Cheryl F. (bengal77) - reviewed on 12/20/2009 + 15 more book reviews

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This book was a completely delightful read. Ms Carriger takes an interesting take on the paranormal belief that vampires are souless beings stating that in stead of having no souls they have too much, and that a counterpart exists. This natural counterbalance, the preternatural, have no soul. But don't mistake having too much soul or none at all as any indication of good or evil. In this respect Carriger explores the philosophical debate of whether or not people are born evil or if we are all capable of atrocious deeds. And she does this while managing to write a delightfully funny, suspenseful, romantic romp of a Victorian steampunk urban fantasy novel. Read it. If you are a fan of urban fantasy, historical fantasy, or steampunk (or all three like me) you won't be disappointed.

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