Mortal Follies
A devilishly funny Regency romantasy from the bestselling author of Boyfriend Material
by Alexis Hall
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Pub Date 6 Jun 2023 | Archive Date 6 Jun 2023
Orion Publishing Group | Gollancz
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Description
"You have one chance," said the voice of the goddess...
'Pitch-perfect... Part historical, part fantasy, all top-notch queer romance'
KIRKUS REVIEWS (starred review)
'All the interpersonal drama of Jane Austen meets all the complex treachery of Greek mythology'
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY (starred review)
'Whimsically wonderful, witty writing that evokes Jane Austen and Oscar Wilde... An effervescent, genre-blurring romantic confection'
BOOKLIST
It is the year 1814 and Miss Maelys Mitchelmore finds her entry into the highest society of Bath hindered by an irritating curse.
It begins innocuously enough, with her dress slowly unmaking itself over the course of an evening at the ball of the season, a scandal she only narrowly manages to escape.
However, as the curse progresses to more fatal proportions, she realises she must seek out urgent assistance, even if that means mixing with the most undesirable company - and there are few less desirable allies than the brooding Lady Georgiana Landrake - who may or may not have murdered her own father and brothers to inherit their fortune.
If one is to believe the gossip, she might be some kind of malign enchantress.
Then again, a malign enchantress might be exactly what Miss Mitchelmore needs.
A devilishly funny and heartwarming sapphic Regency romantasy from bestselling author of Boyfriend Material Alexis Hall, Mortal Follies is unmissable for fans of Juno Dawson's Her Majesty's Royal Coven and Freya Marske's A Marvellous Light.
What readers are saying:
'This book is just delightful. Hall is so talented at writing funny, sexy rom-coms that leave me with the biggest smile on my face, and this one is no exception' Kiley, 5* NetGalley review
'A frolicsome delight, which is as much about stories, and how stories are told, as anything else. Thanks (yet again) for the joy, Alexis Hall' Melissa, 5* NetGalley review
'Such a lot of fun! For anyone who loves Georgette Heyer-esque Regency historical rom-coms, you'll adore the tonnish style of the plot, and for those of us who love magic and witchery and faerie, then having Robin Goodfellow as the narrator adds a lot of wry humour' Lynne, 5* NetGalley review
'I LOVED this book! It's fun, exciting, tumultuous and sapphic. It's incredibly written with one of the most enjoyable narrators I've read... Kept me on the edge of my seat and not wanting to put my book down, even at 3am... Will be recommending to all my friends' Anonymous, 5* NetGalley review
'Be still my beating heart. I absolutely loved this! This book is perfect for readers who love Bridgerton' Bee, 5* NetGalley review
'So much fun to read' Courtney, 5* NetGalley review
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781399616430 |
| PRICE | £16.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 416 |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
Reviewer 867337
I LOVED this book!
It's fun, exciting, tumultuous and sapphic.
It's incredibly written with one of the most enjoyable narrators I've read.
I was rooting for our two main characters from the beginning, and there are a cast of lovable side characters who made me laugh out loud (I very much want a friend like Miss Lysistrata Bickle!).
The plot is winding and I truly didn't know where it was going to go, but in a way that kept me on the edge of my seat and not wanting to put my book down, even at 3am.
There are plenty of regency-style rom-coms, but the integrations of magic and the otherworldly in this story is an incredible choice. Hall handles the intersection of magic and the strict rules of the Ton so well, so much so that I want more stories from this incredible world that he has created.
An incredible story, will be recommending to all my friends.
Melissa G, Librarian
I loved this book. A Sapphic Regency romance involving a serious curse brought on by an excess of good manners, plus fairy textiles, Sulis Minerva rising from the springs at Bath, picnic-adjacent naiads and some magical chickens. With literary references scattered lightly through it like the most wonderful glittery confetti. The story is related by Robin Goodfellow (fallen on hard times, writing for a living) who you may remember from one of Shakespeare’s plays. Where he was *not* credited for his contribution.
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A frolicsome delight, which is as much about stories, and how stories are told, as anything else. Thanks (yet again) for the joy, Alexis Hall.
Kiley D, Reviewer
This book is just delightful. Hall is so talented at writing funny, sexy rom-coms that leave me with the biggest smile on my face, and this one is no exception. Seeing Miss Mitchelmore open up and explore new romance was so much fun, and I kept chuckling to myself at Hall’s dry jokes - I will read anything they write in the future and highly recommend all of their books.
Lynne C, Reviewer
Such a lot of fun! For anyone who loves Georgette Heyer-esque Regency historical rom-coms, you'll adore the tonnish style of the plot, and for those of us who love magic and witchery and faerie, then having Robin Goodfellow as the narrator adds a lot of wry humour. I was expecting the sapphic elements to be spicier, but they are none the worse for being less graphic than some sexier rom-coms. I loved it, and if there is more from this author, I'll be seeking those out. Recommended.
Courtney C, Reviewer
I ended up really loving Mortal Follie by Alexis Hall.
It was so much fun to read and I really loved the characters.
I also loved the way this book was written!
I definitely highly recommend this book!
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
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