A lesbian version of Jane Austen’s Emma. Something I never knew I needed until now. Told in alternating perspectives, Gwen and Beth’s tale of love and matchmaking schemes has all the amazing qualities of an Austen novel, without being as difficult to read. It is everything you would look for in a Victorian-era romance; tea parties, flirtatious courting, witty banter, and a few scandalous kisses (and maybe a bit more). All flared with a modern touch.


Full Review:

A lesbian version of Jane Austen’s Emma. Something I never knew I needed until now. Told in alternating perspectives, Gwen and Beth’s tale of love and matchmaking schemes has all the amazing qualities of an Austen novel, without being as difficult to read.

It takes place in the Victorian era with a focus on class structure. However - like in Austin's novels - all the main female protagonists wittily rebel against it. And like all good love stories in that era, romance first begins with a bit of flirtatious courting. Thankfully the author does not keep us in slow-burn suspense long.

The way Alban was able to blend modern writing with Victorian romance elements was very well executed. Everything was just dramatic enough in the right way to keep today’s reader enthralled, yet still cater to the milieu of that time period. The ending too! I won’t say too much but it was amazing! I really could not have asked for a better ending.

This book is everything you would look for in a Victorian-era romance; tea parties, flirtatious courting, witty banter, and a few scandalous kisses (and maybe a bit more). All flared with a modern touch. I enjoyed it very much as a nice cosy read.