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meganpbell's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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
4.25
To survive a mysterious and malicious curse and find the figure behind it, a young noblewoman must encounter mischievous fairies, queer priestesses, ancient deities—and a strangely alluring, potentially “malign witch” (who may have murdered her own male relations to inherit her dukedom) in this feverishly fun sapphic fantasy wittily and wantonly narrated, of course, by Puck himself. Such fun!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Sexual content, and Murder
Minor: Ableism, Body horror, Racism, Terminal illness, Transphobia, and Medical content
adrenabereading's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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
This book was a good time! The story was set in a Bridgerton type of world, but with magic (witches, gods, hobgoblins, pixies, etc). Miss Mitchelmore, Miss Bickle, and Mr. Caesar took us on a hilarious journey of finding out who cursed Miss Mitchelmore and helping her figure out her dangerous romance with the Duke of Annadale. Throughout the journey, Miss Mitchelmore is coming to terms with her sexuality, and she learns she is stronger than she ever knew.
What I really liked about this book was the diverse friend group and their openess with each other. Even though they lived in a society that didn't really expect people who were different, they never judged each other. Also, they stuck together and would do anything to help each other out.
What I didn't like is that the story got to the main plot kind of early, and it veered off into two other plots that were entertaining but a little unnecessary. I just would have liked it to stay in the "who done it" plot a little longer.
As far romance, Miss Mitchelmore and the Duke of Annadale's romance progressively changes throughout the book. They go from a kind of damsel in distress situation to not admitting attraction to a one-sided love. It got a little spicy at times, but not too much.
✨️Favorite Character✨️
Miss Bickle was my favorite character because she reminded me of Rose from the Golden Girls. She was always going off on funny and random tangents no one wanted to hear about. Also, she was always optimistic and, at times, more knowledgeable than anyone else.
Overall, this was a funny book with some interesting magical elements. Check it out!
What I really liked about this book was the diverse friend group and their openess with each other. Even though they lived in a society that didn't really expect people who were different, they never judged each other. Also, they stuck together and would do anything to help each other out.
What I didn't like is that the story got to the main plot kind of early, and it veered off into two other plots that were entertaining but a little unnecessary. I just would have liked it to stay in the "who done it" plot a little longer.
As far romance, Miss Mitchelmore and the Duke of Annadale's romance progressively changes throughout the book. They go from a kind of damsel in distress situation to not admitting attraction to a one-sided love. It got a little spicy at times, but not too much.
✨️Favorite Character✨️
Miss Bickle was my favorite character because she reminded me of Rose from the Golden Girls. She was always going off on funny and random tangents no one wanted to hear about. Also, she was always optimistic and, at times, more knowledgeable than anyone else.
Overall, this was a funny book with some interesting magical elements. Check it out!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death and Murder
arthur_ant18's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death and Murder
Moderate: Sexual content, Terminal illness, and Transphobia
Minor: Death and Sexual harassment
miss_vonnegut's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Thank you to the publisher for sending an ARC of this to our store! I enjoy most of Alexis Hall's books and this didn't disappoint. Narrated by Puck (yes, that Puck), this sapphic romance set in the early 1800s is full of absurdity, vengeful gods, and queer love. You may want to check content warnings though as it gets a bit dark a few times.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death and Murder
Moderate: Sexual content and Transphobia
Minor: Sexual harassment