The romance stole my unmentionables and burned them on the funeral pyre of my last shreds of dignity. I have come undone. I am messily in love with this book. I love Alex so hard. Genres: Fiction / Romance / Fantasy, Fiction / Romance / Historical / Victorian, Fiction / Romance / Romantic Comedy I loved this book as much as the first one, but I think this one was more funny. I laughed so much. India Holton has a similar sense of humour to me and that's why I found myself nearly crying from laughter at several points. Here's a quote I nearly expired over:

Recommended for: HR and/or fantasy readers, Janeites, romance lovers, enemies to lovers fans, readers familiar with Victorian/Romantic lit, anyone looking for a good laugh She was no heroine, bravely facing whatever life sent her way. She was a witch, capable of inverting the laws of physics to get things done. This is the second book in the series, The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels. While I absolutely adored the first book, this one fell short and could not compete. I could not overlook the flaws.But Charlotte was surprised to find she did not care. Rising on her toes, she kissed that devilish pirate, and thrilled at the smile she startled onto his mouth. How does this book compare to The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels ? There’s still a grand sense of adventure, but what else can returning readers expect?

Miss Charlotte Pettifer belongs to a secret league of women skilled in the subtle arts. That is to say—although it must never be said— witchcraft. The League of Gentlewomen Witches strives to improve the world in small ways. Using magic, they tidy, correct, and manipulate according to their notions of what is proper, entirely unlike those reprobates in the Wisteria Society. She frowned through windswept strands of hair. "I cannot decide if that is a threat or a compliment." This book is as delightfully bonkers as the first in the series (The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels), and if you know how much I ADORE that book, you'll recognize how big of a deal that is. Two talented chess players challenge each other on and off the board in bestselling author Hazelwood’s YA debut.

Charlotte and Alex have the best banter, and I loved their enemies-to-lovers romance. From their very first meeting, it’s clear there’s a spark between them, and their chemistry is off the charts! Both characters are layered and interesting, and their stories and growth as they slowly fall in love are fantastic. The secondary characters are as entertaining and dynamically developed as Charlotte and Alex, and I adored the representation of strong, independent, and supportive women. Jane Austen's heroines, begged for assistance, offered bewildered silence. Unless he tried to propose marriage, they were at a loss as to how she might defeat him.”

I liked it even better than book one and I loved book one! This one was way more centralized on the main relationship and it was SO SWOONY somebody get me a fainting couch and a stiff… drink. I’m not sure if it’s because I already knew the world, but it was also a lot easier to get into this story. I would definitely recommend reading book one first! If you like Jane Austen, A Princess Bride, A Midsummer’s Night Dream, Fun Times, Good Times, Sexy Times, and myriad other Times, I’d say give it a bang.This novel is filled with the same wit and humor as The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels and is just as enjoyable as the first. The League of Gentlewomen Witches is a fun and unique addition to India Holton’s Dangerous Damsels series. The story combines two of my favorite genres, fantasy and historical romance, and it is an entertaining read! Charlotte Pettifer is the future leader of a league of women who practice witchcraft, and she is determined to retrieve a recently discovered, powerful amulet before it gets into the wrong hands. Enter Alex O’Riley, pirate extraordinaire and definitely the wrong hands. However, with so many others trying to get the amulet, Charlotte and Alex agree to work together to steal it.