The League of Gentlewomen Witches

I loved the second book in this series! While I really enjoyed the first book, I feel like this one is even better! Maybe it's because I have the world building and background from the first to really enjoy this installment. But I think I just like our leads much more! Charlotte is awkward but still a badass, I feel like I identified a little bit more with her. And we love an Emma Woodhouse character, are we supposed to like her? I personally always love complex characters like that more! Alex...handsome, pirate, Irish - what more could you want? I really loved that they just hit it off right away and while they still took time to figure out their emotions, I like that trope more than the "let's fight these feelings until the last 10% of the book". I also looooove that we continue with all the same characters from the first book, building on their story, and really giving us some beginning found family vibes (which I am a sucker for!). This book is whimsical, witty, romantic, and hilarious. There were so many times I laughed out loud or could be found with a huge grin on my face while I read. I can't wait to read the third book now! Definitely read this series and in order too! A++

The second book in the series,it was as entertaining as the first,however a bit slow to start for me. The banter was great and the romance sweet. My favorite line in the book: “God, but he loved that she didn't automatically know how to be normal. He longed to fly her away into a wild sky where she'd have the freedom to be as strange and sensual and indescribably wonderful as she wanted to be.” Alex gave Charlotte the ability to be herself and she gave him a reason to let down his guard.

I was so excited when this book was finally released! The first book was so entertaining that I was dying to read more by this author. Of course there is always the concern that the next book won’t live up to the first but no need to worry. This one might even be better! We are introduced to engrossing new characters and we get to hear from those with whom we fell in love from the first book. As with WSLS, the book is fun and lighthearted while also having some enjoyable suspense, mystery, and romance. All of which is combined expertly with the wit and humor which I believe makes these books so wonderfully unique. They are intelligent and mature while also being truly fun to read. So difficult to do in this genre without turning into YA. Nothing wrong with YA per se but I’m a mother of 4 in my 30s and can’t really relate to that genre. Ms. Holton has deftly created a series (and has a style of writing in general) that appeals to a wide range of people and interests and it makes for the kind of read that you feel good throughout and even after you’ve finished. Can’t wait for her next book!

A laugh-out-loud romp through India Holton's reimagined Victorian England, where the patriarchy takes a backseat to proper but deadly pirate matriarchs and "philanthropic" witches. It was chock full of flying houses, bicycles, and suspiciously tippy statuary, nearly falling upon annoying cousins' heads, villains with matrimonial intent, and witch hunters.I admit I did not care for book one, at first. I started and stopped reading it at least three times, and until I began to listen to the audiobook, I could not enjoy the writing. I have seen the error in my ways and humbly stand corrected; I am now an India Holton Stan. All hail the queen.Narrator Elizabeth Knowelden brings the author's brilliant wordplay to life and allows the listener/reader to be fully immersed in the fantastic world created.For a runaway witch and rogue pirate Irishman in hot pursuit of villains and on the run from a literal witch-hunter, it’s surprising how frequently they find time for schmex. Several intimate scenes on the page strike an excellent balance between humor and emotionality without being bland or explicit.I highly recommend it if you’re looking for a story that will make you laugh, cheer, and swoon. There’s a bonus if you’ve read book one, as many of the same characters reappear.

I read this book before the first one in this series by accident but I think it is considerably better than the first one, which I read second. The characters feel more genuine and maintain a consistent personality, there is more chemistry between the FL and the ML, and the overall world dynamics make more sense. The FL and ML are both headstrong and stubborn, with the FL being more of a ball of chaos, which is always fun. I enjoyed reading about their fun adventure and didn't mind the corniness and ridiculous moments such as them snogging pretty much every moment after a certain point "to get it out of their system". 😂 That being said, if you're expecting anything "serious" (like many period romances) from this author.... Don't. This author relies a lot on humor and chaos to drive their storytelling.

This was a funny, entertaining story about true love a la Rome and Juliet, but lighthearted and with a much happier ending!

I was looking forward to this one. The premise is charming, and the story not without humour. But the text could have used a firmer edit — there are grammatical and spelling errors which are disappointing and somewhat unprofessional. Can’t really recommend this book, sadly.

Pride and prejudice meets pirates and witches. Wonderful turns of phrase, great characters. A very enjoyable read indeed! A delight!

Este livro, que é o segundo da série, é dos melhores livros que já li, é extremamente divertido e amoroso!

Charlotte Pettifer has a brief encounter with Alex O'Reilly. Charlotte is the heir apparent the be the lead Witch. A relic of the founder Beryl Blake has been place in the Museum and Charlotte manages to steal it. Then comes a tooing and frowing between the pirates until it end up in the hands of a crazy pirate who takes to the air with it. All the other pirates make chase and Charlotte hitchhikes a ride on Alex's house, come battleship. With all sorts of adventures that take them to a seaside town in pursuit of the mad pirate and the relic Charlotte and Alex grow close together. All the other pirate house converge on the seaside town and a battle ensues. The eveventual result is that the mad pirate, her house and the relic fall into the sea. In the meantime Charlotte's single and stern aunt and lead witch runs off with a man and leaves the leadership to Charlotte. Charlotte couldn't be happier, but realises that the changes she wants to make might not be possible. She abandons the leadership role to take up an exciting life with her pirate Alex.

Stylish dialogue, excellent period references engaging characters, delightfully daft ideas, what more could one want! A satisfying piece of period pastiche.