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A review by juliereadsromance
The Duchess War by Courtney Milan
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
4.5 out of 5 stars
This novel reminded me that limitations breed creativity. There is no much variability in the plots of Regency era romances. In The Duchess War, a radical Duke falls in love with a non-aristocratic woman with a mysterious past. While intriguing, this plot is not terribly original. This makes Courtney Milan’s triumph with this book even more impressive. This book doesn’t FEEL like any other Regency romance I’ve read, even though technically the plot is quite similar to other Regency romances. I think Milan achieved that sense of singularity among these characters through nuances in their emotional developmental and by going really deep into who they are.
I definitely recommend this Regency romance. It’s well written with sharply drawn characters, a deep romance, and a complex plot.
Special thanks to the Courtney Milan Week folks who inspired the read.
4.5 out of 5 stars
This novel reminded me that limitations breed creativity. There is no much variability in the plots of Regency era romances. In The Duchess War, a radical Duke falls in love with a non-aristocratic woman with a mysterious past. While intriguing, this plot is not terribly original. This makes Courtney Milan’s triumph with this book even more impressive. This book doesn’t FEEL like any other Regency romance I’ve read, even though technically the plot is quite similar to other Regency romances. I think Milan achieved that sense of singularity among these characters through nuances in their emotional developmental and by going really deep into who they are.
I definitely recommend this Regency romance. It’s well written with sharply drawn characters, a deep romance, and a complex plot.
Special thanks to the Courtney Milan Week folks who inspired the read.