A review by _suvi_
The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels by India Holton

adventurous emotional funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Absolutely loved this book. A victorian rom-com that is so refreshing; through its witty and sarcastical humor, feminist stance, and of course beautifully dangerous but oh so propper lady pirates, their flying mansions and their thievery. The romance was also juicy and funny from the start. The paraphrasing and quoting of victorian literature and poetry, especially the quest for Brontë was so appropriate and fun in the book. If I would point something I didn’t enjoy was the love interest getting the mc drunk without their consent, not only once but almost twice? Also there are some mild colonial mindset takes in the book but it fits the era, and the author is from a colonized country themselves so I’ll keep the trust it’s not with bad intent. The sub-plot aroud the romance is also at parts weak but since this book is a comedy it perfectly fits the genre where the plot is just a means for a punchline. I still give this book 5 stars for it’s absolute hilariousness and cleverness that’s unlike anything I’ve ever read before, and I can’t wait to read more of India Holton’s work.