Half a Soul (Regency Faerie Tales, 1)

By Olivia Atwater

"Whimsical, witty, and brimming over with charm" (India Holton), Olivia Atwater's delightful debut will transport you to a magical version of Regency England, where the only thing more meddlesome than a fairy is a marriage-minded mother! It's difficult to find a husband in Regency England when you're a young lady with only half a soul. Ever since she was cursed by a faerie, Theodora Ettings has had no sense of fear or embarrassment--an unfortunate condition that leaves her prone to accidental scandal. Dora hopes to be a quiet, sensible wallflower during the London Season--but when Elias Wilder, the handsome, peculiar, and utterly ill-mannered Lord Sorcier, discovers her condition, she is instead drawn into strange and dangerous faerie affairs. If her reputation can survive both her curse and her sudden connection with the least-liked man in all high society, then she and her family may yet reclaim their normal place in the world. But the longer Dora spends with Elias, the more she begins to suspect that one may indeed fall in love even with only half a soul. "Whimsical but never frivolous, sweet but not sugary. I loved it." --Alix E. Harrow, author of The Once and Future Witches Regency Faerie Tales Half a Soul Ten Thousand Stitches Longshadow

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Published Jun 28, 2022

304 pages

Average rating: 7.72

202 RATINGS

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Readers say *Half a Soul* blends Regency romance with fantasy in a charming, fairy-tale-like story. They agree the vivid imagery and engaging characte...

roninguyn
8/10 stars
When the description said Bridgeton and howls moving castle —> they MEANT IT. god idk what trope this even is cuz it was grumpy x grumpy but wow it was so fantastical and whimsy i did very love it
KeasnowReady
8/10 stars
Sweet love story, if you enjoy the Apothecary Diaries. It felt similar. I found out about the other books after starting this one but was pleasantly surprised this book can be a stand alone and the other books are more just continued story lines from the author and this universe.
Kchristian811
9/10 stars
I actually got really into this book even though i would've normally thought it a little naive for my taste. The imagery was just so vivid and The Lord Sorcier so dark and brooding yet caring and wounded at heart it was impossible to not get absorbed in. I found I could really relate to Dora's struggles with social cues and awkwardness so it was really refreshing to see such a human heroine. I enjoyed it so much in fact that I'm already halfway through Longshadow lol Great book!
Pherfer
10/10 stars
A Regency romance where the main heroine has had half her soul stolen by a Fey King. Loved the subverted tropes in this romantic story, Dora, the main character does not express emotions, she reads as neurodivergent. Dora weaves her way through society as best she can while trying not to disappoint her family and friends. Her closest friend and cousin, Vanessa, hopes to meet the Lord Sorcier to cure Dora of her affliction. Most of the story reads like a standard regency romance, a grumpy/sunshine trope. But while the Lord Sorcier is grumpy, Dora is plain spoken and emotionless.
I love Regency romance and like fantasy, this book deftly weaves the two together without sacrificing either genres.
katietopp
8/10 stars
I found this book to be a bit slow paced for my taste. However, that being said I still enjoyed it! I think Dora is a fascinating character, and Elias was just the right kind of mysterious. The whole vibe does give magical Bridgerton without the spicy scenes. In a great way. If you are looking for a low stakes fancy with a good pay out I think this is great!