Changeless by Gail Carriger - 4 stars
Recap: Supernaturals are being turned human and it's nothing to do with Alexia Tarabotti, a preternatural.
Review: I enjoyed the trip up to Scotland and the murder on the dirigible storyline as well. Ivy Hisselpenny is a fabulous character. I can't say too much about the little plot twist except that I was in absolute bits by the end and had to rush to start reading the next book to find out if that was the end of the Maccons. Thoroughly enjoyable.
Blameless by Gail Carriger - 5 stars
Recap: Shunned by her husband, pack, family and London society, Alexia flees to Italy.
Review: Absolutely tore through this one. Loved it from beginning to end. I love Monsieur Trouve, I detest Mr Lange-Wilsdorf and gasped at what happened to the dog lol. Biffy's storyline is going to be spectacular. I feel like we still don't really know what the inconvenient condition will turn out to be but I can't wait to find out. Also, Ivy is still wonderful. And dear, dear Dolly.
Heartless by Gail Carriger - 4 stars
Recap: A very pregnant Alexia must thwart an assassination attempt.
Review: Hmm this is like a 3.5 really. A slow book where not much seemed to be happening and yet when I came to write the review there were too many goods things for it to be a flat 3. Disappointing that Genevieve's role wasn't made more of. Good character development at the end with the baby's abilities and the big change for the pack didn't seem very impactful as it was told from Alexia's POV but it makes sense for the storyline. Not enough Lord Maccon. Felicity Lontwill was a surprise. Putting the ghost to rest and the way Biffy was handled was done with delicate emotion. But the whole thing was terribly slow. And the Queen plot didn't seem to have any urgency. That said - I am saving the final book because I am not ready to leave this world just yet.
Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata - 5 stars
Recap: Keiko Furukura works part-time in a convenience store and has done for 18 years.
Review: Funny, a little bit terrifying and offering a glimpse into Japanese culture. Shiraha was a horrible human being and Keiko's attempts to normalise herself were, for the most part, endearing. A commentary on how misunderstood people on the spectrum can be but also happiness for them when they find their place in society. A fast read, absorbing and enjoyable.
Prize by L.V. Lane - 4 stars
Recap: Priya is the stubborn, misbehaving sister in a family of Alphas yet she believes she is only a Beta and will never reveal as an Omega.
Review: This book has more plot than Prey and gives us a bigger insight into worldbuilding. I didn't like Priya very much in the other book and I can't say I particularly like her in this one either but that said I still read the book in two nights. A naughty saucy fast read.
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