A review by readingqueerly
Infamous by Lex Croucher

emotional funny slow-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

3.5


This fell right in my very niche love for queer, historical romances. Yet despite this, it took me a while to warm up to this one. While I do like historical romances, I'm much more used to them being written in a more contemporary language. This one very much had that classic vibe going on which I needed to get used to before I could enjoy. 
Once I did though it was smooth sailing and I enjoyed reading this book a lot. It didn't surprise me really, but it did make me feel the right things at the right moment about shitty men and yearning for a love that is taboo and wanting to make art and get credit for it.
I do wish the romance bit was a somewhat more emphasised and we had more happy couple moments, but I also understand why it would be redundant. 
All in all pretty fun if you're looking for sapphic Jane Austen vibes.
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