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

funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A Lady For A Duke is chunky for a romance novel, but I flew through it. Of course, I’m a notoriously slow reader, so that means I stayed up wayyyy past my bedtime to finish it. I finished at around 4am last night. 😵‍💫 I’m paying for it today, but it was worth it!
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This was an assigned reading, but I forgot I was meant to be reading it critically. It hooked me from the start and didn’t let go. It was just a delight!
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I really admire how Hall writes about a trans woman in a period piece. It’s hopeful and optimistic and joyful and mournful all at once. We get to see the full complexity of Viola’s experiences and emotions. 
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Hall’s characteristic humor shines through, and the dialogue was delightfully witty. I also loved how much of a simp the MMC is. Gracewood is pretty much gone for Viola from the start and is not shy about telling her. Over and over again. He gave us so many sweet and decadently over the top lines! Had me giggling and kicking my feet. 🤭
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This was so much fun!
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