A review by mjwhitlock18
A Lady for a Duke by Alexis Hall

emotional hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

Without a doubt my favorite romance I’ve read this year. This slow-burn, long time friends to lovers, historical Regency M/F romance with a trans heroine had me invested from the beginning. It has fantastically witty moments and beautifully poignant, insightful ones as well. 
I adore that while Viola’s gender is integral to the story, it’s not the central conflict of the novel. It’s more about the defying of societal gender roles (by many people, not just Viola). She refuses to apologize for living as her authentic self and has given and found families who accept her without question. And many of these side characters are interesting and delightful in their own right. 
“Forgive my language, but...fuck the world. I will change it for you if I have to.”

Thanks to NetGalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for the eARC!
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