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A review by libscote
Valiant Ladies by Melissa Grey
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
I knew this book would be for me when I first heard about it--historical fiction sword-wielding lesbians in Potosi (which I thought was Peru but is actually Bolivia)? Sign me up! This book delivers, with dueling perspectives from Kiki and Ana, society ladies by day and swashbucklers by night. Their world is upended when Kiki's engagement is announced, and her brother dies. Now it comes time to figure out that mystery, before someone kills them.
I really, really enjoyed seeing both perspectives and how all the characters interacted. I didn't know a lot about Potosi, but I learned a little about it and there's an author's note at the end to learn more. It's inspired by true events (I haven't fully vetted this website, but it gives a rough idea. https://culturacolectiva.com/history/the-valiant-ladies-of-potosi-ana-lezama-eustaquia-de-sonza/) There were a few moments where I missed the tip from one event to another, but overall, excellent.
I really, really enjoyed seeing both perspectives and how all the characters interacted. I didn't know a lot about Potosi, but I learned a little about it and there's an author's note at the end to learn more. It's inspired by true events (I haven't fully vetted this website, but it gives a rough idea. https://culturacolectiva.com/history/the-valiant-ladies-of-potosi-ana-lezama-eustaquia-de-sonza/) There were a few moments where I missed the tip from one event to another, but overall, excellent.
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide and Violence