With Lionheart as the new alpha, the streets of London are quiet.But above the realm, mischief is brewing.While airship pirates are a common plague upon the kingdom, the airship Fenrir proves particularly troublesome–especially on a full moon.Clemeny must take to the skies before these shape-shifting Vikings kick off a new Ragnarok. Easier said than done now that she’s down one good eye, a … now that she’s down one good eye, a partner, and not to mention the fact that she gets motion sick.
On top of that, the new scar across her face makes Clemeny feel like she’ll have better luck intimidating her foes than finding a beau. But Agent Edwin Hunter, recently assigned as head of Clemeny’s division, is proving to be an interesting prospect. Despite her apprehensions, it’s up to Agent Louvel to chase Fenrir across the heavens.
Alphas and Airships is a retelling of the Red Riding Hood fairy tale set in Melanie Karsak’s bestselling steampunk universe. Alphas and Airships is Book 2 in the Steampunk Red Riding Hood series.
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I reviewed book 1 Wolves and Daggers if you are interested in reading it please click here.
As Clemeny emerges back into the field she is given a new partner Agent Harper a new recruit into their department. There appears to be some unrest with a wolf pack in Scottland…okay I am just going to say it they are Airship Vikings Pirates! So in this book, you get a little Norse Mythology mixed in.
I am really loving this series and not just because a character I love from another series has a cameo. I like the character Clemeny and her determination. There are somethings that happened in this book that I really want to see what caused them to happen.
I only had one big drawback to this story Clemeny is obsessed with finding love. I get it that it is a product of the time period but it still annoyed me. I felt that it was a little over the top because she is such an independent character it just didn’t seem to fit with her personality.
Little Red chasing viking werewolves while airsick through the skies of Edinburgh was fun! Agent Harper is shaping into a nice partner, but I kinda miss Quinn’s random facts. I also want some Lionheart books!!! C’mon Melanie help a girl out!
Clemeny Louvel is back in a new adventure. She is still chasing werewolves and protecting Steampunk England but this time the plot ranges farther afield. The characters are interesting, smart, and witty; the action is fast and furious. There are twists and turns in the stories that make them hard to put down. Ms. Karsak has built an intriguing and versatile world for her steampunk fairy tales. She has great storytelling skills and you will not be disappointed by reading this book. I can’t wait to see what happens next for Clemeny Louvel.
The characters Karsak peoples her steampunk universe with will fascinate you just as much as the mechanicals that enchant them!
Another AMAZING story from this wonderful author. She is a one click must for me. With the perfect mixture of action, adventure, steampunk, preternatural and of coarse Vikings; this story is a hit!
I love Clemeny and how she is both bold and strong, but also flawed and feminine. the premise of this story is so unique and different that it makes the adventure of reading it a completely new experience.
It is loosely based on the tale of Red Riding Hood but it is filled with shape shifting Vikings, and a kick but female. I loved every word! A must read! Oh, and it can be read as a stand alone, but the experience of this story is heightened with having read Wolves and Daggers first. It is an amazing story as well so there is not real hardship in that! Enjoy.
Clever author=clever and entertaining read!
4 stars – It was really good
Clemeny’s new case involves tracking down airship pirates who are werewolves. She is still adjusting to her new scars and lack of vision but she is determined to capture some viking werewolf airpirates.
Alphas and Airships was another action packed adventure for Clemeny. I really enjoyed seeing more of this world and all the different modes of travel in it. Clemency was just as dangerous and lethal with her new disability. I liked that while she was never vain about her looks, she still struggles to deal with the new scars and the loss of her sight in one eye.
Clemeny is also given a new partner for this adventure and I enjoyed Agent Harper. She was smart, resourceful, and determined. I hope we see more of her in the future stories because I think she will make a good Agent and partner.
I was slightly disappointed that there isn’t a continuation of Clemeny and Richard in this book. Instead we get hints of a potential relationship with someone else and I am interested in seeing where that will go. Overall, this was a great sequel and I can’t wait to see what mission she will be going on next.
Scotland, airship pirates, and a temp partner is a lot to handle while adjusting to the outcome of the battle from book 1.
I’m enjoying this series but wish the action was peppered more throughout the story instead of mostly at the end.
This was a wonderful well-written adventurous book. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
HOT ON THE TRAIL!!!
Hey guy, pull up a chair, sit a while. This is a refreshing spin on lil’ red. Yep! Not just a little girl off to grandmas. Nope, this is willing, ready and able to kick some good a**. No joke this is one feisty, smart and smooth operator. You have all of the action packed, fast paced and more drama than a sane person could handle. Good thing I’m not sane. The characters and scenes were realistic, intriguing and complex. Twists, turns and unexpected surprises that kept me captivated from start. Melanie weaves a world around you until everything else ceases to exist. Your pulled in so deeply that everything has the realism you’d find out in the real world. Phenomenal job Melanie and thanks for sharing this little guy with us.
I absolutely love this book and you will too!
This was a great addition to the first book. I love following Clemeny and her adventures. This time she is trying to find out what Werewolf is causing trouble in the skies. Though she gets bad motion sickness she has a job to do. There is a new Agent/Boss in town and I can’t wait to see if anything happens between him and Clemeny. Clemeny is such a badass and she is fun to read about. I can’t wait to read more more about Clemeny and the Agency.