Reviews

The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies by Alison Goodman

destinycon's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

nicoleannreads's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

5.0

off2explore's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

ja1995's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny inspiring mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

birdyinthewild's review against another edition

5.0

Dear The Benevolent Society of I’ll-mannered Ladies,

“Then it is settled. We shall be useful. But just as importantly we shall be defiant, occasionally ill-mannered, and completely indomitable.”

Augustus is such a powerful character. She goes in the list  of my favorites. 

This isn’t just a regency story of societal ladies getting into mischief, but a story of renegades. All women (and anyone not straight man) should be a renegade.

This was an incredible story. 
Sisterhood
Self-worth
Defying social norms.
Justice
Loyalty
Love

All the stars. 

tessisreading2's review against another edition

4.0

Really enjoyable - I enjoyed the age of the spinster FMC/narrator and the book (and the author) were really working on coming to grips with some of the less savory aspects of the regency period, rather than the usual bowdlerized romancelandia version of the regency. A hint of romance, and some good short mysteries - I really can't wait for the sequel. 

hollybg's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated

4.0

jessi_skr's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

Very enjoyable regency adventure with a romance subplot. Excellently written.

heidilreads's review against another edition

4.0

Felt very much like a Jane Austen book...

katreads100's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0