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Something Spectacular (Something Fabulous)

Alexis Hall
4.4 / 5.0
Published: 2023

Description

Bonny Valentine has a penchant for trouble, a wardrobe that defies the drab expectations of Regency England, and a heart that beats entirely too fast for his own good. When he wanders away from the safety of his social circle and straight into the path of the brooding, impeccably serious Duke of Moreland, the result is nothing short of a catastrophe. What begins as an accidental kidnapping quickly spirals into a whirlwind of mistaken identities, high-society schemes, and a burgeoning attraction that neither man is prepared to navigate. This delightful romantic comedy is a joyous disruption of the historical genre. While the banter is sharp and the farce is frequent, the true magic lies in the tender exploration of identity and self-discovery. The story balances genuine emotional depth with a playful, glittering aesthetic, creating a safe harbor for characters finding their authentic selves in a world that demands conformity. It is a rare gem that manages to be both laugh-out-loud funny and deeply moving, proving that love is often found in the most spectacular of blunders. If you are looking for a story that celebrates the courage it takes to be true to yourself, this charming, heartfelt romance is an absolute must-read.

Customer Reviews

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T. Jones
April 16, 2023
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sweet and fun and thoughtful

The thing that Alexis Hall manages, the thing I most admire, is how beautifully his/their characters navigate complex emotion without it ever falling back on making a plot point. It feels real to me and makes me care, a lot. That's a superpower. Something Fabulous was a wild ride. Something Spectacular is a thought-filled ride, with one or two wild bits. It's sweet and funny and thoughtful, and with the kind of sex scenes I actually read, they're so pretty, so intensely personal to the characters. I cannot wait for book 3.
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Mainer
April 23, 2023
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Spectacular story!

An absolutely spectacular sequel to the first book, this one revolves around Peggy, the perhaps one sensible person from Something Fabulous. Peggy is in love with Arabella and struggles with her own sexual identity. When Belle sends her to woo the latest musical sensation, Orfeo, in her place, she finds that she wants Orfeo for herself. Orfeo is a castrato who is attracted to Peggy but warns her that their musical career is the most essential thing in their life. It's a lovely story about two NB people who find each other. My one caveat is that I wish I had gotten more of Orfeo's POV. It would have helped me to understand his actions at the end of the book. This is a great book, very funny at times, and I think steamier than Hall's other books, which felt appropriate for the story. The other characters, both old and new, are wonderful and add a lot to the story, though I join my voice to other reviewers who want Sir Horley to get his own book.
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Annette Lee
July 10, 2023
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What a wonderful story!

As a 76 year old baby boomer and as one who always prided herself as an open-minded individual, I must admit I have been struggling to understand the current crisis over perceived sexuality. Now I FINALLY understand nonbinary. I have struggled past the barrier of confusion to recognize hearts, thoughts, feelings, compassion, sensivity and humanity -- all those recognizable traits existing as simply on this side of the man-made (and steadily weakening) barrier as they do on the other side. We are all flesh and bone, hearts and brains -- and love honors no barriers. Thanks for this book. It was a gift.