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The Rakess

The Rakess


Society of Sirens #1

by Scarlett Peckham

⭐⭐⭐⭐ /5

The Society of Sirens has been created and we are introduced to them in the memoir of Seraphina Arden, London’s most infamous fallen woman. She, along with her friends, a former courtesan, a scandalous artist and the society matriarch who took this crew under her wing, they set out to use their skills to improve the lot of womankind. Sera escapes London to write her memoirs that are to be published to fund their activities. In Cornwall Sera meets with her demons head on and also sees the possibility of a happier life when she meets an architect, Adam Anderson, working at the neighbouring estate.

This book left me emotionally shaken. The drama the characters fight though was palpable. At some points the realness of the writing was too relatable. But at those points a shored up my own strength to follow the characters next step. When the characters were not fighting for their beliefs and finally came together… it was H-O-T!!! The sexy times were on another level for a historical romance…

Spoiler/ Trigger Warning:
This book discussed miscarriages, and the death of a premature baby. Alcoholism and partner abuse was also featured.

The Society of Sirens are out there fighting the good fight. It may not be easy or a clean fight, but these ladies are an unstoppable force. This was not your ordinary historical romance, its practically the new feminist manifesto rewritten. This is a must read.

The Rakess by Scarlett Peckham is scheduled to release April 26th, 2020.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from HarperCollins Publishers, Avon Books through Edelweiss+. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.



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