051. The Rakess by Scarlett Peckham with Hannah Hearts Romance

Shelf Love: Romance Novel Discourse

Hannah Hearts Romance joins me to discuss The Rakess by Scarlett Peckham, a historical romance that asks the question: can women be rakes? And what would a rakess look like? Content warnings for this book are lengthy, and so I called in a mental health professional to help me unpack the brilliance of Seraphina Arden.

I think this book is brilliant and important - but it might not be for everyone:

Content Warnings Provided by B. And Her Books, used with permission:

Past miscarriage described on page, past death from pregnancy and a bad delivery, grief, alcoholism, addiction, gas lighting (not by hero or heroine), animal cruelty (birds killed and maimed and left for heroine to find to scare her), forced kidnapping and imprisonment of a secondary female character in an asylum, described torture in said asylum

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Show Notes:

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• 58 Romance Novellas For A Quick Hit of Hope
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• Low-Cost Mental Health Resources & Alternatives recommended by Hannah Hearts Romance - link to blog post

Guest: Hannah Hearts Romance

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We Read:

The Rakess by Scarlett Peckham

Notes:

• Hannah's Previous Appearances:
  • Purim-related Write This Book, which led to an exciting opportunity: 028. Emergency Contact by Mary HK Choi with Kennedy Ryan
  • Modern Romance Canon Nomination for Unclaimed by Courtney Milan in 038. A Week To Be Wicked by Tessa Dare with my BFF Becky
• Tea & Strumpets Episode with Scarlett Peckham - gives fantastic insight into the motivations and inspirations for this book. Tea & Strumpets - Interview with Scarlett Peckham
• Carl Rogers - Person-centered theory

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