Soulless

I picked Soulless for the Women of Genre Fiction reading challenge because of the fun cover: Victorian girl with attitude, holding unspeakably awesome brass parasol. I figured it'd be a whimsical light read.

The story takes place in an alternate history where "supernaturals" (vampires, werewolves, ghosts) are accepted in society and live their lives duly regulated by law. Queen Victoria has a government bureau to oversee them. Alexia Tarabotti is a snarky spinster who belongs to another class of beings: "preternaturals," which means humans who have either too much soul or no soul at all. She's one of the soulless ones, which basically seems to mean that she has terrible taste in art, and also she can neutralize a supernatural. Werewolves and vampires lose their powers when in physical contact with her. Enter Lord Maccon, a handsome and wealthy werewolf. Romance and hijinks ensue.

Unfortunately I didn't enjoy this book as much as I thought I would.

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