Reticence

Name: Reticence
Brand: Hachette Audio
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)
Author: Gail Carriger
ISBN: 9781549175794

Author: Gail Carriger

Series: Custard Protocol #4

Narrator: Moira Quirk

Unabridged: 12 hr 21 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Orbit

Published: 08/06/2019

Categories: Fiction, Fantasy, Gaslamp, Historical Fiction, Romance, Paranormal

Synopsis

Bookish and proper Percival Tunstell finds himself out of his depth when floating cities, spirited plumbing, and soggy biscuits collide in this delightful conclusion to NYT bestselling author Gail Carriger's Custard Protocol series.
Percival Tunstell loves that his sister and her best friend are building themselves a family of misfits aboard their airship, the Spotted Custard. Of course, he'd never admit that he belongs among them. He's always been on the outside - dispassionate, aloof, and hatless. But accidental spies, a trip to Japan, and one smart and beautiful doctor may have him renegotiating his whole philosophy on life.
Except hats. He's done with hats. Thank you very much.
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Reviews

Goodreads review by Linniegayl on January 13, 2021

Oh my! I cannot begin to do the final book in the Custard Protocol series justice. I listened to it in audio and loved, absolutely loved, both the narration and the story. It’s an A+ for me, so five stars here. In a Facebook live event Ms. Carriger described Reticence as something like a “love lette......more

Goodreads review by Maria on October 25, 2019

I finished listening to this one! Loved it - wonderful story, and a great narrator!......more

Goodreads review by Tiana on August 12, 2019

2.5 STARS!!!!!! I hate to say this, but Custard Protocol just is not for me. I enjoyed Reticence more than I did Prudence or Competence (Imprudence is the best in the series by far), but I was still left sorely disappointed. Reticence is all about Percy, and his developing relationship with a doctor......more

Goodreads review by Lisa on September 13, 2019

A cute, satisfying ending to the Custard Protocol series. Gail Carriger's fans will absolutely want to read this and see how the adventure turns out. I didn't quite love the POV throughout this book -- certain characters are sidelined or mostly off-stage, which left me a little bit hungry. Still, it......more

Goodreads review by Malorie on September 14, 2021

I don't want this series to end!! 😭 I have loved every page in all of the series by Carriger. I love Carriger's books as much as my favorite books/series by A.W. Exley and that's saying a LOT. I can't recommend this series enough!......more

Quotes

"Charming... Carriger's prose is playful and droll, with frequent laugh-worthy moments, tongue-in-cheek humor, and sparkling repartee."—Publishers Weekly

"Carriger excels at wry humor and clever phrasing, and her ensemble cast is thoroughly charming and satisfyingly diverse. There's a genuine sense of whimsy and fun running throughout this story."—Publishers Weekly on Competence

"Carriger's trademark wit and whimsy are in evidence from the very first sentence, and the result is an inventive madcap adventure."—RT Book Reviews on Imprudence

"Blending steampunk and urban fantasy in a colorful alternate Victorian England, Carriger presents a grand cast of characters on a harrowing adventure that stretches from England to India... Filled with lavish fashions, supernatural high society, and witty dialogue, this story is a fine introduction to a fabulous new series."—Booklist on Prudence

"Carriger maintains a droll, tongue-in-cheek tone, and her protagonists are as concerned with witty banter and fashionable hats as they are with fighting for their lives. Series fans will enjoy this mischievous romp, which revisits old favorites while raising a new crop of charming characters."—Publishers Weekly on Prudence

"Readers who delighted in Carriger's Parasol Protectorate will be entranced by the familiar cast and trademark wit of the new Custard Protocol series...Behind the delightful whimsy and snarky observations, there is a great deal of heart and soul."—RT Book Reviews on Prudence

"The author's humor and affection for her outlandish characters is always appealing. A fun launch."—Library Journal on Prudence