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A review by leonalikesliterature
A Lady for a Duke by Alexis Hall
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I loved it!
I thought the writing was very respectful about Viola’s transgender identity and never made it a point of conflict, although it was relevant to her character, it was not a sense of tension for the romance or story.
The romance was good. I loved their relationship and the banter was exquisite. The dialogue was written so well and with such consideration. All the side characters were also important and necessary to the development of the story.
The author navigated the era’s gender and social issues with such consideration and nuance. It was such a refreshing and enlightening take. It was so well written and truly beautiful. I would reread and recommend it!
I thought the writing was very respectful about Viola’s transgender identity and never made it a point of conflict, although it was relevant to her character, it was not a sense of tension for the romance or story.
The romance was good. I loved their relationship and the banter was exquisite. The dialogue was written so well and with such consideration. All the side characters were also important and necessary to the development of the story.
The author navigated the era’s gender and social issues with such consideration and nuance. It was such a refreshing and enlightening take. It was so well written and truly beautiful. I would reread and recommend it!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Deadnaming, Mental illness, Kidnapping, War, Panic attacks/disorders, Drug abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Alcoholism, Drug use, Sexual content, and Addiction