Soulless

by Gail Carriger
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Good Books rating 3.83
Fantasy
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  • ID: 6598
  • Added: 2025-11-26
  • Updated: 2025-11-29
  • ISBN: 9780316071659
  • Publisher: Hachette UK
  • Published: 2009-10-01
  • Formats: 1
  • Reviews: 3

Alexia Tarabotti is a unique young woman in Victorian London, burdened by the fact that she has no soul. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she is attacked by a vampire and, in self-defense, kills him. This incident attracts the attention of Lord Maccon, a werewolf investigator sent by Queen Victoria. As Alexia navigates the complexities of London's high society, she uncovers a series of mysterious vampire disappearances and unexpected appearances, all while dealing with her own peculiar abilities./n/nThe story unfolds with a blend of humor, romance, and adventure, as Alexia's soulless condition becomes both a curse and a blessing. With the help of Lord Maccon and her own wit, she must unravel the truth behind the supernatural occurrences and determine who the real enemy is. The narrative is rich with wit, charm, and a unique take on the paranormal, making it a captivating read for fans of historical fiction and fantasy.

Reviews
Kara Reviews · Kara Babcock · 2014-02-27
entertaining 3.00

The book offers an entertaining mixture of Victorian England, werewolves, and vampires, along with romance. It is well-paced and enjoyable, especially for a debut novel.

Kara Babcock found Soulless to be an entertaining mixture of Victorian England, werewolves, and vampires, along with a touch of romance. She particularly enjoyed the well-paced narrative, which makes it a delightful read, especially considering it is the author's debut novel. The reviewer appreciated the unique blend of genres and the engaging characters, making it a standout in the paranormal romance genre. The book's humor and wit add to its overall appeal, making it a fun and enjoyable read.

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    If what you desire is an entertaining mixture of Victorian England, werewolves and vampires, and romance, then Soulless has all of that

    It has a certain charm and wit that makes it a delightful read

    Especially for a first book by the author it's quite well paced

Lynn's Books · 2011-03-02
delightful 4.50

The book is an insane mix of history, romance, comedy, and the paranormal. It is a fun and engaging read with a great heroine.

Lynn's Books loved Soulless for its insane mix of history, romance, comedy, and the paranormal. The reviewer found the book to be a fun and engaging read, with a great heroine who stands out in the narrative. The blend of genres creates a unique and entertaining story that keeps the reader hooked. The reviewer appreciated the witty one-liners and the engaging characters, making it a memorable read. The book's humor and romance add to its overall appeal, making it a delightful and enjoyable experience.

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    It really is an insane mix up. There's history, romance, comedy, paranormal

    It is a fun and engaging read with a great heroine

    The blend of genres creates a unique and entertaining story

The Book Smugglers · 2009-10-02
fascinating 4.00

The paranormal aspect of the book was fascinating, particularly the idea of a “soulless” protagonist. The blend of Victorian England, werewolves, and vampires creates a unique and engaging narrative.

The Book Smugglers found the paranormal aspect of the book to be particularly fascinating. They loved the idea of a “soulless” protagonist who has the ability to nullify supernatural powers, which adds a unique twist to the story. The blend of Victorian England, werewolves, and vampires creates a rich and engaging narrative that stands out in the genre. The reviewer appreciated the well-crafted world-building and the intriguing dynamics between the characters, making it a compelling read.

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    I think that the paranormal aspect of the book was fascinating

    I loved the idea of a “soulless” protagonist who has the ability to nullify

    The blend of Victorian England, werewolves, and vampires creates a rich and engaging narrative

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