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Half a Soul
Regency Faerie Tales (Related to this series)
- Author
- Olivia Atwater
- Narrator
- Madeleine Leslay
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Publish Date
- 5 April 2022
- Run Time
- 9 hours 47 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Rating
- 4.0 (4 reviews)
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What to expect
It's difficult to find a husband in Regency England when you're a young lady with only half a soul.
Ever since a faerie cursed her, Theodora Ettings has had no sense of fear, embarrassment, or even happiness - a condition which makes her sadly prone to accidental scandal. Dora's only goal for the London Season this year is to stay quiet and avoid upsetting her cousin's chances at a husband. But when the Lord Sorcier of England learns of her condition, she finds herself drawn ever more deeply into the tumultuous concerns of magicians and faeries.
Bridgerton meets Howl's Moving Castle in this enchanting historical fantasy romance, where the only thing more meddlesome than faeries is a marriage-minded mother.
Praise for Olivia Atwater:
'I've read these books more times than I can count. Atwater's stubborn, quietly radical characters defy the expectations of both society and fairy tales as they blaze new paths towards love and decency. Smart and subversive, these charming romances will ignite your heart-and your hope' Shelley Parker-Chan, author of She Who Became the Sun
'Whimsical, witty, and brimming over with charm. . . Dora and the Lord Sorcier have a place amongst my favourite fantasy romance couples ever' India Holton, author of The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels
This audiobook includes a bonus short story
Critics Review
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A highly enjoyable fairy tale take on the Regency. . . I wolfed this down with great pleasure
KJ Charles on HALF A SOUL
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I've read these books more times than I can count. Atwater's stubborn, quietly radical characters defy the expectations of both society and fairy tales as they blaze new paths towards love and decency. Smart and subversive, these charming romances will ignite your heart-and your hope
Shelley Parker-Chan, author of SHE WHO BECAME THE SUN
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Whimsical, witty, and brimming over with charm. . . Dora and the Lord Sorcier have a place amongst my favourite fantasy romance couples ever
India Holton, author of THE WISTERIA SOCIETY OF LADY SCOUNDRELS
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Half a Soul is exactly the comfort read we all need. This winsome, whimsical fantasy romance has much to say about privilege, justice, and the power of empathy, even as it sweeps you off your feet in the swooniest way possible
Megan Bannen, author of THE UNDERTAKING OF HART AND MERCY
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A delightful, romantic romp that also deftly examines class and privilege, Half a Soul is the definition of a comfort read
Hannah Whitten
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Half a Soul is the perfect balm for these bad times. It's whimsical but never frivolous, sweet but not sugary, deeply kind rather than merely nice. I loved it
Alix E. Harrow
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Half a Soul is a perfect historical fantasy romance: warm, sparkling with magic, dangerous and delightful. I absolutely adored it.
Tasha Suri, author of THE JASMINE THRONE
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A charming and original take on both the fae and the Regency fantasy genre, with plenty of humour and heart. I couldn't put it down.
Heather Fawcett, author of EMILY WILDE'S ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF FAERIES
User Reviews
Book 4.0
Narration 4.8
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5.0 5.0
Excellent book in all aspects !
Story structure, characters and romance on point. The Regency atmosphere is there with its traditional balls, husband hunting etc but with a twist of critiqual thinking.
The audio narrator is really talented in giving each characters its own voice without making it cringe in any way all that with a nice voice with understandable accent.Renard 2024-01-25
Details
- Author
- Olivia Atwater
- Narrator
- Madeleine Leslay
- Duration
- 9 hours 47 minutes
- Release Date
- 5 April 2022
- ISBN
- 9781405554220
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Genre
- Historical fantasy, Fairy and Folk tales
- Rating
- 4.0(4 reviews)
- Narration
- 4.8(4 reviews)
Synopsis
'A hugely enjoyable take on the Regency. . . I wolfed this down with great pleasure.' KJ CharlesIt's difficult to find a husband in Regency England when you're a young lady with only half a soul.Ever since a faerie cursed her, Theodora Ettings has had no sense of fear, embarrassment, or even happiness - a condition which makes her sadly prone to accidental scandal. Dora's only goal for the London Season this year is to stay quiet and avoid upsetting her cousin's chances at a husband. But when the Lord Sorcier of England learns of her condition, she finds herself drawn ever more deeply into the tumultuous concerns of magicians and faeries.Bridgerton meets Howl's Moving Castle in this enchanting historical fantasy romance, where the only thing more meddlesome than faeries is a marriage-minded mother.Praise for Olivia Atwater:'I've read these books more times than I can count. Atwater's stubborn, quietly radical characters defy the expectations of both society and fairy tales as they blaze new paths towards love and decency. Smart and subversive, these charming romances will ignite your heart-and your hope' Shelley Parker-Chan, author of She Who Became the Sun'Whimsical, witty, and brimming over with charm. . . Dora and the Lord Sorcier have a place amongst my favourite fantasy romance couples ever' India Holton, author of The Wisteria Society of Lady ScoundrelsThis audiobook includes a bonus short story
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