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A review by teaand_tomes
Duchess Material by Emily Sullivan
fast-paced
4.0
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Duchess Material is a delightful blend of romance, mystery, and a touch of intrigue. As a fan of historical romance, this one hit all the right notes for me.
The chemistry between William and Phoebe was fantastic. I loved their history—unrequited feelings and childhood crushes make for such satisfying tension! Phoebe’s independence and determination really stood out. She and her sisters are strong, capable women, which made this story feel both modern and true to the shifting roles of women during this period. The romance was layered beautifully alongside the mystery of Phoebe’s missing pupil, which kept me turning the pages.
The author did a wonderful job capturing the time period while still giving us a refreshing take on the typical regency romance. It was a nice break from romantasy and had just enough intrigue to keep things exciting.
My one critique would be the ending. The cliffhanger felt a little out of place, and the introduction of “The Nun” as the overarching villain didn’t quite resonate with me. That said, it’s clear this is setting up for a series, and I’ll happily pick up the next installment to see where it goes.
If you love historical romance with a strong heroine, sizzling tension, and a dash of mystery, I’d definitely recommend this one!
Duchess Material is a delightful blend of romance, mystery, and a touch of intrigue. As a fan of historical romance, this one hit all the right notes for me.
The chemistry between William and Phoebe was fantastic. I loved their history—unrequited feelings and childhood crushes make for such satisfying tension! Phoebe’s independence and determination really stood out. She and her sisters are strong, capable women, which made this story feel both modern and true to the shifting roles of women during this period. The romance was layered beautifully alongside the mystery of Phoebe’s missing pupil, which kept me turning the pages.
The author did a wonderful job capturing the time period while still giving us a refreshing take on the typical regency romance. It was a nice break from romantasy and had just enough intrigue to keep things exciting.
My one critique would be the ending. The cliffhanger felt a little out of place, and the introduction of “The Nun” as the overarching villain didn’t quite resonate with me. That said, it’s clear this is setting up for a series, and I’ll happily pick up the next installment to see where it goes.
If you love historical romance with a strong heroine, sizzling tension, and a dash of mystery, I’d definitely recommend this one!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, and Classism
Minor: Sexual assault