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Prudence (The Custard Protocol #1) Gail Carriger Published: March 17, 2015 (Orbit) Purchase: Book Depository or Amazon Review Source: copy provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review Reviewed by: Jo Rating (out of 5): 4 stars When I found out there was to be a spin-off/sequel series to Gail Carriger’s truly brilliant Parasol Protectorate series (start with Soulless), I’m not going to lie, there... 
Changeless (Parasol Protectorate #2) Gail Carriger Published: April 1, 2010 (Orbit) Purchase: Book Depository or Amazon Review Source: purchased Reviewed by: Jo Rating (out of 5): 4 stars Note: While this review will be spoiler free, it will make reference to previous books in the series. If you haven’t started yet, check out VBC’s review of book 1, Soulless. Having been on somewhat of a historical kick... 
Soulless (Parasol Protectorate #1) Gail Carriger Published: 2009 (Orbit) Purchase: Book Depository or Amazon Reviewed by: Jo Rating (out of 5): 4.5 stars When Miss Aleixa Tarabotti is accosted in a library by an uncouth vampire determined to bite her, he has no idea just what a mistake it is. Born without a soul, or being a Preternatural, all Alexia has to do is touch him and his abilities disappear.... 
We may have hit all the marks this week. Giveaways we’ve found online include books focusing on vampires (both adult and YA), werewolves, the undead and even some stellar steampunk. First and foremost, we need to remind you we’re giving away signed Heather Brewer goodness. A comment is all it takes to get yourself entered to win a signed copy of Twelfth Grade Kills and a bookmark. Enter by Oct. 3....
