If you are looking for a fun and witty read that combines steampunk, paranormal, and historical elements, you might want to check out Waistcoats & Weaponry by Gail Carriger. This is the third book in the Finishing School series, which follows the adventures of Sophronia Temminnick, a young lady who attends a secret school for spies and assassins in Victorian England.
In this installment, Sophronia and her friends embark on a daring mission to return their classmate Sidheag to her werewolf pack in Scotland, after a political crisis threatens to tear apart the supernatural society. Along the way, they encounter a mysterious train, a rogue vampire, and a sinister plot that could plunge London into chaos. Sophronia must also deal with her complicated feelings for two very different suitors: the charming Lord Felix Mersey and the sweet sootie Soap.
Waistcoats & Weaponry is a fast-paced and entertaining novel that blends humor, action, romance, and intrigue. Carriger’s writing style is witty and engaging, and her characters are well-developed and likable. Sophronia is a smart and resourceful heroine who can wield a steel-bladed fan as well as a parasol. The book also explores some themes such as loyalty, friendship, social class, and gender roles, in a clever and subtle way.
The book has received positive reviews from critics and readers alike. It was a New York Times bestseller, a long list nominee for the Teen Choice Book award, a nominee for the Locus award, and a winner of the Steampunk Chronicle’s Reader’s Choice Award.
Waistcoats & Weaponry (Finishing School, #3) by Gail Carriger | Goodreads
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