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Soulless

Gail Carriger
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Soulless

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009

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Gail Carriger

Soulless

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009
Book Details
Pages

357

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Victorian England

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16+ years

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Super Short Summary

Soulless by Gail Carriger follows Alexia Tarabotti, a preternatural woman in Victorian London who lacks a soul. She becomes entangled in a mystery involving vampires, werewolves, and other creatures, leading to unexpected alliances and discoveries about her unique abilities, all while navigating society's expectations and her own personal challenges.

Humorous

Fantastical

Romantic

Playful

Mysterious

Reviews & Readership

4.1

116,417 ratings

70%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Gail Carriger's Soulless receives praise for its wit, engaging blend of steampunk and paranormal romance, and unique protagonist, Alexia Tarabotti. Readers appreciate the lively dialogue and humor, though some find the narrative pacing uneven. The novel's inventive world-building captivates, despite occasional predictable plot elements.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Soulless?

Readers of Gail Carriger's Soulless might enjoy its blend of steampunk, comedy, and romance, much like fans of J.K. Rowling's The Cuckoo's Calling or the witty prose of Jane Austen. Those who appreciate a humorous twist on supernatural elements, as seen in Charlaine Harris' Dead Until Dark, will find this story engaging.

4.1

116,417 ratings

70%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

357

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Victorian England

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16+ years

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