Grade: A-We were so excited to learn that Gail Carriger, author of the Parasol Protectorate series, was jumping into the world of YA. This one has been on our watch list for months.
Sophronia would rather take apart the dumb-waiter instead of learning how to curtsy properly. And although she may provide hours of entertainment for the staff, her mother is beside herself with worry of ever finding Sophronia a suitable husband. For now, she is happy to send her daughter to finishing school. Luckily for Sophronia, The Finishing Academy for Young Ladies of Quality is more about death, diversion, and espionage than how to properly take your tea.
We love that it is set in the world of Steampunk and that Carriger has a knack for creating feisty, adventurous heroines. Our only complaint is that if you are new to the Parasol Protectorate World, you won't have the background on some of the character relationships. In a way, this is more of a prequel series rather than a new story.
Next up: I Hunt Killers by Barry Lyga, Mar. 2
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