Set in 1908, A Deal with a Debutante is a charming Edwardian romance that delivers a satisfying slow burn and marriage of convenience tropes. Calliope and Edward felt refreshingly grounded for a historical romance, and their relationship developed with a natural pace that made the emotional payoff feel earned. The witty banter between them was easily one of the highlights and added a light sparkle without undercutting the tenderness of the story.
The audiobook experience was a bit mixed for me. The main narrator did an excellent job capturing Calliope’s spirit and maintaining the overall flow of the story. Her performance carried the heart of the book well. However, some of the secondary character voices were quite CRINGY. If you enjoy playful and exaggerated character voices, the audio will likely still work for you. If that sort of narration tends to break immersion, I would recommend picking up the physical book or the ebook instead.
For future releases by this author, I will probably lean toward reading rather than listening, but Chelsea Bobulski is absolutely going on my auto approve list.
This is a clean and wholesome romance that still manages to carry emotional depth and strong chemistry. It is sweet without being shallow, and the connection between the leads is more than enough to keep you hooked. Well worth checking out, especially if you love gentle historical romances with heart.
I was provided an ARC from NetGalley and the publisher. This is my honest opinion.
★★★★
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