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sundays7child's review
4.0
its a bit slow at the beginning and its not perfect but its SO MUCH FUN! I love the characters and the setting, i want more queer historical fiction like this!
indiahunter's review
Really loved it but just got distracted by other books and life and had to return the copy to my friend
reader_of_books88's review
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
tiernanhunter's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Lesbophobia, Racism, Sexism, Violence, Bullying, Classism, Grief, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Xenophobia, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Outing, Dysphoria, Antisemitism, Death, Animal death, Islamophobia, and Medical content
selimhannah's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
rhoudeboy's review
4.0
Scooby Doo meets Enola Holmes meets a bunch of Queerdos!
It's the end of the 1800s in England, Henry Nettleblack is the youngest daughter of the Nettleblack family and her sister tries to marry her off. She doesn't want to be married because she is... gay! So she runs away and gets taken in by a group of kooky vigilantes, The Dallyangle Division. Then a bunch of hijinks ensue!
This was full of queer representation, such a fun romp and a really fun book.
It's the end of the 1800s in England, Henry Nettleblack is the youngest daughter of the Nettleblack family and her sister tries to marry her off. She doesn't want to be married because she is... gay! So she runs away and gets taken in by a group of kooky vigilantes, The Dallyangle Division. Then a bunch of hijinks ensue!
This was full of queer representation, such a fun romp and a really fun book.
edavis409's review
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
seliina_t's review
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
inkyisabelle's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
A whimsical queer delight. I adored the characters, the world-building was so vivid and immersive. So refreshing to read about queer characters living their lives in historical fiction, without homophobia being a major issue. Sometimes historical fiction can suffer from the characters feeling quite dusty and too serious -- -- this definitely wasn't the case! The characters are full of wit and warmth, whilst still feeling largely true to the period. My only complaint was that it's a bit unbelievable that the entire book takes place in a week (!!!!), and that there were a few moments where I was quite confused about what was going on, and had to re-read a few times. But all in all a delightful read - can't wait for the sequel!