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

emotional hopeful inspiring
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

I really, really wanted and expected to love this book. Hall's Boyfriend Material and Husband Material were so good and I love the concept of a historical romance featuring a trans woman.

But it just didn't work for me. Hall's bio says "genrequeer" and I'd say that's accurate. Overall, though, this one didn't work me. I went through a phase where I read a ton of historical romance. In comparison to the authors who have focused their writing careers in those eras, this one felt clunky. The historical dialogue and descriptions didn't ring quite true.

Great concept, but the execution didn't work out for me. 
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