3.12k reviews for:

The League of Gentlewomen Witches

India Holton

3.97 AVERAGE

jamieseemsamused's review

4.0

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4 stars (I enjoyed it a lot). India Holton's Dangerous Damsel's series is more vibes than plot, but I really like the really specific historical British romcom vibes of the whole series. I didn't like this book as much as the first one, but I still enjoyed the enemies to lovers storyline of the pirate vs. witch rivalry. I loved the characterization of both the FMC and MMC as competent heroes.

Audiobook review:
Single British female narrator. 5 out of 5 (Enhances the reading experience) - As an American, hearing the extreme Britishness of the narrator's performance really elevated the experience for me.

Book information
Genre: Historical fantasy romcom
Series information: Book 2 in Dangerous Damsels series. Completed 3-book series of interconnected standalone stories.
Steam Level: 3 out of 5 (Open door)
Romance Level: 5 out of 5 (Romance story in fantasy setting)
How I Read It: Paperback borrowed from library and audiobook borrowed from Libby

julietwestlayne's review

4.0

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4.5 stars! Not as good as the first, but still an entertaining read

arabellasbooks's review

5.0

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Charlotte and Alex are the epitome of the reverse fake dating trope and I love that for them. I love treasure hunts in books so this was so much fun combined with Jane Austen references, an introverted main character, unlike friendships and wonderful banter? What more could you want in a book?

maisiethemoo's review

3.0

adventurous funny lighthearted relaxing fast-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

fran_banan's review

5.0

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-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

jhaywa's review against another edition

1.0

fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

rmcguire25's review

4.5

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

melijones's review

4.75

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted fast-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

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This was just as charming and delightful as the first book. I had so much fun reading it and am stoked to read book three next. 

I just wish it hadn't been so thoroughly overflowing with Jane Austen references — I'm sure if you're familiar with her work it adds to the experience but as someone who's never read anything by her, it did take away from the story a bit. 

icegoddess09's review

2.0

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious 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: Yes

lilybug629's review

5.0

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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