty parasol, Alexia boards a dirigible and heads for Scotland to find him.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRecorded Books Audio
    Release dateDec 1, 2010
    ISBN9781449843311
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    Reviews for Changeless

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    • 2/5
      A light read. However, it took me a few months to finish because I got a bit bored of it. Sophomore slump? The “ravishing” all the time was kind of eye rolling. Alexia’s internal monologue about her “wifely duty” was especially vomit inducing (having sex with your husband is a “duty”? Um, no, that seriously stretches the bounds of comfort for me, and makes me worry about the girls who are reading this—that they aren’t romanticizing that dangerous notion). I also saw the “twist” or “surprise” coming from a mile away—of course she was going to be pregnant; that was foreshadowed within the first five chapters. I have to admit that was one of the two most disappointing parts of the book: That of course a strong female character, a spinster or blue stocking with her own thoughts, who to some extent bucks conventions, and is highly intelligent, must be rescued or at the very least made more conventional by having a baby. It would have been much, much less formulaic had the author chosen the alternative.

      I’ll continue reading the series since I have it since I usually need to know how it all ends (not always, though—looking at you, series whose name I can’t recall at the moment that takes place in a future in what was once Chicago, with the various factions where the lead selects Dauntless and finds herself embroiled in a power struggle). I will be pleasantly surprised if the author chooses to act on the OTHER heavy-handed theme she included: That of Madame Lefoux’s lesbian character, who clearly has an interest in Alexia, the latter of whom seems to be experiencing her own burgeoning feelings of attraction).
    • 3/5
      (Disclaimer: I knew what was going to happen at the end, so it didn't come as a shock and I wasn't really upset. Plus I know there are a bunch more books, so I'm not that worried.)

      This book was good. It was somehow less engaging than the first one. Maybe it was the lack of Conall Maccon for over half the book. Maybe it was the strange character of Madame Lefoux who I just couldn't figure out (it seemed like there was more going on than there really was, maybe?). The motivations of the Kingair werewolves were a little shaky. The world building was still good, and the main conflict (something is turning the supernaturals mortal!) was interesting, I just wish it would have been resolved in a less forced way. It didn't quite make sense given what we know about the science of this world. There were also several character who I wish could have gotten more "airtime": Major Channing seems like a cool dude, I wish we could have seen more of him. And Professor Lyall. For all of us Remus Lupin lovers, he's the best!

      Those are a lot of complaints. Overall, I enjoyed reading the book, and I'll read the next one when it's my turn at the library. These are good, fun books, and the world is quite interesting. I just wish the plot was a little more interesting and/or cohesive. There are quite a few loose threads and bits of story that are not totally explained. Hopefully the other books tie everything up in the end.
    • 5/5
      This was just as great as the first in the series. Unfortunately it left off with a nasty cliffhanger and I immediately had to pick up the next book to find out what happens. I hate when I get played like this! :)
    • 4/5
      Once it got going it was an enjoyable adventure story with a lot of hearth.
    • 3/5
      3.5 stars

      This wasn't as good as the first one, though I did like it. I was totally dismayed by the ending and need to get my hands on the next book asap.
    • 5/5
      Faultless. Funny, engaging and entertaining. Loving this steampunk series.
    • 3/5
      Changed my mind - would rather wait & listen to the audio
    • 4/5
      I really didn't like that ending.

      Other than the ending I thoroughly enjoyed this book! It was fun, intriguing and full of sass. I really enjoy Alexia's character and how she is written. It's so refreshing to read about a character in her time period who isn't a complete dolt.

      I love the world that Carriger has created with werewolves, vampires, and soulless. The dynamic between the supernatural continues to become more interesting and complex.

      Great book and I will definitely be picking up the next book asap.
    • 4/5

      I loved this book.

      The plot is ok, the world-building is okay and the pacing is ok - but the author is frolicking, gamboling, cavorting, capering, prancing and playing with language as if it is a huge ball-bin.

      I crave more.
    • 4/5
      Another light-hearted steampunk adventure. I like Alexia more and more, the further we get in this series. I think it is because she gets more autonomy and skills. An excellent heroine!
    • 5/5
      Oh no, the ending of this book! What a smack in the face. Uh... I am loving this series, it's so much fun but, yes, am writing this review whilst feeling more than a little overwhelmed by the ending of this one.

      The book was a solid read, as enjoyable as its predecessor. I was bemused/intrigued by some of the choices (let's just say: attention given to a certain French lady), not that I disliked them per se, just that I was somewhat perplexed by where they was planning on leading.

      But I still adore Alexia and am very, very eager to read more of her adventures. Just. Must read next book asap!
    • 4/5
      Totally loving this series - just a great fun read
    • 3/5
      I swear this is not my type of book! Except that I can't stop reading them. I read the first one, Soulless, because I asked a friend about Steampunk and I was strangely engrossed. So she gave me the rest of the series. I have now read the second, Changeless, and could not put it down. Now with the cliffhanger it's all I can do to keep from running to the bookshelf to grab the next, Blameless, and keep reading. But I swear I don't do this whole Victorian Vampire/Werewolf nonsense. And I'll quit, just as soon as I finish the next one.
    • 3/5
      Not as gripping as the first one. Conal is by far my favourite character. The presence of Alexia's sister seemed superfluous. The end, post finale, saved it for me. I will still read the others though.
    • 5/5
      I love this series. Snappy dialogue and fantastical inventions.
    • 3/5
      Not quite as silly as Soulless, it isn't quite as charming either. The Gretna Green bit at the end is strange, as the point of GG is that it is the first place north of the Scottish boarder where eloping couples can get married, but the eloping couple is already in Scotland and while GG may be on the way back, the couple can marry anywhere north of there just as easily.
    • 4/5
      Fabulous book!
    • 4/5
      Sequel to Soulless, second novel of The Parasol Protectorate series, Changeless continues the life of Alexia Tarabotti [now Lady Alexia Maccon]. Now on a board along with the head vampire and werewolf of London, she works for Queen Victoria. When an unknown weapon, sucking the souls from vampires, ghosts, and werewolves alike plagues the town, Lord Conall Maccon takes off to Scotland! Alexia follows with an entourage by dirigible [floating transportation] to investigate the source of this humanizing weapon.
      Again I am in love with the language of this novel, the witty humor and the characters are so well defined. This story left me wondering what was taking Alexia so long in figuring out who the culprit might be. I felt like she wasn't as on top of her game as usual, but the story leads us to understand perhaps why and then leaves us with a cliffhanger. Now, I am required to read the next novel or be left in suspense!
    • 3/5
      I love myself a no-nonsense, practical, intelligent woman.
    • 4/5
      Review
      Changeless is a great follow up to Soulless. The characters are so much fun!

      Alexia cannot stay out of trouble. She's like a flashing neon sign that says "Here's trouble!" She's so funny, and doesn't let little things ruffle her feathers. Although I can't stand her sister. She is VILE! The confrontations that Alexia gets herself into are comedic. I love the reactions she has.

      There is definitely action in this book. There are dirigible rides, fights, power plays, and then the Scottish clan of wolves. Those folks are a hot mess.
    • 3/5
      Overall more fun and less annoying than the first one, possibly because the Maccons are more fun and less annoying as a married couple than a courting couple.

      I'm glad Ivy ran off and ignored her oppressive and judgemental friend. Good on you Ivy. I would wish for at least one character actually likeable rather than some mix of amusing, interesting, furthering the plot. I don't suppose anyone hold out hope that Alexia will get to have hot monkey sex with the lady inventor? No? One of the good things about this book is the way many characters - and not just the evil characters - actively dislike Alexia. The everyone wants to fuck the heroine trope is not one of my favourites. No pining Victorian lesbians, thanks. To be fair, Madame Lefoux doesn't appear to be pining. But she better get some hot monkey sex with someone in the next book. I'm just sayin'.
    • 4/5
      Damn you Carriger! No fair leaving things the way you did and then making me wait for Septmember. It was hard enough waiting for this one to come out. Sneaky business.
    • 3/5
      Enjoyed this one more than the first, although the villain was easily discernible, long before the characters themselves caught on. That said, I hate to leave a series unfinished so I'll eventually be reading the third book.
    • 4/5
      Loved it and then the end made me so angry! Didn't see it coming at all and hate the way a certain Alpha is handling it (I've already started Blameless).
    • 2/5
      I had to check out this book from the library three times before I finally forced my way through to the end--at which point I wanted the next book immediately!

      It was just so slow. The mystery wasn't very interesting, the characters that were around the main character were really annoying (why bring the sister into it? why?), and the relationships between the main characters felt fractured. This really seemed like a filler book to be able to set up for the next one.
    • 4/5
      Actual rating: 3.5 stars. Rated up, because I did enjoy the book.

      It is hard for me to write reviews on books that are part of a series, especially if it has been a while since I read the first book of said series.

      Everything I liked about book one was still there: the wit, the steampunk, the fresh take on a supernatural storyline that has been done to death (vamps and werewolves). The things I didn't like are still there: the tendency to drone on when talking about scientific things, it is kind of boring at times, and Alexia's lack of soul is a little... inconsistent.

      The introduction of the Egyptian mummy and all the plots against Alexia had the opportunity to be insanely confusing, but it actually worked out really well in the end. I was also happy to see more gay/lesbian relationships introduced. Its not something seen very often in fantasy, and it is good to see it becoming a little more commonplace in literature.

      Overall, still an enjoyable story. I will be continuing on with the series.
      Except for... Conall at the very end. I hate you, you jerk!
    • 2/5
      I hate cliffhangers.
    • 5/5
      Faultless. Funny, engaging and entertaining. Loving this steampunk series.
    • 4/5
      A fun clever book, which reminds me quite a bit of the Amelia Peabody mysteries, which I LOVED when I was in high school. Only with supernatural critters & steampunk gear! A bit annoyed at the cliffhanger ending, but I suppose that's just the way it works. Her POV handling seems to be getting more solid/consistent. It's been 9 months since I read the first book, but I had few difficulties getting my bearings in this one...which is good since I imagine it'll be at LEAST that long until I'll be able to read the next one. (Not published until next month, not even on order at the library so far as I can tell.)
    • 4/5
      If you're looking for something light and fun with a sarcastic/tongue-in-cheek tone that has a mixture of steampunk and paranormal elements, this could be the book you're looking for. It probably doesn't stand up heavy analyzation, but I found it to be a fun, lighthearted read that had me laughing out loud in several places. In addition to its sense of humor, I appreciated the fact that despite being part of a series with an (apparently) over-arching storyline, the book could pretty much stand on its own. The experience is naturally a bit richer if you've read the book preceding this one, but it isn't necessary for following the main storyline. Overall an excellent sequel that lives up to its predecessor.