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A review by hollanddavis
The League of Gentlewomen Witches by India Holton
4.25
Sure, you can say Charlotte and Alex are Enemies to Lovers in the sense that his group of pirates hates her coven of witches, but they're only enemies for like (maybe?) 50% of the book. Don't get me wrong, the tension is there, it's very Montague/Capulet, and I ate it up, but there wasn't HATE, it was a feud (with, among other things, a stolen briefcase, instant attraction, a mutual kidnapping, and an inn with two beds).
Was this one as funny as Wisteria Lady of Lady Scoundrels? No, the banter hit a little different, but that's wasn't necessarily a bad thing. It more serious because Charlotte and Alex had more time to explore their relationship (and discuss their feelings) in a way that Cecelia and Ned didn't. It added depth to their characters.
Holton kept it up with the campy adventures that, in the grand scheme of things, aren't super complicated and little predicable, but are so much fun to read (listen to) that I don't mind.
Memorable quotes:
“Let me guess. Hair the color of wild honey, lovely eyes, holds herself as if she's a rifle aimed at is target and about to fire?'
"It's not in the compass of my employment to comment on the quality of ladies eyes," Bixby replied"
“Alex looked heavenward for patience, but only got an eyeful of rain. It was enough to make him believe god was a witch."
“He smiled, and lifted her gently onto his lap so she would be more comfortable than on the cold, hard floor. She nestled close, laying her cheek against his shoulder. It felt like a whole-body kiss.
I love you, he thought silently, trying not to tremble.
"Fiend," she muttered.
"Witch," he replied"
Was this one as funny as Wisteria Lady of Lady Scoundrels? No, the banter hit a little different, but that's wasn't necessarily a bad thing. It more serious because Charlotte and Alex had more time to explore their relationship (and discuss their feelings) in a way that Cecelia and Ned didn't. It added depth to their characters.
Holton kept it up with the campy adventures that, in the grand scheme of things, aren't super complicated and little predicable, but are so much fun to read (listen to) that I don't mind.
Memorable quotes:
“Let me guess. Hair the color of wild honey, lovely eyes, holds herself as if she's a rifle aimed at is target and about to fire?'
"It's not in the compass of my employment to comment on the quality of ladies eyes," Bixby replied"
“Alex looked heavenward for patience, but only got an eyeful of rain. It was enough to make him believe god was a witch."
“He smiled, and lifted her gently onto his lap so she would be more comfortable than on the cold, hard floor. She nestled close, laying her cheek against his shoulder. It felt like a whole-body kiss.
I love you, he thought silently, trying not to tremble.
"Fiend," she muttered.
"Witch," he replied"