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'As far as Rue was concerned, the answer to the great question of life, “Tea?” was always “Yes.” ' - Imprudence 🫖

#great2024parasolversereread

My eleventy-first book of the year! 🎉 Audio

This was interesting as it seemed to be two distinct novels in one. The first one wrapped up at the 7 hour mark and flowed nicely into the second plot to finish out the last 5 hours of book.

Plot A was getting Rue's parents to Egypt as was discussed at the end of the Parosol books.

Plot B was a slow speed dirigible race to Lake Victoria while being perused by unknown mauraders.

You're part of The Spotted Custard Crew. Which job would you want? Or would best suit your personality? I'd be Primrose - pouring tea while wearing a fabulous outfit. That and I dearly love a list.
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#great2020parasolversedoover

I liked this book much better than the first one, Rue is much less obnoxious and her friends really start to develop as characters. The queen is rather upset with Rue for taking liberties and stripes her of royal patronage and protection. Her parents move to Egypt to try to give her father a kind end, and her other father is truthful. Rue must learn to negotiate her feelings and expectations while exploring barely charted territory. 3.5/5 stars

3.5/5⭐ Fun and adventurous, and I like many of the side characters. But Rue feels more like a convenient focus that keeps the thin story together rather than a dimensional person in her own right; I don't connect to her. A lot of the shenanigans and dynamics feel very reminiscent of the Finishing School series. The plot is basically just the ship floating into danger and *shockingly* being attacked, over and over again.

On retreading this story feels incomplete, but I blame my familiarity with the narrative arc of the series rather than the book as written. The queer themes of this series makes it particularly charming for me.

I was previously trying to get some #audiocleaning done, but I'm having very little luck in the audiobook department lately. So, now I'm sitting down for a bit to enjoy some reading before I have to cook supper. #TheCustardProtocol #Book2

So good, the new cast of characters has really grown on me and gelled together into a great crew, and this installment has some great cameos of characters from the previous series which I fully enjoyed seeing in passing again. Overall.... new adventures, resolution to some old storylines, and some romance is in the air, literally and figuratively.

#SeriesRead with @TheSpineView

Leaving tomorrow for the woods where I'll be staying at a Victorian farmhouse with no wi-fi or cellular data! I've loaded up my Kindle accordingly. 🌲📚🌿

It's been a delight to get back in this world! I've been working my way through 2018 Banned Books List. Books like 13 Reasons Why have left me in dire need of a happy read. Imprudence was as refreshing as my Lemon Basil Gin and Tonic on this dreadfully hot day.🍋☂️😽
#great2019parasolversereadalong
#whenlifehandsyoulemons
#yellowmakesmehappy
#happyhour #happybooks

The #ParasolProtectorate readalong started this on June 10th! I‘m so far behind!!!

Up next!🥰

This time the group is headed to Egypt to drop off Rue's parents and protect a group of cat shifters. As usual, much trouble ensues.

These are really fun. This is book 2 in the second series. 💖📚

Sometimes you just have to read something for fun. #10of65 #audiobook #guiltypleasure

I decided to take a break from my TBR to read one of my favorite authors. Her books are always so much fun. #currentlylistening

It was really sad to see Conall succumbing to the Alpha‘s curse at the start of the book, but rest assured that it‘s still a fun and happy book. I loved the ending!

Really enjoying this audiobook even though it made my cry!

This was just as fun and action filled as the previous books. I really like Rue and I am looking forward to seeing what she gets into next!
3.5🌟
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#99of2018

Thinking about taking this as a beach read for my day trip this weekend, but I don‘t want anything to happen to it either! #beachreads #daytrip

The second book in the 'Custard Protocol', in which our dear heroine, daughter of the previous series main characters, seems to grow up. A touch more romance but still no details, this is a Victorian era book after all. Carriger has made me fall in love with steampunk paranormal alternate history! 😍 Still a light fun paranormal read.

I was listening to this and heard the word "soulless" and something just clicked in my brain - it didn't occur to me until that moment that the Parasol Protectorate is essentially an introduction to this series. It's driving me crazy that I didn't read that one first. Now I have to make it a priority to read that series before the next Custard Protocol book ("Competence", featuring Primrose) is released in July! #accidentallyunchronological

I finished this during my time off from work over the holidays. It's one of those books that's a perfect vacation read. So much fun.

Realised tonight why I‘ve been putting off reading this: I love Conall Maccon too much. But it‘s ok (I think, I hope) the worst is past and it should be ok. You can never tell with Gail Carriger though, she‘s not afraid to do the unthinkable.

Sunday night train reading. Because I‘ve been saving it, but the new novella is out and I can‘t read that until I‘ve read this!

Another fantastic, wonderful fun ride by Gail Carriger. Absolutely love her many characters and delightful, rollicking adventures. Every time I read one of her books, I want to go back and reread them all. Her witticisms and wonderful phrasing make these tapes even more enjoyable! Can't recommend these books enough!

The best way to start any morning is with tea and some books in my opinion

#sizzlingsummerbooks Rue never goes anywhere without her #bestie Primrose. Of course they're tight since their mothers, Alexia and Ivy are #besties too👭👒🌂🍰☕️👯

Time for something light and fun #CustardProtocolBook2

Avec ce deuxième volume du Protocole de la crème anglaise de @GailCarriger , on plonge dans univers steampunk un peu loufoque, très british, où les loups-garous et les vampires sont des citoyens londoniens comme les autres. Cette série est à la fois plein d'humour et d'aventures, et un régal à lire!
La plume de Carrière rend cette lecture extrêmement drôle et un plaisir à déguster...avec un thé !

Not loving it as much as the Parasol Protectorate books 📚

My adventure in the Paraverse has come to a stop. I've read everything. It's been a delight. Favorite part of this one was Rue and Quesnel. Can't wait to see what's next in this world.

"Satisfied that he had claimed everything for cat-kind, Footnote flopped in front of Percy, showing his belly – cat language for “scratch my neck but don‘t you dare actually touch the belly”. ?

“Here we are, after a harrowing yet commonplace occurrence, and all that is on offer is coffee.”
So true. 😏

Just when I was thinking the audio was so much better on this one narrator made Biffy sound like Ren from Ren and Stimpy Show. 😞
#randomthingsthatbugme
#listenwhileyouwork

I never thought I would like steampunk but I'm absolutely in love with Gail Carriger's witty humor and fantastic characters😁👍

Very exciting #bookmail!

Enjoyed seeing more of Rue's home life. Miss the Parasol cast but doesn't stop me enjoying Rue's misadventures :)

Scone, tea and a good book. Perfect since its raining outside :)

#GoodreadsChallenge #ReadingChallenge. New year, new challenge. Now, what book to start the year with???? hmmm

I don't like The Custard Protocol books as much as I did The Parasol Protectorate or The Finishing School series but they are still a fun read.

Finally reunited with my copy of this book! Rue and crew continue their adventures abroad, discovering the British Empire is quite ignorant in regard to international supernaturals. All of these characters are so fun! I want to have a Spoo of my own. And a dirigible. It's also delightful to reencounter familiar folks from the original series 😍#mommyreads #ya #steampunk

Perfect continuation of the series! I almost feel bad, because I think I adore Rue more than Alexia (but don't tell Alexia that!). Can't wait for more books!

Loved this book!! And it has some of my #favoritefriendships in it! Rue and Primrose take the cake in this one for me! If you haven't read it yet, add it to your #booktober list :) love this month's challenge @RealLifeReading

Cheating and posting pic of my review from Goodreads instead of retyping