The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion: Vol. 1 by Beth Brower

This lighthearted Victorian epistolary novella series had high ratings. It seemed up my alley. It was funny with a plucky heroine. I liked the tone and the main character but Emma had financial problems because of annoying family members and misogynistic laws. I realized that financial stress was a trigger for me especially when the protagonist has little power against them. It was not dark but I did find it irritating for most of the book until things ended on a more hopeful tone. I’ll likely continue.

April 26-30, 2026 on Kobo Libra 2.