pickThis was a lot of fun. Like all custard protocol books there‘s a mission to find some rumored supernatural species and hijinks ensue. I was drawn to this one though because we finally get to see Percy shine. The bulk of the adventure deals with Percy and new doctor shipmate Arsenic. Percy is known for being socially inept so watching him flounder is certainly entertaining.
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Cal and I have decided to take a break from Alex Verus and instead are going to finish off the Custard Protocol. I've been looking forward to the Percy story because he's so socially clueless I know things will be over the top and humorous.
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pickAnother Snow Day! Which is rare in Oklahoma. Normally it melts the next day. Today I finished my Parasolverse Reread. Reticence was just as delightful the 2nd time. #great2020parasolversedoover
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pickThis is by far my favorite book in the series. Percy is flawed, but his inner thoughts explain why he is the way he is without being boring and without making the story bog down. The doctor is a fun character and I really enjoyed their trip to Japan. The concept of a floating city for Giajin is really fun and the importance of love for immortals is flushed out. Percy is by far my favorite of the original crew and this is a fun adventure. 3.5/5
pickLoved this. Such a great end to the series. I wouldn‘t recommend starting the series here because it‘s the culmination of a whole lot of things - and it‘s also full of references to the Parasol Protectorate and the Finishing School series too. And because of that, it just did everything that I wanted it to.
pick4/5⭐ Utterly delightful. There still wasn't any plot to speak of, but the characters made me laugh so much I didn't care.
At first I thought it forced and unnecessary to give every single main character a romantic partner, but Percy and Arsenic pair so well together I can't complain. I love them SO MUCH.
That early night I'd planned isn't going to plan 😂
pickI‘ve always a soft spot for the bookish, cat loving, scientist Percy...so I‘m glad she created someone perfect him as well as great in her own right. My only complaint, I wanted more of them, a slower build up, and way more of some of the unique shifters introduced in this installment.
I‘m sorry to see this expanded world end, but I think she did a great job wrapping up a bunch of different storylines stretching across generations really.
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panThe most recent in The Custard Protocol is shockingly and abysmally lazy. I am clearly a fan of Carriger‘s steampunk novels as a body, and this had none of the play or narrative development of earlier books. It is dry and formulaic, one‘s _desire_ to love the characters warring with the story as it is artlessly written. I regret my purchase, and wish I had discovered the disappointment as a library book.
Really enjoying this audiobook. I‘m about two thirds of the way through and am sad this is the end of this series
Walk number 1 for today.
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I was joined by this charmer on my walk today. Her mom was surprised when I called her to pick Alexa the dog up!
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This book is making me want to re-read all of Carriger‘s books. How many times is too many to read them??? Maybe chronological this time instead of publishing order?
I love cats. But alas my Mr. Darcy does not. From time to time I look at Rescue sites and dream of kitten like this one. I would name it Jane Pawsten. Until then I love Book Cats like Footnote: "Normally the chair was Footnote‘s but the cat ceded it to her on the understanding that she would compensate by providing her lap. Arsenic dutifully compensated." ?
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pickNothing makes my Bookworm heart happier than a series that ends well. Gail Carriger has woven a wonderful conclusion to Custard Protocol. It gave me Percy's story, charming new character Arsenic, and old favorites from Finishing School and Parasol Protectorate. My only complaint is that I wish Epilogue was about 50 pages longer. I just wanted to see so much more of these beloved characters. 😻
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This is just perfection. It's a witty, beautiful scene of love and acceptance. It gave me all the feels. 😊
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so-soIt felt like it was too focused on wrapping up everyone‘s story, than giving Percy his own story, which was a bit of a disappointment. Plus, it all felt a bit rushed. Still, it was entertaining and easy. 3/5 ⭐️
When you read the last of the custard protocole in the middle of a city trip and every stop waiting for someone else is a time to grab your book... Also 4hours for flying back home... Lovely book and lovely acknowledgement :) thanks @GailCarriger
A bit of reading while waiting for the Doctor Who special event!
Happy New Release Tuesday! I'm sure that Ms. Austen would adore Percy and the Custard Protocol. I've declared a Book Holiday. Kindle/Audible ready. I do beg your pardon I must read. 🤓
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