Alexis Hall is a master at Queer Fiction. Hall already has so many amazing titles under their belt and Mortal Follies is no exception!
If you love queer historical fantasy then you are going to love this book!

I unfortunately had to DNF. I had really high hopes for this one. I just don't think this story was for me. I was really sad to have to leave this one. Maybe this will be better at another time. I will not be posting a review since I did not finish.

While it did take me a while to get used to the unique narration style, it did end up growing on me quite a bit. Though, it had honestly felt like we had reached a potential ending for the book a few times over, except every time I checked where I was, there was still a decent chunk left to go.

This book had the perfect Bridgeron vibes. I loved the societal norms and the narrator, who made me laugh and smile on several occasions. I actually found that I enjoy this "unconventional narrator" style, and would love to read more books with this angle. The world was SO WELL DONE- the perfect blend of magic and regency-era society.

This book is told in the perspective of a narrator fae. The book is funny and I'm really enjoying it. It's also gorgeous on the cover!

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher.

I usually absolutely love books by this author but for some reason this sadly fell flat for me. I didn’t enjoy it as much and couldn’t really get into the story like I would have wanted to.

Alexis Hall has been hit or miss for me. I usually enjoy the quirky characters and plotlines, but this one didn't quite work for me. I can see why it would for others and I will still read Hall's contemporary books.

Utterly charming and delightful, completely lives up to the promise of that premise. Hall always brings it but this was really special.

Another comical and queer romp through history with Alexis Hall. Hall's unique voice comes through as clearly as ever, and the characters are as lovable as any in their numerous other universes. This book already has a sequel published (sorry for the late feedback!) and like all of Hall's works, comes with a little extra ingredient in the writing that makes it impossible to put down. Is it magic? Drugs? Or just a mortal folly? Dive in and find out!

Absolutely fantastic read! Magical and wonderful, I completely devoured it!I would recommend to my fantasy lover out there.

My first Alexis Hall book and I was not disappointed. While the book started off with lots of exciting moments, I had a hard time connecting to Maelys. The connection between Georgiana and Maelys also felt awkward to me. However, the more I read, the more I found myself laughing and smiling. I prefer historical romances, but I found it was best to just roll with the story. One thing I’ve learned this year is that I really like stories narrated by a third person. This book is narrated by a cheeky otherworldly creature/spirit. I found their little asides and observations hilarious.

I really hope there is a sequel companion novel following Maelys’ best friend, Lizzie. She was by far my favorite character of the book! Her search to pound (😆) would be full of adventure and wild detours.

To start, I will say this one took me a while! Once I actually sat down with it and let myself sink into the fantasy of this world, it was beyond enjoyable. Alexis Hall has always had a way with words, and this book was no different. Maelys and Georgiana took over my heart, and I adored the progression of their relationship. It felt quite realistic, which contrasted nicely with all the magic in the story.

Fantasy will probably never be the *easiest* for me, but I’m glad I gave this one the time and attention it deserves. Can’t wait for the next one!

This was such a delightful read! I really enjoyed the queer regency vibes and it was just so fun to read.

Mortal Follies by Alexis Hall boasts an absolutely stunning cover that immediately draws the eye with its vibrant colors and intricate details. It was definitely the highlight for me and the reason I picked up the book. However, I struggled to connect with the story itself. The narrative felt cluttered and rambling, making it difficult for me to find a smooth reading rhythm. As a result, I decided to DNF after 35%. Although the book didn’t hit the mark for me this time, I hope to revisit it in the future to see if my perspective changes. For now, it wasn’t quite the read I was hoping for

YESSSSSSSSSSS! How does Alexis Hall manage to write such a range of amazingness? I adore their contemporary series, like London Calling and Winner Bakes All, and then they did an amazing job with the historical romance A Lady For a Duke. Now we're doing historical fantasy romance? HECK YES. YOU GET IT, ALEXIS HALL.

Mortal Follies was a fun dive into a regency era romance that was a fun blend of fantasy and romance and the cover is absolutely STUNNING

I wanted to like this book so much, but in the end this was a soft DNF for me--it wasn't bad, it just wasn't for me. Its very zany, in a way that I often love with Alexis Hall, but the fantasy elements just never really landed for me and there was a lack of worldbuilding that had me constantly feeling like I'd missed something. I would absolutely try reading this again at some point in the future (it may have just been that I wasn't in the mood for this) but I sort of doubt that this will ever land the way I want. Still, even with only getting to 50% I think this is a book I'd feel comfortable recommending to readers who are looking for the kind of weird, creative, and slightly unhinged energy that Alexis Hall is so capable of of. In the end it just wasn't for me.

Mortal Follies is a regency fantasy with a hobgoblin narrator, a curse, and a sapphic romance. The witty banter between characters is a highlight, especially Miss Bickle, who steals the show. While the writing is charming and the humor enjoyable, the narration style and romance fell short for me. The plot relies on familiar tropes, but if you love regency fantasy, it’s worth a read for the lively dialogue.

So we are being told this story from the POV of the "author" and she is hilarious. They are trying to keep themselves alive, now that they have to worry about that thing. So they went back in time to follow our MC as she tries to not die a few times. I loved that it was a regency type book but amazingly queer. The world of magic mixed in with real life was so much fun.
My biggest complaint was that i felt that it was two different stories put into one book. After the first curse is broken the story feels over. Then you start a whole other story, which is enjoyable, but not cohesive.

I really loved this. I read it while I was working at a Shakespeare company and to have Puck be the little sprightly narrator breaking the fourth wall was delightful for me. It was super stylized in a way that was also very delightful for me. (Though I understand why it might not work for everyone.) I know this is one I may not remember all the details or characters or beats of - mostly because those are almost always immediately gone from my brain with any book - but I will remember that it made me feel so warm and happy and genuinely laugh out loud at several points. I will remember that it was sapphic and