' jumps right into the thick of the action, developing a fast-paced plot that is sure to keep readers' attention.this is a must-have purchase.'- School Library Journal even in this weightier tale.'- Kirkus Reviews

'The language is every bit as delightful as in Sophronia's first adventure. again manages to blend the rules of etiquette with inventions and creatures effortlessly, creating a diverse world of wonder.'- VOYA, starred review * ' world of manners, steampunk, and the supernatural. Carriger's blend of comically exaggerated characters and madcap action will easily win over readers once again.'- Publishers Weekly, starred review * 'Teenage and adult fans alike will rejoice that Carriger retains her flair for musical prose, over-the-top names, clever wit, and strange yet helpful mechanical devices of all kinds. We repeat: This witty, light-hearted series is not to be missed.'- Booklist, starred review the fun, again, is in watching ever-practical Sophronia sneak and scheme her way into sometimes dangerous, sometimes riotously funny, situations. Praise for Curtsies & Conspiracies:* 'Carriger's second steampunk adventure exceeds the first. the well-wrought steampunk/supernatural setting provides a vibrant backdrop to Sophronia's fast-paced adventures and witty banter, and her difficult dilemmas.add emotional depth.' Carriger's trademark wit and humor are ever-present, and this outing in the Finishing School series finishes on a more emotional note as the heroine discovers where her heart lies.' 'Sophronia Temminick and her friends once again face adventure and mystery. Praise for Waistcoats & Weaponry:A 2015 Locus Award NomineeĪ 2015 Steampunk Chronicle Best Young Adult Steampunk Fiction

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