Heartless (Gail Carriger)

I'm still enjoying this series, but this fourth book didn't quite live up to the standards of the previous three. Alexia is still as strong-willed and outrageous as ever, but not as quick-witted, perhaps because she is so thoroughly pregnant. It took her over 200 pages to figure out something I had seen right away. The delightful turns of phrase and thrilling adventure are still there, but slightly diluted. Here's hoping the next installment - Timeless - is back on track.