Cannonball Read 18

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“As far as Valentine was concerned, the way he kept being likeable was starting to feel pointed. And probably meant they were friends. Dammit.”

Something Fabulous by Alexis Hall

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Quickly on the heels of reading Alexis Hall’s Boyfriend Material last month I requested Something Fabulous from the library keen to see how Hall’s voice translated from contemporary romance to historical. The verdict: mostly quite good with moments of brilliant, but also moments of not good at all. I’ve gone with a 3.5 rounded up for this one. We’ve got the story here of Valentine Layton, the Duke of Malvern, and his twin problems: Belle and Bonny Tarleton. Operating under his deceased father’s desire for […]

A wonderful Regency romp where nearly everyone is queer

Something Fabulous by Alexis Hall

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4.5 stars Official book description: Valentine Layton, the Duke of Malvern, has twin problems: literally. It was always his father’s hope that Valentine would marry Miss Arabella Tarleton. But, unfortunately, too many novels at an impressionable age have caused her to grow up…romantic. So romantic that a marriage of convenience will not do and after Valentine’s proposal she flees into the night determined never to set eyes on him again. Arabella’s twin brother, Mr. Bonaventure “Bonny” Tarleton, has also grown up…romantic. And fully expects Valentine […]

A ridiculous farce with a core of sweetness.

Something Fabulous by Alexis Hall

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This book is funny and adorable with a side of aggravation. This review will be short because I never know how to talk about funny books in reviews. Our main character is Valentine, a young duke who is set and ready to do his duty by marrying the girl he’s been betrothed to since he was a child, a thing both their fathers wished for them. Only the girl, Arabella, has no desire to get married, and she hates Valentine, so she absconds with herself […]



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