A young woman's quest for a cure for her vampiric affliction leads her into a dangerous world of dirigibles, automatons, and forbidden romance.

Imprudence, the second installment in Gail Carriger's Custard Protocol series, continues the adventures of Rue with its signature blend of steampunk, romance, and supernatural intrigue. Readers often praise Carriger's witty prose and the unique world-building that combines Victorian sensibilities with fantastical elements. The narrative is noted for its fast pacing and the engaging development of its characters, particularly Rue's struggle with her lycanthropy and her rekindled relationship with Lord Maccon. The book is generally well-received by fans of the Parasol Protectorate series, offering a satisfying continuation of the established universe and its charmingly eccentric inhabitants.