Reviews tagging 'Colonisation'

Unladylike Lessons in Love by Amita Murray

1 review

shortiebabe's review against another edition

Go to review page

adventurous challenging emotional mysterious 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? No

5.0

I LOVED the first book in The Marleigh Sisters series. Lila Marleigh, the FMC, is modern, progressive, and open-minded compared to the majority of the ton. She sees people for who they are, not what society tells them they are. You see this in how she engages with the other characters in the story and who she employs. As the story progresses, I find myself liking Lila more and more. As a dowager who has no desire or need to marry, she reminds me of Shonda Rhimes's version of Kathina Sharma from Season 2 of Netflix's Bridgerton, and I imagined Lila with a strong resemblance to Kate also. 

I wasn't a big fan of Ivor; however, I did respect that he believed Lila from the beginning about it not being Sunil who attacked his cousin. He did slowly grow on me towards the end, but he still has to evolve as a character.

I can't wait for book 2 about Anya Marleigh's story that comes out May 2024. I hope we get to see more of Lila (and Ivor) woven into Anya's story and that they start to heal their relationship. 

I appreciate that the regency/historical romance genre is getting the multicultural boost that is desperately needed. Until Season 2 of Bridgerton started, I had no desire to read historical romances by authors like Julia Quinn or the classics by Jane Austen. Now, I am more inclined to read and appreciate them. 
Expand filter menu Content Warnings
More...