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A Lady for a Duke
by Alexis Hall
*Thank you to Netgalley and Forever publishing for a copy in exchange for an honest review*
"I want to go forward. And I'm not looking for perfect. I'm looking for you."
I have found my favourite book of 2022, and yet we're only in March. I don't care, this book was everything I needed it to be, and more. I swear to god, this book is my 3rd favourite book of all time.
A Lady for a Duke follows Viola Carroll, a transgender woman who used the Battle of Waterloo to escape with her life and finally live how she's meant to be, and Gracewood, Viola's childhood and oldest companion. Viola realizes that leaving Gracewood has caused him to retreat into grief, so far that Viola barely recognizes her old friend. While Viola helps Gracewood become himself again, the fresh desires give way to old feelings. Will Gracewood accept Viola for who she is, who she has always been? Or will it be the end of their friendship?
First off, the representation in this is phenomenal. Not only do we have Viola, a trans woman, but Gracewood uses a cane and has PTSD episodes from the war.
As a trans person, Viola was so well crafted and I can tell that Alexis Hall wanted to get Viola done correctly. It's clear to me that he did his research and probably had sensitivity readers before this book went onto Netgalley. Reading from Viola's perspective was, in simple words, amazing. She's my favourite character. The way that Alexis Hall described how Viola feels about gender was done so carefully, and so god damn well. I love Viola, and I will defend her till my death.
As for Gracewood, I loved him, definitely my second favourite character. He's so sweet, so caring, and so gentle. I just want to give him a massive hug.
This is my second Alexis Hall book (the first one I read was Murder Most Actual), and I can tell you, he is a favourite author now. His writing is just something else that I absolutely love.
At this point, just add this book to your tbr. It's amazing, it's funny, it's cute, it's heartwarming, and it's a lil smutty (one scene, but woo wee that was great).
Out May 24th, 2022!
"I want to go forward. And I'm not looking for perfect. I'm looking for you."
I have found my favourite book of 2022, and yet we're only in March. I don't care, this book was everything I needed it to be, and more. I swear to god, this book is my 3rd favourite book of all time.
A Lady for a Duke follows Viola Carroll, a transgender woman who used the Battle of Waterloo to escape with her life and finally live how she's meant to be, and Gracewood, Viola's childhood and oldest companion. Viola realizes that leaving Gracewood has caused him to retreat into grief, so far that Viola barely recognizes her old friend. While Viola helps Gracewood become himself again, the fresh desires give way to old feelings. Will Gracewood accept Viola for who she is, who she has always been? Or will it be the end of their friendship?
First off, the representation in this is phenomenal. Not only do we have Viola, a trans woman, but Gracewood uses a cane and has PTSD episodes from the war.
As a trans person, Viola was so well crafted and I can tell that Alexis Hall wanted to get Viola done correctly. It's clear to me that he did his research and probably had sensitivity readers before this book went onto Netgalley. Reading from Viola's perspective was, in simple words, amazing. She's my favourite character. The way that Alexis Hall described how Viola feels about gender was done so carefully, and so god damn well. I love Viola, and I will defend her till my death.
As for Gracewood, I loved him, definitely my second favourite character. He's so sweet, so caring, and so gentle. I just want to give him a massive hug.
This is my second Alexis Hall book (the first one I read was Murder Most Actual), and I can tell you, he is a favourite author now. His writing is just something else that I absolutely love.
At this point, just add this book to your tbr. It's amazing, it's funny, it's cute, it's heartwarming, and it's a lil smutty (one scene, but woo wee that was great).
Out May 24th, 2022!