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3.96 AVERAGE
3.96 AVERAGE
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
A refreshingly adult regency-era romance read, I wandered unsuspectingly into the spice and I felt like a blushing regency girl- however, the spice is very minimal after the essential shock, with only two chapters of it and nothing too graphic. Emily and Harry are characters that are interesting and independent to each other, with two personalities that play well with each other while fiery. Both lovers are complicated, and I'm glad to have received a happy queer ending. The slow realization of longing between Harry and Emily was beautifully described, and I'm glad to be able to experience it.
Thank you to NetGalley and Random House for the ARC.
Thank you to NetGalley and Random House for the ARC.
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
What began with a spectacular story became more heartfelt than I expected. Two women set their sights on marrying the same eligible Duke but end up falling in love. There's a bit more to it! Includes a light look into what life was like at that time (and even more of those details after the end of the story) but was refreshing to read a lesbian love story with more substance.
The following are the notes I took while reading, in alphabetical order to prevent spoilers:
banter, delightful inner monologue used sparingly, family is complicated, feel this in my bones, gut-wrenching foreshadowing?, happily ever after, horrifying analogy, legit cackled, literature as a reflection of truth, melt me, mild modernism, modernism?, not not, oohhhhhh noooo, please tell me already, relateable female main character, shan't, that escalated quickly, timing is everything, unexpected dripping, what exactly makes an ass impressive, worlds are colliding, yes let it
The following are the notes I took while reading, in alphabetical order to prevent spoilers:
banter, delightful inner monologue used sparingly, family is complicated, feel this in my bones, gut-wrenching foreshadowing?, happily ever after, horrifying analogy, legit cackled, literature as a reflection of truth, melt me, mild modernism, modernism?, not not, oohhhhhh noooo, please tell me already, relateable female main character, shan't, that escalated quickly, timing is everything, unexpected dripping, what exactly makes an ass impressive, worlds are colliding, yes let it
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Classism
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Lesbophobia, Dysphoria
Minor: Animal cruelty, Death, Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol
Historical romance isn't a genre I read too often but sometimes it just hits the spot. This one was delightfully charming and a bit sassy. I really liked the main characters but I wish we got more time dedicated to Harry. I felt that at some point the book focused more on Emily and her story but I found Harry to be more interesting.
Overall this was a fun read that would be prefect for a day at the beach. 3.5 stars
Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Random House | Dial Press Trade Paperback for access to the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Overall this was a fun read that would be prefect for a day at the beach. 3.5 stars
Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Random House | Dial Press Trade Paperback for access to the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Lady Like is a delightful read! Anyone looking for the feel of Bridgerton should pick this up. The romance is well written and very endearing, and the inter-character dynamics really shine. Both the main characters and the side characters are vibrant and engaging, and they made me laugh and tugged at my heartstrings. The banter in the dialogue is so funny and the prose is quick and entertaining with witty turns of phrase I really enjoyed. It's a funny and heartwarming story that does a charming job of combining historical elements with a positive outlook that is really nice to see.
Thank you Random House Publishing Group for providing me an ARC on NetGalley. All opinions are my own
Thank you Random House Publishing Group for providing me an ARC on NetGalley. All opinions are my own
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Death of parent
Minor: Gun violence, Homophobia, Violence, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
ARC from Net Galley!
"Lady Like" was a fun, flirty, romantic, and hilarious ride and I enjoyed ever second of it!
The story is driven through the perspectives of Harriet "Harry" and Emily - both who by chance are in need of a husband and in need of one fast. Emily because she would rather do anything than marry the person her parents set up a contract with and Harry because she just found prince regent is her father - and she needs to find herself a respectable father to claim her place (and the money!). They both set their sights on the same Duke and start out as rivals. Through an unlikely partnership, the two grow to enjoy each other's company and love blossoms.
This was both hilarious and adorable and the plots pacing was just right. Our characters go through many fun adventures set within a backdrop of the regency-esque London. The characters relationships were tangible and were tested and grew throughout the novel. This kind of dynamic what I enjoyed from the Montague siblings series. I absolutely loved that the characters identity and orientation were not center stage to all of their trials and tribulations. Instead, Harry and Emily navigate the struggles of falling in love and coming to their own just like anyone else. Reading more information on the author's decision to write these methods in her work was a wonderful follow up after finishing the story. There also was information on researched topics and historical stories that were used when writing the novel.
I'll miss reading the banter between these two!
"Lady Like" was a fun, flirty, romantic, and hilarious ride and I enjoyed ever second of it!
The story is driven through the perspectives of Harriet "Harry" and Emily - both who by chance are in need of a husband and in need of one fast. Emily because she would rather do anything than marry the person her parents set up a contract with and Harry because she just found prince regent is her father - and she needs to find herself a respectable father to claim her place (and the money!). They both set their sights on the same Duke and start out as rivals. Through an unlikely partnership, the two grow to enjoy each other's company and love blossoms.
This was both hilarious and adorable and the plots pacing was just right. Our characters go through many fun adventures set within a backdrop of the regency-esque London. The characters relationships were tangible and were tested and grew throughout the novel. This kind of dynamic what I enjoyed from the Montague siblings series. I absolutely loved that the characters identity and orientation were not center stage to all of their trials and tribulations. Instead, Harry and Emily navigate the struggles of falling in love and coming to their own just like anyone else. Reading more information on the author's decision to write these methods in her work was a wonderful follow up after finishing the story. There also was information on researched topics and historical stories that were used when writing the novel.
I'll miss reading the banter between these two!
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Lady Like was a pleasant romp but missed the mark on convincing romantic tension for me.
Harry was charming and well-rounded; Emily was feisty and wholesome. Most of the men were appalling and traditionalists. The cast was tight, which made this a fun read and gave ample opportunity to build folks out and weave a whoddunnit web.
The book was a very enjoyable read, but I never got sucked into the Harry/Emily romance myself. They are each fun individual characters but it didn't feel like they had any biting wit or tension between them, merely brief moments of physical desire. I missed the snark and sharp pacing of The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue; I missed wanting them to be together, although I don't think they were poorly suited to one another. I absolutely appreciated how starkly this book lays out the prisons marriages could trap women in and the harm they wanted to escape.
This joins the canon of "Don't Want You Like A Best Friend" and other Regency romances that are sweet, well-written, and end in a way that still allows the heroines to be together with a little untraditional help.
Harry was charming and well-rounded; Emily was feisty and wholesome. Most of the men were appalling and traditionalists. The cast was tight, which made this a fun read and gave ample opportunity to build folks out and weave a whoddunnit web.
The book was a very enjoyable read, but I never got sucked into the Harry/Emily romance myself. They are each fun individual characters but it didn't feel like they had any biting wit or tension between them, merely brief moments of physical desire. I missed the snark and sharp pacing of The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue; I missed wanting them to be together, although I don't think they were poorly suited to one another. I absolutely appreciated how starkly this book lays out the prisons marriages could trap women in and the harm they wanted to escape.
This joins the canon of "Don't Want You Like A Best Friend" and other Regency romances that are sweet, well-written, and end in a way that still allows the heroines to be together with a little untraditional help.