![]() It was fast-paced, action-packed and filled with humorous expressions and remarks that have been prevalent throughout the series. The plot gripped my attention from the beginning. This whilst being on the vampires most wanted list. Alexia travels to Italy this time, killing two birds with one stone by wishing to learn more of her heritage and to prove her stubborn, pig-headed husband wrong. Volume three of Soulless was witty and entertaining. I received this from the Little Brown Book Group as part of the Goodreads First Reads giveaway. ![]() You don't have to miss out on the fun, just grab your parasol and your skirts and embrace the chaos! I would definitely recommend the manga series to others especially those (like myself) who tried to read the novels and for some reason, just couldn't get into them. Lots of naughtiness! I have loved the dialogue, the illustrations and most of all, the characters. Soulless: The Manga has turned out to be an unexpectedly delightful and witty read full of vampires, werewolves, preternaturals and naughtiness. My only gripe is that we never do find out what she does have because it ends with her and Lord Maccon fornicating in a barn of some sort.not that I'm complaining on that score. The central storyline in this volume concerns what Lady Maccon will have (a soul-stealer aka preternatual or a supernatural baby), or perhaps, it might even be normal. Having been turned out by a very headstrong Lord Maccon for apparently "cavorting with others", a pregnant Lady Maccon makes an action-packed journey to Italy where she comes to reside with the Templars (who are not very nice people at all). Although, we don't get half as much as Lord Maccon as I would have liked, we do have Lady Maccon, Madame Lefoux, Floote (love that name) and plenty of Professor Lyall (he is very dreamy!) This volume was tense and hilarious in equal measure. VERDICT: Very readable, even for manga-beginners (such as myself), though I’d suggest reading the novel first.Ahhhh, what a spiffing conclusion to a truly sumptuous steampunk tale! THE BAD: Not my type of men, somewhat hurried ending. THE GOOD: Fun story, lovely drawings and some surprisingly steamy scenes. Lady Alexia might just turn me into a manga-reader. ![]() It is made clear from the context but that quick and easy explanation we get in the novel is missing.Īpart from a slightly abrupt ending, I enjoyed this comic version of Soulless a lot and can’t wait for the second one to come out. I’m not completely sure the whole preternatural-idea was translated well enough for someone who hasn’t read the novel first. ![]() I didn’t miss any key scenes from the novel and the pacing felt very natural. The pointy, oh-so-smooth skin just doesn’t do it for me if you want to portray a wild, passionate and, above all, big man.Īs far as adapting the story goes, they did a wonderful job. Howerver, manly and bulky Lord Maccon – a werewolf – should have been a little less streamlined and more scruffy-looking. Over-the-top Lord Akeldama was the perfect candidate for that feminine style, his love for glamour and glitter was obvious even though the manga is only in black and white. My fear about the male characters came true. In fact, all the ladies in this story were quite fetching and I enjoyed reading (and looking at) them. I can live with that and her overflowing cleavage certainly made up for it. Even though she is described as a little chubbier in the novel and sported a perfectly tiny waist in the manga. Surprisingly enough, I quite liked the style and though Alexia Tarabotti’s voluptuous curves were spot-on. Most of them were unnecessary as this proved to be just as fun and quick-paced as the novel. So it was with some doubts that I started reading this one. Huge eyes, exaggerated features and especially very androgynous, sometimes emaciated-looking male figures. I love comics and graphic novels but I’ve never really warmed to the traditional manga style. I had a few qualms about the adaptation of this story into a manga. Now! They’re great fun and mix steampunk, vampires and werewolves and a hint of romance. If you haven’t read Gail Carriger’s Parasol Protectorate novels, go and do so. I’m not going to go into the plot very much here. The experience was surprisingly fun though, and I intend to repeat it very soon. Apart from a couple of Sailor Moon books, I haven’t read a single manga in my lifetime. ![]() Now that the series is officially over (I’ve yet to read Timeless), I thought I’d venture into a different medium and try something almost completely new to me. It’s hard to get enough of assertive Alexia Tarabotti. ![]()
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