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The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion #2
Los diarios de Emma M. Lion 2: Una señorita muy poco victoriana
Mayo-junio de 1883. La temporada social ha comenzado y Emma M. Lion ha sido reclutada por su tía lady Eugenia con una misión: colaborar estratégicamente para asegurar el matrimonio más ventajoso para su prima Arabella. Emma deberá asistir a cenas exclusivas, tés cuidadosamente orquestados y bailes donde cada gesto está calculado. Su papel consiste en estar presente cuando convenga y hacerse invisible cuando estorbe, y Emma intentará cumplirlo sin perder su identidad.
Mientras navega por la maquinaria social londinense, Emma continúa con su vida en Lapis Lazuli House, donde comparte pared, gato y notas clandestinas con su enigmático inquilino. Entre profecías de fantasmas, cenas desastrosas y alianzas inesperadas, un incipiente rayo de luz asoma en su penuria económica.
Las lectoras opinan:
«Deliciosa, ingeniosa y reconfortante, ¡mi nueva serie favorita!».
«Romántica-cómica-trágica-histórica-mágica-caprichosa. Quiero leer más».
«¡Me encanta! Es adorable e ingeniosa».
«Lo MEJOR que he leído en años».
«Esta serie es de otro mundo. Es básicamente Orgullo y prejuicio en un lugar al estilo Gilmore Girls. ¡Incluso hay un fantasma en el vecindario! Increíblemente ingeniosa y reconfortante. Por favor, lee esta serie».
«Este libro me recordó a una novela clásica, algo como Mujercitas o Ana de las Tejas Verdes, pero con un aire de Orgullo y prejuicio. Es una novela muy bien escrita y tengo muchas ganas de leer la siguiente».
Mientras navega por la maquinaria social londinense, Emma continúa con su vida en Lapis Lazuli House, donde comparte pared, gato y notas clandestinas con su enigmático inquilino. Entre profecías de fantasmas, cenas desastrosas y alianzas inesperadas, un incipiente rayo de luz asoma en su penuria económica.
Las lectoras opinan:
«Deliciosa, ingeniosa y reconfortante, ¡mi nueva serie favorita!».
«Romántica-cómica-trágica-histórica-mágica-caprichosa. Quiero leer más».
«¡Me encanta! Es adorable e ingeniosa».
«Lo MEJOR que he leído en años».
«Esta serie es de otro mundo. Es básicamente Orgullo y prejuicio en un lugar al estilo Gilmore Girls. ¡Incluso hay un fantasma en el vecindario! Increíblemente ingeniosa y reconfortante. Por favor, lee esta serie».
«Este libro me recordó a una novela clásica, algo como Mujercitas o Ana de las Tejas Verdes, pero con un aire de Orgullo y prejuicio. Es una novela muy bien escrita y tengo muchas ganas de leer la siguiente».
196 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 5, 2019
About the author
Beth Brower
25 books8,675 followersLike many of my siblings, I would sneak out of bed, slip into the hallway, and pull my favorite books from the book closet. I read my way through the bottom shelf, then the next shelf up, and the shelf above that, until I could climb to the very top shelf, stacked two layers deep and two layers high, and read the titles of the classics. My desire to create stories grew as I was learning to read them.
Subsequently, I spent my time scribbling in notebooks rather than listening to math lectures at school.
I graduated with a degree in literary studies, and have spent several years working on the novels that keep pounding on the doors of my mind, as none of my characters are very patient to wait their turn. I currently live in Orem, Utah, with my wonderful chemist husband, and books in every room of the house.
Subsequently, I spent my time scribbling in notebooks rather than listening to math lectures at school.
I graduated with a degree in literary studies, and have spent several years working on the novels that keep pounding on the doors of my mind, as none of my characters are very patient to wait their turn. I currently live in Orem, Utah, with my wonderful chemist husband, and books in every room of the house.
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January 6, 2026I can't help but fall in love with Emma the more and more I nose my way into her witty and hilarious journals!! onto book 3 :) - will rate the series as a whole at the end!
**spoiler alert - definitely going to be 5 stars**
**spoiler alert - definitely going to be 5 stars**
September 4, 2026
I love all of these men! But I love Emma even more! What a wonderful feeling.
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February 11, 2025So far my re-read has made me love Pierce MORE not less.
October 13, 2026
More delightful banter, Emma is just so witty and unintentionally flirty- it’s so fun to read 😂
Loved the addition of a little mysterious element as well as a bit more plot in this one! Still enjoying my time in St Crispian’s, can’t wait to read more!
Loved the addition of a little mysterious element as well as a bit more plot in this one! Still enjoying my time in St Crispian’s, can’t wait to read more!
August 5, 2026
2.5 stars.
This volume made me realize that this series has a particular brand of humour that I've never quite understood, specifically, the kind that involves poking fun at someone, usually the protagonist. I’m sure it's supposed to be affectionate, but I can't stand it.
Then there’s Emma's family and friends. Since they’re a little more prominent this time, the author decided to flesh them out, which is fine. Except, instead of becoming more relatable or charming, they just turned insufferable. Emma deserves better, honestly. Even her so-called loving family members treat her like a punchline, which makes me wonder how Emma hasn't snapped and decked them all yet.
Emma herself? She can’t seem to stand up for herself, preferring to lob juvenile jabs instead. Honestly, I cringed more than once at her dialogue. Additionally, everyone talks and acts in ways that make them appear significantly younger than their actual ages.
In conclusion, I really wanted to love this, given my enjoyment of the first volume, but this one just didn't have that sparkle. Instead, it managed to annoy me to the point where my enjoyment was pretty much demolished.
This volume made me realize that this series has a particular brand of humour that I've never quite understood, specifically, the kind that involves poking fun at someone, usually the protagonist. I’m sure it's supposed to be affectionate, but I can't stand it.
Then there’s Emma's family and friends. Since they’re a little more prominent this time, the author decided to flesh them out, which is fine. Except, instead of becoming more relatable or charming, they just turned insufferable. Emma deserves better, honestly. Even her so-called loving family members treat her like a punchline, which makes me wonder how Emma hasn't snapped and decked them all yet.
Emma herself? She can’t seem to stand up for herself, preferring to lob juvenile jabs instead. Honestly, I cringed more than once at her dialogue. Additionally, everyone talks and acts in ways that make them appear significantly younger than their actual ages.
In conclusion, I really wanted to love this, given my enjoyment of the first volume, but this one just didn't have that sparkle. Instead, it managed to annoy me to the point where my enjoyment was pretty much demolished.
July 25, 2025
So far so good. I resent reading popular modern fiction but hey, there is a Rabbit Room in this book.
Jane Eyre makes an appearance.
Jane Eyre makes an appearance.
November 19, 2023
Loved the audio on this third read. Genevieve Gaunt is so good.
So many cliffhangers and mysteries! I did myself a favor when I bought all the volumes currently available. 😂 The Tenant is rather dreamy. I surprisingly enjoy Roland. And what’s with the Roman? Islington is so intriguing. And so is Jack! What is he up to?? I love Emma. And Agnes. And Tybalt. Beth Brower is brilliant at giving us hints of the characters’ backgrounds in such a tantalizing way. On to the next volume!
So many cliffhangers and mysteries! I did myself a favor when I bought all the volumes currently available. 😂 The Tenant is rather dreamy. I surprisingly enjoy Roland. And what’s with the Roman? Islington is so intriguing. And so is Jack! What is he up to?? I love Emma. And Agnes. And Tybalt. Beth Brower is brilliant at giving us hints of the characters’ backgrounds in such a tantalizing way. On to the next volume!
April 19, 2026
SOMEBODY better buy Emma some books 🗣️ Also, Emma is the only person that loves Jane Eyre as much as me
July 21, 2026
*3.5 ⭐️!! these books are so hard to rate because they’re such quick reads 🧐
i definitely enjoyed volume 2 more, but i’m still waiting for the series to completely capture my attention. i find my mind wandering every now & then while i’m reading, and i’m not really thinking about it once i put it down? but at the same time, these books are just so freaking lovable!!
i absolutely adore emma’s humor and her witty observations, and i really enjoyed getting to know some of the side characters a little better in this one. i’m not obsessed just yet but i love how these offer a little something different and i’m definitely gonna read the next one!
i definitely enjoyed volume 2 more, but i’m still waiting for the series to completely capture my attention. i find my mind wandering every now & then while i’m reading, and i’m not really thinking about it once i put it down? but at the same time, these books are just so freaking lovable!!
i absolutely adore emma’s humor and her witty observations, and i really enjoyed getting to know some of the side characters a little better in this one. i’m not obsessed just yet but i love how these offer a little something different and i’m definitely gonna read the next one!
September 10, 2026
"The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion, Volume 2" is a wonderful addition to this series! I especially enjoyed the engaging banter between Emma and the tenant, and Genevieve Gaunt's expressive and captivating narration brought the story to life. I am looking forward to listening to the next volume!
September 24, 2026
If I had the option, this one would get ten stars!
What a delightful little volume.
Some of my favorite bits:
😻 Tybalt, the cat. Named after the R & J character, of course.
Good king of cats, nothing but one of your nine lives; that I mean to make bold withal, and as you shall use me hereafter, drybeat the rest of the eight.
🧑🦳Aunt Eugenia. What a hoot! Her etiquette lessons alone are hysterical. And her assignments for Emma. . .
😍 The gentlemen! The Tenant. The Duke. The Vicar. The Nemesis. The Roman. And more . . .
📚 A convocation of Jane Eyres at Lapis Lazuli House.
🤣 While listening there are times when I laugh out loud. The narration is top notch and the material is fabulous.
The Libby holds at my library for all the volumes have me waiting for weeks -- except for the 3rd. For some reason I was able to check that one out immediately. Lucky me. Onward I go through Emma M Lion's Unselected Journals. 💎
What a delightful little volume.
Some of my favorite bits:
😻 Tybalt, the cat. Named after the R & J character, of course.
Good king of cats, nothing but one of your nine lives; that I mean to make bold withal, and as you shall use me hereafter, drybeat the rest of the eight.
🧑🦳Aunt Eugenia. What a hoot! Her etiquette lessons alone are hysterical. And her assignments for Emma. . .
😍 The gentlemen! The Tenant. The Duke. The Vicar. The Nemesis. The Roman. And more . . .
📚 A convocation of Jane Eyres at Lapis Lazuli House.
🤣 While listening there are times when I laugh out loud. The narration is top notch and the material is fabulous.
The Libby holds at my library for all the volumes have me waiting for weeks -- except for the 3rd. For some reason I was able to check that one out immediately. Lucky me. Onward I go through Emma M Lion's Unselected Journals. 💎
February 8, 2026
4 Stars!
Admittedly, I was a bit unsure when I read the first volume, but now I am thoroughly charmed!
What looks like perhaps a boring recollection of Victorian thoughts of a middle class unmarried heroine has turned into a very entertaining account of all her adventures both big and small.
Here, the cast of characters are further fleshed out to include a co-conspirator vicar, a childhood nemesis turned dashing rake, a duke (no less), a con man thief, and a war torn veteran that is also Ms. Lion’s tenant. One can easily see that her plate is certainly full!
Half these interactions are due to the quirky rules of St Crispin, an eccentric town with equally mischievous denizens that is a set up for all sorts of shenanigans, as well as Emma being at constant odds with her horrible cousin Archibald, may all his lounging robes be tossed into a pit of fire!
Again, thoroughly charming, and I can’t wait to see who next appears in Emma’s rapidly expanding circle of delightful happenstance.
The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion
Volume 1 - 3.5 Stars
Volume 2 - 4 Stars
Volume 3 - 4.5 Stars
Admittedly, I was a bit unsure when I read the first volume, but now I am thoroughly charmed!
What looks like perhaps a boring recollection of Victorian thoughts of a middle class unmarried heroine has turned into a very entertaining account of all her adventures both big and small.
Here, the cast of characters are further fleshed out to include a co-conspirator vicar, a childhood nemesis turned dashing rake, a duke (no less), a con man thief, and a war torn veteran that is also Ms. Lion’s tenant. One can easily see that her plate is certainly full!
Half these interactions are due to the quirky rules of St Crispin, an eccentric town with equally mischievous denizens that is a set up for all sorts of shenanigans, as well as Emma being at constant odds with her horrible cousin Archibald, may all his lounging robes be tossed into a pit of fire!
Again, thoroughly charming, and I can’t wait to see who next appears in Emma’s rapidly expanding circle of delightful happenstance.
The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion
Volume 1 - 3.5 Stars
Volume 2 - 4 Stars
Volume 3 - 4.5 Stars
July 18, 2026
I am absolutely enamored by everything about these books🩵😭 started and finished in less than 5 hours.. I was bewitched by Emma and her league of interesting friends and acquaintances 🫶 So excited for the rest and so happy I have so many more to go through!
January 17, 2026
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4.25/5 ★
I just love the world of Emma M. Lion.
4.25/5 ★
I just love the world of Emma M. Lion.
July 19, 2026
even more charming than the first!
November 6, 2026
Emma M. Lion has endured so much bad luck in life that it’s a wonder she hasn’t resorted to murder. Consider, for instance, the time she was sent to comfort her Aunt Eugenia following the death of her beloved parakeet. Never mind that Emma’s own mother and father had recently died. Apparently, mourning human relatives was no excuse for melancholy or wearing black when one’s aunt was grieving a bird. And somehow, Emma managed to forgo homicide at the time. Remarkable restraint, really.
Unfortunately, Emma’s present circumstances aren’t much better. Aunt Eugenia continues to insist upon the most absurd standards of feminine propriety, even instructing Emma to behave like a bug on the wall during public outings. How dare she have previously laughed out loud! The airs Emma must put on to satisfy society’s expectations would be enough to drive another woman to a complete psychological breakdown. Yet Emma perseveres, armed with her intelligence, sharp wit, and an impressive capacity for sarcasm.
Fortunately, she finds some respite in her unusual correspondence with her tenant, Mr. Pierce, whose work documenting war provides an interesting contrast to the ridiculous social battles Emma must navigate. Their notes, slipped back and forth through the wall, are both humorous and unexpectedly endearing. Mr. Pierce’s dry observations about society are wonderfully matched by Emma’s sarcasm, and their exchanges provide some of the most delightful moments in the story.
Meanwhile, life at Lapis Lazuli House remains gloriously peculiar. Between a cat named Tybalt left behind, a supposed ghost known as the Roman, a cousin with an inexplicable devotion to multiple waistcoats, and a prophecy involving a “man of war,” there is certainly no shortage of entertainment. Brower has created a wonderfully eccentric collection of characters and circumstances that make even the smallest daily happenings amusing.
What I particularly appreciate about this series is how Emma’s humor serves as more than entertainment. Beneath her clever observations is a young woman who has experienced considerable loss and injustice, yet refuses to surrender her individuality. Her journal entries reveal the absurdity of a society that demands women remain agreeable, restrained, and obedient, even when the people enforcing those expectations behave outrageously themselves. Emma’s determination to maintain her independence makes her all the more charming.
I cannot recommend the audiobook enough. Genevieve Gaunt brings Emma to life with impeccable comic timing, capturing her intelligence, exasperation, and wonderfully dry humor. Her performance feels perfectly suited to this character, making Emma’s private observations even more entertaining.
This second volume has only deepened my affection for Emma M. Lion and the wonderfully strange world surrounding her. The book would be positively sublime if only someone could find a way to do away with her cousin Archibald. Preferably before he purchases another waistcoat.
Unfortunately, Emma’s present circumstances aren’t much better. Aunt Eugenia continues to insist upon the most absurd standards of feminine propriety, even instructing Emma to behave like a bug on the wall during public outings. How dare she have previously laughed out loud! The airs Emma must put on to satisfy society’s expectations would be enough to drive another woman to a complete psychological breakdown. Yet Emma perseveres, armed with her intelligence, sharp wit, and an impressive capacity for sarcasm.
Fortunately, she finds some respite in her unusual correspondence with her tenant, Mr. Pierce, whose work documenting war provides an interesting contrast to the ridiculous social battles Emma must navigate. Their notes, slipped back and forth through the wall, are both humorous and unexpectedly endearing. Mr. Pierce’s dry observations about society are wonderfully matched by Emma’s sarcasm, and their exchanges provide some of the most delightful moments in the story.
Meanwhile, life at Lapis Lazuli House remains gloriously peculiar. Between a cat named Tybalt left behind, a supposed ghost known as the Roman, a cousin with an inexplicable devotion to multiple waistcoats, and a prophecy involving a “man of war,” there is certainly no shortage of entertainment. Brower has created a wonderfully eccentric collection of characters and circumstances that make even the smallest daily happenings amusing.
What I particularly appreciate about this series is how Emma’s humor serves as more than entertainment. Beneath her clever observations is a young woman who has experienced considerable loss and injustice, yet refuses to surrender her individuality. Her journal entries reveal the absurdity of a society that demands women remain agreeable, restrained, and obedient, even when the people enforcing those expectations behave outrageously themselves. Emma’s determination to maintain her independence makes her all the more charming.
I cannot recommend the audiobook enough. Genevieve Gaunt brings Emma to life with impeccable comic timing, capturing her intelligence, exasperation, and wonderfully dry humor. Her performance feels perfectly suited to this character, making Emma’s private observations even more entertaining.
This second volume has only deepened my affection for Emma M. Lion and the wonderfully strange world surrounding her. The book would be positively sublime if only someone could find a way to do away with her cousin Archibald. Preferably before he purchases another waistcoat.
February 19, 2024
After reading the first volume, I wasn’t sure if I would keep reading the series or if I liked it enough to continue. My thoughts upon finishing the second volume are different. I need to know what is going to happen now, and I think I’m hooked!
Emma is such a lovable but unique, witty, and eccentric character. I live for the messes she gets herself into. I found myself laughing out loud at several parts. I can’t wait to read the next one!
Content: 5/5: similar to book one, there are one or two d-words but used in a realistic context, not necessarily as expletives.
Emma is such a lovable but unique, witty, and eccentric character. I live for the messes she gets herself into. I found myself laughing out loud at several parts. I can’t wait to read the next one!
Content: 5/5: similar to book one, there are one or two d-words but used in a realistic context, not necessarily as expletives.
October 15, 2026
I don't know what it is about these books but I just love everything about them, especially Emma 🩵🥺
The banter in this is golden 🤣 the more I read the more fall in love with Emma and her world, I think what makes these books feel unique is the fact that you're reading journals, Emma's witty, hilarious personality, honestly it feels like you're reading a friend's adventures. I do recommend pairing the books with the audio; the narration is well done and enhances the reading experience. I'm picking these up for whenever I'm in a short read mood rather than binging them but I can't wait to pick up the third instalment!
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The banter in this is golden 🤣 the more I read the more fall in love with Emma and her world, I think what makes these books feel unique is the fact that you're reading journals, Emma's witty, hilarious personality, honestly it feels like you're reading a friend's adventures. I do recommend pairing the books with the audio; the narration is well done and enhances the reading experience. I'm picking these up for whenever I'm in a short read mood rather than binging them but I can't wait to pick up the third instalment!
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September 24, 2026
Follow-up to the saga that is Emma M. Lion’s life at Lapsus Lazuli House.
Despite the 3-star rating, I did enjoy the book and the overall series, but I’m not enthralled with it.
It’s always nice to drop into Emma’s life and see what sort of messes she’s gotten herself into and out of, and these books certainly help pass the time. But this time around, as I read about elaborate schemes to recover copies of Jane Eyre from Emma’s former preparatory school, I admittedly did find myself wondering if there wasn’t a better use of my time.
I can feel myself returning to this series with about the same amount of enthusiasm as when I watch HBO’s The Gilded Age. Both are great for a bit of low-stakes drama concerning dinner parties, disgruntled upper-class family members, and vague love interests.
So, will I read the next book? (Note: I’ve asked myself the same question about the upcoming fourth season of The Gilded Age.)
Answer: TBD. In reality, most likely yes.
Despite the 3-star rating, I did enjoy the book and the overall series, but I’m not enthralled with it.
It’s always nice to drop into Emma’s life and see what sort of messes she’s gotten herself into and out of, and these books certainly help pass the time. But this time around, as I read about elaborate schemes to recover copies of Jane Eyre from Emma’s former preparatory school, I admittedly did find myself wondering if there wasn’t a better use of my time.
I can feel myself returning to this series with about the same amount of enthusiasm as when I watch HBO’s The Gilded Age. Both are great for a bit of low-stakes drama concerning dinner parties, disgruntled upper-class family members, and vague love interests.
So, will I read the next book? (Note: I’ve asked myself the same question about the upcoming fourth season of The Gilded Age.)
Answer: TBD. In reality, most likely yes.
December 31, 2025
These are just so fun!!! A must read for Bridgerton lovers
February 5, 2024
Onto book 3! I’m finding myself a tiny bit obsessed with this novella series.
December 30, 2025
I am quite entertained by this series. This time period has me in a choke hold🤪
May 11, 2025
Dare I say new favorite series?!??! Emma is such a soul character for me and I’ll never get over how this story exudes magic, springtime and whimsy. This has all the feelings of Little Women, but if it was set in England and had all the banter of an Emily Henry book💞🍊☕️🐈⬛🍃🕯️🖋️🧶🌸
June 6, 2026
This is difficult to review because it’s so short. It didn’t really move the plot forward in a massive way and blended into what I remembered from book one.🤷🏼♀️
Emma starts a note-passing friendship with "The Tenant" living on the other side of her wall who you might suspect of being the love interest, unless you take into account the other eligible gentlemen who seem drawn into her orbit.
I adore how clever, witty, and funny Emma is. Especially when she manages to toe the line of proper etiquette and manners against her impatience and plucky independence.
I’m definitely someone who prefers longer books to sink my teeth into, but I know there are many volumes to go and they get longer as you go.
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Emma starts a note-passing friendship with "The Tenant" living on the other side of her wall who you might suspect of being the love interest, unless you take into account the other eligible gentlemen who seem drawn into her orbit.
I adore how clever, witty, and funny Emma is. Especially when she manages to toe the line of proper etiquette and manners against her impatience and plucky independence.
I’m definitely someone who prefers longer books to sink my teeth into, but I know there are many volumes to go and they get longer as you go.
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January 16, 2025
FULL REVIEW ON MY BLOG
My Quick Takes:
- 4.25/5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
- Language 🤐 one use of mild
- Spice ❤️🔥 none
- Content 🤔 past death of family/friends
The delightful chaos builds and I’m throughly enjoying the whimsical life Emma M. Lion leads. Readers learn more about the friends and acquaintances and eccentricities of Emma M. Lion in this short novel.
My Quick Takes:
- 4.25/5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
- Language 🤐 one use of mild
- Spice ❤️🔥 none
- Content 🤔 past death of family/friends
The delightful chaos builds and I’m throughly enjoying the whimsical life Emma M. Lion leads. Readers learn more about the friends and acquaintances and eccentricities of Emma M. Lion in this short novel.
February 14, 2026
3.5 hehehe these are so fun
April 1, 2026
5 amazing audiobook stars!
I loved this book even more than book 1!
It is 1883 and this story continues to follow the daily journals of Emma M. Lion. She is a twenty year old orphan who has moved back into her family home after gaining its title on her twentieth birthday. She resides in her family estate with her miserable and conniving cousin Archibald due to a family promise that she needs to uphold. In this instalment, Emma gains some financial knowledge and information that gives her some power to gain independence and freedom (which I loved).
This series instalment digs deeper into the new Tenant that is renting a room in the family home and it introduces a feline friend in the mix who is brought in to rid the house of mice. A few extra secondary characters are also added, each offering a new, enticing layer to the charming, witty and fun storyline. There is a secretive letter sharing element that I absolutely adored.
I laughed throughout this book at Emma’s snark and inner thoughts. Being in her head/journal is true entertainment! Emma is a witty, sarcastic, honest, loveable main character who I love shadowing as she goes about her days in the small London village of St Crispian’s.
I am immediately jumping into Volume 3!
🎧 Audio rating: 5+ stars! Incredible audio performance! Outstanding! The audio narrator greatly enhanced my connection, investment and enjoyment! The perfect choice to perform this series!
Thank you to my lovely local library for the audio loan!
I loved this book even more than book 1!
It is 1883 and this story continues to follow the daily journals of Emma M. Lion. She is a twenty year old orphan who has moved back into her family home after gaining its title on her twentieth birthday. She resides in her family estate with her miserable and conniving cousin Archibald due to a family promise that she needs to uphold. In this instalment, Emma gains some financial knowledge and information that gives her some power to gain independence and freedom (which I loved).
This series instalment digs deeper into the new Tenant that is renting a room in the family home and it introduces a feline friend in the mix who is brought in to rid the house of mice. A few extra secondary characters are also added, each offering a new, enticing layer to the charming, witty and fun storyline. There is a secretive letter sharing element that I absolutely adored.
I laughed throughout this book at Emma’s snark and inner thoughts. Being in her head/journal is true entertainment! Emma is a witty, sarcastic, honest, loveable main character who I love shadowing as she goes about her days in the small London village of St Crispian’s.
I am immediately jumping into Volume 3!
🎧 Audio rating: 5+ stars! Incredible audio performance! Outstanding! The audio narrator greatly enhanced my connection, investment and enjoyment! The perfect choice to perform this series!
Thank you to my lovely local library for the audio loan!
June 28, 2025
This is not even a review. I already know reading the volumes currently available to us mere mortals will all be a binge blur.
This is the one where the Ton antics begin, The Tenant goes epistolary, The Incident occurs, the Janes convene, the Duke of Disdain makes his entrance, and the shipping starts to make me spiral. Also Emma fake dates for a deal with the devil. Sorta.
It’s all lovely, and charming, and gloriously random and layered.
This is the one where the Ton antics begin, The Tenant goes epistolary, The Incident occurs, the Janes convene, the Duke of Disdain makes his entrance, and the shipping starts to make me spiral. Also Emma fake dates for a deal with the devil. Sorta.
It’s all lovely, and charming, and gloriously random and layered.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Reseña conjunta de los dos primeros libros de “Los diarios de Emma M.Lion.
4/5🌟
Estos libros han hecho que recuerde lo mucho que echaba de menos leer novelas de época, me han ENCANTADO 🥹
He ido a leerlos con muchas ganas, había leído críticas muy buenas y debo decir que estoy de acuerdo con todas ellas.
Creo que antes de comentaros mi opinión debéis saber varias cosas:
👉🏼 En estos libros seguimos a Emma, una joven huérfana de la época Victoriana que vuelve a su casa de Londres para recuperar su herencia. Por lo tanto, no son unos libros de romance en sí, más bien seguimos su día a día, conociéndola a ella, su situación, amistades, etc
👉🏼 Hay 8 libros publicados en inglés, todos llegarán a España. Aunque la autora ya ha dicho que serán unos 24 diarios.
👉🏼 Cada diario son dos meses de la vida de Emma
👉🏼‼️Importante: los dos primeros volúmenes son cortos (apenas 160 págs el primero y 220 el segundo) por lo que son bastante introductorios.
Teniendo esto en cuenta.. ¿Qué me han parecido? Chicas, si os gustan los libros de época bien hechos, tenéis que leerlos! Yo los he amado. Es cierto que son las introductorios de lo que me esperaba, sobretodo el primero, pero la esencia de la historia, y sobretodo de Emma, cautiva desde la primera página.
👉🏼 Me ha encantado como está escrito, he sentido que vivía cada día con Emma. Es un personaje con el que vas a conectar si o sí.
👉🏼 Tiene diálogos muy ingeniosos
👉🏼 La ambientación la he amado
Siento que esta es de estas historias que no ha hecho más que empezar y que va a ir a mucho más. No le doy 5 estrellas por el simple hecho de que siento que estas dos primeras partes son (como he dicho ya ochenta veces jajaja) muy introductorias. Pero la segunda parte de la segunda novela ha ido rodada y se empieza a intuir lo geniales que van a ser los siguientes libros.
En cuanto al romance… Parece que van a haber varios intereses amorosos, pero aún es pronto para decirlo. De momento estas primeras partes se centran en Emma, aunque hay varios personajes masculinos que uf🥰 (ejem, el Duque… my type)
En definitiva, 100% los recomiendo, pero tenéis que saber lo que vais a leer! No son unos libros de romance y época al uso.
¿Sabéis que? Recordad mis palabras, algún día hagan una serie de estas novelas, porque yo las he sentido CASA, y creo que funcionarían genial como serie AHHH (cruzo los dedos)
4/5🌟
Estos libros han hecho que recuerde lo mucho que echaba de menos leer novelas de época, me han ENCANTADO 🥹
He ido a leerlos con muchas ganas, había leído críticas muy buenas y debo decir que estoy de acuerdo con todas ellas.
Creo que antes de comentaros mi opinión debéis saber varias cosas:
👉🏼 En estos libros seguimos a Emma, una joven huérfana de la época Victoriana que vuelve a su casa de Londres para recuperar su herencia. Por lo tanto, no son unos libros de romance en sí, más bien seguimos su día a día, conociéndola a ella, su situación, amistades, etc
👉🏼 Hay 8 libros publicados en inglés, todos llegarán a España. Aunque la autora ya ha dicho que serán unos 24 diarios.
👉🏼 Cada diario son dos meses de la vida de Emma
👉🏼‼️Importante: los dos primeros volúmenes son cortos (apenas 160 págs el primero y 220 el segundo) por lo que son bastante introductorios.
Teniendo esto en cuenta.. ¿Qué me han parecido? Chicas, si os gustan los libros de época bien hechos, tenéis que leerlos! Yo los he amado. Es cierto que son las introductorios de lo que me esperaba, sobretodo el primero, pero la esencia de la historia, y sobretodo de Emma, cautiva desde la primera página.
👉🏼 Me ha encantado como está escrito, he sentido que vivía cada día con Emma. Es un personaje con el que vas a conectar si o sí.
👉🏼 Tiene diálogos muy ingeniosos
👉🏼 La ambientación la he amado
Siento que esta es de estas historias que no ha hecho más que empezar y que va a ir a mucho más. No le doy 5 estrellas por el simple hecho de que siento que estas dos primeras partes son (como he dicho ya ochenta veces jajaja) muy introductorias. Pero la segunda parte de la segunda novela ha ido rodada y se empieza a intuir lo geniales que van a ser los siguientes libros.
En cuanto al romance… Parece que van a haber varios intereses amorosos, pero aún es pronto para decirlo. De momento estas primeras partes se centran en Emma, aunque hay varios personajes masculinos que uf🥰 (ejem, el Duque… my type)
En definitiva, 100% los recomiendo, pero tenéis que saber lo que vais a leer! No son unos libros de romance y época al uso.
¿Sabéis que? Recordad mis palabras, algún día hagan una serie de estas novelas, porque yo las he sentido CASA, y creo que funcionarían genial como serie AHHH (cruzo los dedos)
March 14, 2026
this book is like a little lavender cream matcha: sweet as springtime and absolutely delicious to devour. and once it’s been consumed, you wish you could enjoy it all over again. 🍵🪻☁️💫
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