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A review by mlglenn
The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies by Alison Goodman
4.0
This was such a fun book! While I do wish there had just been one “case” focused on in the book to allow for more detail and a bit more realism, I think overall the premise was enjoyable and unique in terms of historical romance. Gus, Evan, Julia, and the whole cast of characters were well-written and have me so excited to get the next book and have all my questions answered! If you like adventure, mystery, and badass women going against societal expectations, you’ll love this!
*Possible spoilers below*
POV: single first person
You can expect: FMC in her 40s, twins, solving mysteries, 1810s detective work, only one bed, forced proximity, rescue missions.
Rep: side character with breast cancer, queer side characters
Spice: none, implied or otherwise
CW (there are a lot): death of fiance, death of parents, cancer, spousal abuse/DV, descriptions of 19th century unmedicated surgery, child prostitution, kidnapping, imprisonment, 19th century asylum mistreatment, murder/suicide
*Possible spoilers below*
POV: single first person
You can expect: FMC in her 40s, twins, solving mysteries, 1810s detective work, only one bed, forced proximity, rescue missions.
Rep: side character with breast cancer, queer side characters
Spice: none, implied or otherwise
CW (there are a lot): death of fiance, death of parents, cancer, spousal abuse/DV, descriptions of 19th century unmedicated surgery, child prostitution, kidnapping, imprisonment, 19th century asylum mistreatment, murder/suicide