Tag Archives: historical

Emma (series), by Kaoru Mori

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Thistle

Vague series synopsis: A maid named Emma in 19th-century London becomes romantically attached to a man above her station. He loves her as well, and the two of them must navigate this treacherous ground together. I read the first volume … Continue reading →

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And Then She Fell, by Stephanie Laurens (audio)

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Thistle

Henrietta doesn’t believe in the necklace charm that has been passed down through the ladies of her family and, for years, to her. She doesn’t believe it will help her find her “hero,” but instead believes she will remain a … Continue reading →

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Protected: The Diviners, by Libba Bray

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Thistle

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Protected: Born of Illusion, by Teri Brown

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Thistle

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Protected: The Dark Between, by Sonia Gensler

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Thistle

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Timeless, by Gail Carriger

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Thistle

Major spoilers. Fifth and final book in the series, this time involving a trip to Egypt and a lot more information about the backgrounds of many, many characters. Lots to like in this book, though I didn’t like this one … Continue reading →

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Heartless, by Gail Carriger

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Thistle

Spoilers. Fourth book in the series, and still good. Even less Jane Austen speak, or maybe I’m just getting used to it. A lot of fun re: pregnancy. Exciting plot, even if a tad predictable. (I know, for example, that … Continue reading →

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Blameless, by Gail Carriger

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Thistle

Spoilers. Third book in the series, and the best one so far in my opinion. The last book left me a bit unsettled, what with Lord Maccon rejecting his wife so soundly, and I was happy that she gets quite … Continue reading →

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Changeless, by Gail Carriger

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Thistle

Spoilers. Second book in the five-book series, and pretty much exactly like the first one. Lots of Jane Austen speak, crazy capers, a cross-dressing woman, dirigibles, supernatural badstuff. Etc. I liked this one as much as the first one, maybe … Continue reading →

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Soulless, by Gail Carriger

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Thistle

Alternate history, 19th century London. Steampunk. Supernatural beings (werewolves, vampires, ghosts) are an accepted part of society. There is also the rare preternatural being: a person without a soul (as supernatural beings have an excess of soul). Preternaturals are rare … Continue reading →

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