sapphic_library 's review for:

The Worst Woman in London by Julia Bennet

4.5

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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"the worst woman in london" is a victorian romance about francesca thorne, née heller, as she petitions for divorce from her unfaithful husband and ends up falling in love with his best friend. as fran deals with the aftermath of her divorce, being shunned by her family and society circles, she forms a bond with her husband's best friend, james standish. james had been sent by her husband, merely to deliver a message from edward, but he found himself wanting to spend more and more time with fran. if you know me, you know i'm a sucker for historical romances with a feminist twist, so needless to say, i absolutely ate this book up. there's just something so romantic about saying a big eff you to society and its expectations so you can be with the one you love. i also really loved how edward got a bit of a redemption and got his chance to be happy as well (but he's still on thin ice). i would absolutely recommend this book to anyone who loves historical romances with badass female characters and men who break societal norm for the women they love. thanks to netgalley and union square & co for the advanced copy. "the worst woman in london" comes out may 7th!