I knew I enjoyed Regency romances (thank you Bridgerton) but I kept putting this one off for some reason - HUGE MISTAKE. I absolutely adored Half a Soul and I will be picking up the next in the trilogy, Ten Thousand Stiches asap. While it could be considered a cozy read as it doesn't have super high stakes, there were elements of the story that highlighted the of darkness of Regency-era England and the cold demeanor of the ton (at least for many in that circle).

Dora was an amazing character - her unintentional humor and wit was so enjoyable and I loved her interactions with Elias, as well as Vanessa and Albert. While the story could have used a little more of a 'slow burn' with Elias, I quite enjoyed how quickly they became attached. Elias' responses to and expectations of Dora were so sweet to witness - I think her 'oddness' is a perfect match for his.

I would have loved to see a little more in the Epilogue but ultimately I thought the way Atwater resolved the mystery of both the sleeping curse and Dora's unique situation were done quite well and showed that not everything needs to be cleaned up 'just right' to be a happy resolution.