Ooh this was a delight. This was my first Mimi Matthews book, but it certainly won't be my last. I loooved the setting and the premise of the Crinoline Academy - teaching these young women to rise above what society expects of them and hone their talents for the greater good (down with the patriarchy).  The passion with which they talk about their goals and how the law treats women was so powerful.  And then the inner conflict Euphemia is going through because she has such a strong urge to learn about her past made for a lot of drama. Now all of that - PLUS meeting a dashing and dangerous man who will do anything for his own causes?! Their interactions were fabulous and giving so much yearning.  So much inner conflict which lead to more longing.  The way they slowly slowly and then all at once fell in love was such a delight. The way you could tell they cared so deeply for each other, above their own aims. I just loved them and this world and I cannot wait for more!

Note: the two narrators both did a fabulous job bringing these characters alive.  The wit, banter, and passion really shone thanks to these voices.

Thanks to the publisher for a free copy and a free audiobook; my thoughts and review are my own.