A review by anna_m_k
A Lady for a Duke by Alexis Hall

emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-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

4.5

Overall, the book is kind. Staple, harmful tropes are ignored in favor of a plot that is kind to its characters without being saccharine or by ignoring the realities of its historical setting. The progression of Viola and Gracewood's relationship is lovely, and the core of it, their childhood friendship, is clear and strong. Their relationship is the mode for them to better understand not only each other, but also themselves, and makes it wonderfully realized.

Slightly hampered by a dip into melodrama towards the last fifth of the book, and the characters edging a little too close in some conversations to sounding like they're trying to get an A+ in therapy, it's otherwise a wonderful love story with great side characters.
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