Netherford Hall

Netherford Hall is one of those books that feels familiar but still a little different—in a good way. It has that classic Regency vibe (think manners, expectations, social pressure), but then it mixes in magic, and suddenly it feels a lot more interesting.

The story follows Edith, who ends up back at her family home after everything in her life kind of falls apart. She’s trying to figure out what comes next, while dealing with family expectations and the whole “you should probably get married” pressure. Then Poppy shows up and completely throws things off balance.

I think what I liked most was the dynamic between the characters. Edith is more reserved and practical, while Poppy is chaotic and says whatever she wants—and watching that tension slowly turn into something more was really fun. It’s definitely a slow burn, but it works if you like that kind of build.

It’s not a fast-paced book at all. It leans more into atmosphere, relationships, and a bit of drama. Some parts dragged for me, especially when it got heavy on details, but I still enjoyed the overall vibe.