natalie intihar

Publication Date: September 24, 2024

I really enjoyed reading The Worst Duke in London. This book does a great job of tying in the historical fiction with a strong, independent female main character. It’s hard not to root for Effie and her desire to be a badass woman in a world dominated by men. The tension between her and Gage is hilarious but also delightful, and when they kiss for the first time I just about shrieked! The build up was totally worth it, and I so loved getting to watch them grow as independent people and as a partnership. 

Effie is such a likable main character, and her love for animals is especially a beautiful trait. It’s hard not to love how she and Gage meet, since it’s surrounded with kittens and all manners of mayhem in Effie’s animal shelter! I loved watching Effie warm up to Gage and to embrace her feminism while also allowing herself to grow alongside a partner. Those two things can absolutely live side by side, and this book does a great job of showing that. 

This was my first book by Amalie Howard, and will absolutely not be my last. I’m looking forward to reading more of her books and the journeys that her strong women go through. This book was an absolute joy to read, and was an easy, warm read that kept me turning the page. I read it through in one sitting, which goes to show how compelling the plot line and characters are! 

I received a free advance copy of this book via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving a review. All opinions expressed are my own. 

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