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A review by beroyabooks
Lady Like by Mackenzi Lee
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
"Someone ought to love you, and I'd like it to be me."
Two women, one refined and one ribald, set their sights on marrying the same duke, but instead of becoming natural enemies, they find themselves falling in love—though not with him.
Review: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️
Harriet Lockhart and Emily Sergeant are a opposite as can be, but have been forced into the same situation - find a husband. And not only that, but they end up setting their sights on the same one - only to butt heads and end up forced into an acquaintance and friendship (and then more!!) along the way.
This was such a lovely read, and truly had everything. Regency-era, dancing, falling in love, horse racing, drama, pasted-on-mutton chops, duels!!! I was so enthralled the whole time. This is my first book by this author, and I loved her writing - such a perfect mix of beautiful prose, humor, and historical language.
🌹: I loved the banter and the humor in this. Both characters were so fun, and getting to see Emily come out of her shell (esp the scene where's she's so agreeable with the duke, only to turn around and be so animated in her hatred to Harry, omg) was so satisfying to read. The 'will-they/won't they' tension was palpable, and although there was a third-act miscommunication/breakup I thought it was done SO well (lots of different aspects to it, very believable). Violet was such a lovely supporting character as well. And I also loved the additional research notes and literature at the end!
🥀: none! I loved this!
Tropes & Tags: historical romance (regency), sapphic romance, opposites attract, enemies-to-lovers, longing and pining, marriage(s) of convenience
Highlight Count of Sweet & Swoon-Worthy Moments: none, netgalley read
[I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review, thank you so much! 📖]
Two women, one refined and one ribald, set their sights on marrying the same duke, but instead of becoming natural enemies, they find themselves falling in love—though not with him.
Review: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️
Harriet Lockhart and Emily Sergeant are a opposite as can be, but have been forced into the same situation - find a husband. And not only that, but they end up setting their sights on the same one - only to butt heads and end up forced into an acquaintance and friendship (and then more!!) along the way.
This was such a lovely read, and truly had everything. Regency-era, dancing, falling in love, horse racing, drama, pasted-on-mutton chops, duels!!! I was so enthralled the whole time. This is my first book by this author, and I loved her writing - such a perfect mix of beautiful prose, humor, and historical language.
🌹: I loved the banter and the humor in this. Both characters were so fun, and getting to see Emily come out of her shell (esp the scene where's she's so agreeable with the duke, only to turn around and be so animated in her hatred to Harry, omg) was so satisfying to read. The 'will-they/won't they' tension was palpable, and although there was a third-act miscommunication/breakup I thought it was done SO well (lots of different aspects to it, very believable). Violet was such a lovely supporting character as well. And I also loved the additional research notes and literature at the end!
🥀: none! I loved this!
Tropes & Tags: historical romance (regency), sapphic romance, opposites attract, enemies-to-lovers, longing and pining, marriage(s) of convenience
Highlight Count of Sweet & Swoon-Worthy Moments: none, netgalley read
[I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review, thank you so much! 📖]