The League of Gentlewomen Witches
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Description
The Princess Bride meets Jane Austen in this swoony second novel in The Dangerous Damsels series - an enemies-to-lovers historical romance with a magical twist . . .
'OBSESSED. If you love playful dialogue and language, fun characters, and interesting worlds, I recommend' 5**** Reader Review!
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Charlotte Pettifer belongs to a secret society skilled in witchcraft.
When rumours of the Amulet of Black Beryl start to circulate, Charlotte is determined to find the jewel before it falls into the wrong hands.
Which is what happens when the evil Lady Armitage reaches it first.
Demanding the help of rakish pirate, Alex O'Riley, Charlotte sets off to find the jewel.
There's just one problem: pirates and witches are sworn enemies.
But little do they know, sparks are about to fly . . .
Tropes/themes:
1. Enemies to lovers
2. Strong female leads
3. Forced proximity
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Readers are OBSESSED with the Dangerous Damsels series
'Incredible! Sensational! Fantastic! So charming your inner Lizzie Bennet will swoon' 5***** Reader Review
'Witty and entertaining. A literary delight!... Think Jane Austen meets Jack Sparrow' 5***** Reader Review
'Wondrous, whimsical, wiccan follow-up to its flying house pirate predecessor, building upon this magical, Victorian-soaked world deftly and capably' 5***** Reader Review
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Hexen & Piraten 🏴☠️
Charlotte muss sich mit ihrem ärgsten Feind, dem Pirat Alex zusammentun, um ein magisches Amulett zurück zu erobern… Enemies-to-Lovers, Froced Proximity und dieser ganz spezielle Humor lassen grüßen. Herrlich, voller Action, Spannung und Witz, gerade was die alten Ladies und ihre Prioritäten betrifft! Einfach super originell, auch was die fliegenden Häuser angeht. Wobei mich Alex sehr überrascht hat, als es bei ihm ans Eingemachte ging. Zum Teil ist es etwas unübersichtlich mit all den Namen, aber es macht einfach nur Spaß in diese Welt einzutauchen und sich diesem ganz eigenen Charme hinzugeben🥰 Jeder der Hexen, Piraten, historische Romance und einiges an Witz in einer Geschichte sucht, wird hier definitiv fündig 😉❤️
A book that felt like Bridgerton meets My Lady Jane, but not in the best way possible.
Our protagonist, the rather bookish and socially inept Charlotte Pettifer, is the prophesied heir of Black Beryl and future leader of the League of Gentlewomen Witches - a destiny she deems impossible to fulfill. When her plot to steal the long lost amulet of her ancestor goes awry, she commandeers the help of her sworn enemy: the pirate Alex O‘Reilly. The two of them inevitably grow closer throughout their quest, ultimately risking Charlottes reputation and position amongst her coven, while getting caught between the pirates and witches fighting to recover the amulet first. While I did enjoy the portrayal of both characters and their individual journeys within themselves, I would have liked for a woman to discover her true nature without the help of a man - as charming as he might be. I know, I know, it’s romantasy, but come on, why does it always have to be the man who sets our heroine free? The surrounding world was charming, the magic unusual but entertaining, but somehow the book didn’t really do it for me.
Nicht das was ich mir erhofft hätte
Anfangs hat mich das Buch sehr gefesselt und ich habe ca. die ersten 150 Seiten sehr schnell gelesen, danach wurde es etwas langweiliger. Das ewige hin und her zwischen den Hauptcharakteren ist zwar zu Beginn recht amüsant wird aber dann schnell fad. Auch die Suche nach dem Amulett ist nicht so wie ich es mir erhofft hatte. Zwischenzeitlich gab es Wochen da habe ich das Buch nicht einmal in die Hand genommen. Das Finale hat mich dann leider auch enttäuscht, denn ich hätte mir von einem so lustigen und sarkastischen Buch sehr viel mehr erwartet.
The League of Gentlewomen Witches was cute, lighthearted, and definitely easy to read — I finished it in just a couple of days. It’s very different in tone from The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels — less intense, more fluffy and comedic. I’d say it’s a fun, cozy read, but not one that really sticks with you. I liked Charlotte and Alex’s relationship; they’re sweet together, and I loved seeing familiar faces like Cecilia again. Charlotte’s mother was also adorable — she honestly might’ve been one of my favorite parts. But the story itself? A bit all over the place. The plot with the amulet had potential but didn’t go deep enough; it felt more like background noise while the romance took center stage (and even that didn’t always feel fully developed). The witch hunter subplot made no sense to me — he felt unnecessary, and the whole ending with Charlotte’s aunt was so rushed and illogical it almost broke the story’s internal logic completely. The witches as a group also didn’t hit for me. Compared to the pirates, who felt like a chaotic but loving found family, the witches came off stiff and distant. Charlotte’s personal growth — breaking free from that rigid world — was probably the best part of the book. Overall, it was enjoyable and had some great quotes, but it lacked the charm, wit, and emotional spark that made the first book so special. Still cute, still fun, but a bit too shallow for my taste.
Description
The Princess Bride meets Jane Austen in this swoony second novel in The Dangerous Damsels series - an enemies-to-lovers historical romance with a magical twist . . .
'OBSESSED. If you love playful dialogue and language, fun characters, and interesting worlds, I recommend' 5**** Reader Review!
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Charlotte Pettifer belongs to a secret society skilled in witchcraft.
When rumours of the Amulet of Black Beryl start to circulate, Charlotte is determined to find the jewel before it falls into the wrong hands.
Which is what happens when the evil Lady Armitage reaches it first.
Demanding the help of rakish pirate, Alex O'Riley, Charlotte sets off to find the jewel.
There's just one problem: pirates and witches are sworn enemies.
But little do they know, sparks are about to fly . . .
Tropes/themes:
1. Enemies to lovers
2. Strong female leads
3. Forced proximity
----
Readers are OBSESSED with the Dangerous Damsels series
'Incredible! Sensational! Fantastic! So charming your inner Lizzie Bennet will swoon' 5***** Reader Review
'Witty and entertaining. A literary delight!... Think Jane Austen meets Jack Sparrow' 5***** Reader Review
'Wondrous, whimsical, wiccan follow-up to its flying house pirate predecessor, building upon this magical, Victorian-soaked world deftly and capably' 5***** Reader Review
Book Information
Posts
Hexen & Piraten 🏴☠️
Charlotte muss sich mit ihrem ärgsten Feind, dem Pirat Alex zusammentun, um ein magisches Amulett zurück zu erobern… Enemies-to-Lovers, Froced Proximity und dieser ganz spezielle Humor lassen grüßen. Herrlich, voller Action, Spannung und Witz, gerade was die alten Ladies und ihre Prioritäten betrifft! Einfach super originell, auch was die fliegenden Häuser angeht. Wobei mich Alex sehr überrascht hat, als es bei ihm ans Eingemachte ging. Zum Teil ist es etwas unübersichtlich mit all den Namen, aber es macht einfach nur Spaß in diese Welt einzutauchen und sich diesem ganz eigenen Charme hinzugeben🥰 Jeder der Hexen, Piraten, historische Romance und einiges an Witz in einer Geschichte sucht, wird hier definitiv fündig 😉❤️
A book that felt like Bridgerton meets My Lady Jane, but not in the best way possible.
Our protagonist, the rather bookish and socially inept Charlotte Pettifer, is the prophesied heir of Black Beryl and future leader of the League of Gentlewomen Witches - a destiny she deems impossible to fulfill. When her plot to steal the long lost amulet of her ancestor goes awry, she commandeers the help of her sworn enemy: the pirate Alex O‘Reilly. The two of them inevitably grow closer throughout their quest, ultimately risking Charlottes reputation and position amongst her coven, while getting caught between the pirates and witches fighting to recover the amulet first. While I did enjoy the portrayal of both characters and their individual journeys within themselves, I would have liked for a woman to discover her true nature without the help of a man - as charming as he might be. I know, I know, it’s romantasy, but come on, why does it always have to be the man who sets our heroine free? The surrounding world was charming, the magic unusual but entertaining, but somehow the book didn’t really do it for me.
Nicht das was ich mir erhofft hätte
Anfangs hat mich das Buch sehr gefesselt und ich habe ca. die ersten 150 Seiten sehr schnell gelesen, danach wurde es etwas langweiliger. Das ewige hin und her zwischen den Hauptcharakteren ist zwar zu Beginn recht amüsant wird aber dann schnell fad. Auch die Suche nach dem Amulett ist nicht so wie ich es mir erhofft hatte. Zwischenzeitlich gab es Wochen da habe ich das Buch nicht einmal in die Hand genommen. Das Finale hat mich dann leider auch enttäuscht, denn ich hätte mir von einem so lustigen und sarkastischen Buch sehr viel mehr erwartet.
The League of Gentlewomen Witches was cute, lighthearted, and definitely easy to read — I finished it in just a couple of days. It’s very different in tone from The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels — less intense, more fluffy and comedic. I’d say it’s a fun, cozy read, but not one that really sticks with you. I liked Charlotte and Alex’s relationship; they’re sweet together, and I loved seeing familiar faces like Cecilia again. Charlotte’s mother was also adorable — she honestly might’ve been one of my favorite parts. But the story itself? A bit all over the place. The plot with the amulet had potential but didn’t go deep enough; it felt more like background noise while the romance took center stage (and even that didn’t always feel fully developed). The witch hunter subplot made no sense to me — he felt unnecessary, and the whole ending with Charlotte’s aunt was so rushed and illogical it almost broke the story’s internal logic completely. The witches as a group also didn’t hit for me. Compared to the pirates, who felt like a chaotic but loving found family, the witches came off stiff and distant. Charlotte’s personal growth — breaking free from that rigid world — was probably the best part of the book. Overall, it was enjoyable and had some great quotes, but it lacked the charm, wit, and emotional spark that made the first book so special. Still cute, still fun, but a bit too shallow for my taste.