Reviews

A Lady for a Duke by Alexis Hall

bookishkmc's review against another edition

emotional reflective fast-paced

4.25

roonilxwaslib's review against another edition

emotional hopeful slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

moonspluvia's review against another edition

4.0

First kindle book finished!!!!

This book was a delight!! My first modern period romance, too oh how exciting. I really enjoyed it, although there were some bugs I didn’t care for in the third act. But the epilogue…. WOW. That’s how you do one!!

literaryintersections's review against another edition

slow-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

4.75

Best audiobook ever!!!!

I absolutely loved this omg. Could it have been 2 books? Sure. But it was so damn good. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Transphobia

chaoskris's review against another edition

adventurous funny slow-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

wondering_wildflower's review against another edition

lighthearted reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

randalena's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

This review is dedicated to the audiobook version. Kay Eluvian is a top tier narrator! Her acting enhanced this story so much! To the point that I would only allow myself to listen in little bursts because I didn’t want it to end. This is absolutely an audiobook I will purchase and listen to again and again. I will also seek out other things narrated by Kay. 
This book is decadent! So very good. Rich characters, an amazing supporting cast. Gah, I just adore this story!!

m00's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective slow-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

5.0

gillianw's review against another edition

4.0

4 stars

Theres a lot to love about this book, especially because a trans woman gets to have a pretty fantastic HEA, surrounded by a loving family and friends, and the undying adoration of her imperfectly perfect husband. The fact that she gets that HEA without a coming out scene, and without any transphobic scorn or derision from anyone just makes it that much sweeter. Queer suffering need not apply here.

I found the pacing a bit uneven at times, which confused me because it starts off so strongly. But Viola and Gracewood’s relationship make any slow moment worthwhile. The side characters are wonderful and I felt that the descriptions of addiction and PTSD felt real and raw. However, this is mostly a quietly romantic love story about two lost friends getting to *really* meet and love each other for the first time. It’s a keeper.

eyeleash's review against another edition

emotional slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism

Moderate: Addiction, War, Kidnapping, and Sexual content