I really enjoyed this story! First off…. The cover drew me in. It’s absolutely gorgeous! Gwen was such a lovely and brave character. Girl just so badly wants love and a real connection. Lance is the rakish flirty man of my dreams! I love a guy with a personality like him. He’s open, he’s a flirt, he’s protective. Perfection. Their love story was swoony and heart wrenching and terrifying and ultimately so romantic.

was very excited to start Propriety — the blurb sounded like exactly the kind of gripping, emotional historical romance I love, full of betrayal, forbidden love, and high stakes. Unfortunately, the writing style just wasn’t for me.

I went in expecting a sweeping, atmospheric retelling rooted in the tone and language of Arthurian legend, but instead, I got something that felt more like a modern romcom. Lines like “I am not knight material” completely pulled me out of the story. It felt jarring and out of place in a setting that’s supposed to evoke Camelot and its timeless grandeur.

The tone was too light and contemporary for what was billed as a historical romance. If you’re looking for a serious, immersive take on Guinevere’s story, this may not be it. I’m sure this will appeal to readers who enjoy a more playful, irreverent take on legend — but sadly, it didn’t work for me.