the wisteria society of lady scoundrels series

I also loved the chapter headings – it made this book feel like a play or something you’d see on screen. The dialogue felt real (despite some of the absurd conversation topics) and flowed rapidly. I don’t often laugh out loud while reading, but this book made me do that multiple times. Holton’s writing style is so unique, and I was instantly hooked! The book is very tongue-in-cheek with so many fun asides that add to the humor. I was deeply engrossed in the story and couldn’t wait to see what wild and zany twist India Holton would throw in next.

The plot is over the top, yet the book leans in and embraces the absurd, so it works perfectly. I mean, lady pirates who have flying houses instead of boats? An evil villain intent on wiping out a secret society? A handsome pirate/assassin/spy? All that together should feel like too much, but it all works perfectly. The premise of this book is preposterous. When Morvath captures the Wisteria Society, Cecilia is forced to team up with Ned to save the women who raised her and hopefully prove that she’s as much a scoundrel as the rest of them. One of those people is Captain Morvath, Cecilia’s father and an overall villainous person who intends to rid England of all its presumptuous women, starting with the Wisteria Society. Ned is fascinated with Cecilia when he meets her, despite his orders to kill her for one person and capture her for another. Until Ned Lightbourne, a sometimes assassin/pirate, shows up. Sure she has a villainous father and an overbearing aunt, but it’s a pleasant existence.

Like the other members of the Wisteria Society crime sorority, she flies around England in her Aunt’s house, drinking tea, blackmailing friends and acquiring treasures. I don’t think I’ve had this much fun reading a book in ages!Ĭecilia Bassingwaite is the perfect Victorian lady – and also a thief. It’s absurd and over the top, yet I loved every second of reading it! This book combines a fantastic romance with an incredibly unique premise, badass female characters, and razor-sharp wit.

The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels is unlike any book I’ve ever read. Links: Amazon – Barnes & Noble – Goodreads – StoryGraphĬW: Gun violence murder death of parent sexism Series or Standalone: Dangerous Damsels #1

The wisteria society of lady scoundrels series