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How did I not know about Veronica Speedwell sooner?! I was already mourning Lady Sherlock series (last book just didn’t vibe) and here I am perusing audible plus and this new-to-me author/narrator pops up! My god this audiobook, the entire package has me hooked now to get into the series. The BANTER IS OFF THE CHARTS. And even though I guessed the final twist reveal before it happened, I still gasped! I know this is non-spicy but I can’t wait until they allude when her and Stoker finally get it on. Starting audiobook 2!
How did I not know about Veronica Speedwell sooner?! I was already mourning Lady Sherlock series (last book just didn’t vibe) and here I am perusing audible plus and this new-to-me author/narrator pops up! My god this audiobook, the entire package has me hooked now to get into the series. The BANTER IS OFF THE CHARTS. And even though I guessed the final twist reveal before it happened, I still gasped! I know this is non-spicy but I can’t wait until they allude when her and Stoker finally get it on. Starting audiobook 2!
Queer happiness makes me giddy! This book was just so sweet but also a little steamy, important but not heavy-handed, low angst but still had me yearning. I just loved how Lowell didn’t stress over Kit’s identity as being a “problem” and the main conflict bc it made room for a story that focused on love and just queer happiness. And that’s the whole point right? Not every book has to be a human rights crusade. And I understand in historical fiction it’s much harder to write a book where one can normalize a queer romance without touching on how the social backdrop doesn’t affect it but this book is a great example where historical context is organically woven in without upstaging what’s simply just a sweet, fun and delightful romance book.
P.S. I’ve read all of Joanna Lowell’s books and I adore them! Cannot recommend her enough!
Queer happiness makes me giddy! This book was just so sweet but also a little steamy, important but not heavy-handed, low angst but still had me yearning. I just loved how Lowell didn’t stress over Kit’s identity as being a “problem” and the main conflict bc it made room for a story that focused on love and just queer happiness. And that’s the whole point right? Not every book has to be a human rights crusade. And I understand in historical fiction it’s much harder to write a book where one can normalize a queer romance without touching on how the social backdrop doesn’t affect it but this book is a great example where historical context is organically woven in without upstaging what’s simply just a sweet, fun and delightful romance book.
P.S. I’ve read all of Joanna Lowell’s books and I adore them! Cannot recommend her enough!
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