Scan barcode
A review by summerisreading
The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels by India Holton
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
Terry Pratchett fans, were you ever just dying to have a Discworld book set entirely among the assassins, packed with wordplay, double entendres, literary references, and extensive shade toward gothic novels?
The book is reminiscent of Terry Pratchett (in that it's self-referential and a weird combination of an absolutely absurd world combined with historical fun facts from the real world) mixed with any historical romance that skews toward parody (Tessa Dare maybe?)
This book was slow to grow on me, as I'm really not generally a fan of reading about violence, even when it's charmingly committed by old ladies, but by the end I loved it. I think this is a good debut from an author who could grow into someone truly great.
The book is reminiscent of Terry Pratchett (in that it's self-referential and a weird combination of an absolutely absurd world combined with historical fun facts from the real world) mixed with any historical romance that skews toward parody (Tessa Dare maybe?)
This book was slow to grow on me, as I'm really not generally a fan of reading about violence, even when it's charmingly committed by old ladies, but by the end I loved it. I think this is a good debut from an author who could grow into someone truly great.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Drug use
Minor: Fatphobia