It had me smiling right from the beginning! Hall’ writing style is so effortless and easy to connect to. I could literally just see the story enfold in front of me as though I were watching a movie. My first sitting reading this book, it kept me riveted to the story until 2am!

Having read the first in this Duology (Something Fabulous), I knew this next installment would be just as good. However, I didn’t realize it would be so beautiful and raunchy, I really love Peggy and their love for the people in their life. And falling for the ever illustrious Orfeo.

The romance, the important conversations, the way the world isn’t as judgmental is it is today… are just parts of why I love this book,

Alexis Hall just knows how to write this kind of book, can’t wait for more!!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for granting me free access to the advanced digital copy of this book.

Thank you Montlake and NetGalley for the eARC of Something Spectacular! All opinions in this review are my own.

Something Spectacular is the second book in the Something Fabulous series so I read it out of order, but unsurprisingly, I loved it! I love Alexis Hall and it is usually a pretty good bet that will enjoy his books!

My favorite thing about this book was watching Peggy and Orfeo becoming more themselves and seeing how their relationship helped each other do this. Peggy is finally able to find someone who sees her for who she is and Orfeo is able to find someone who doesn't just want to use them for their talent. Combine this with Hall's signature witty writing and this was a fantastic historical romance!

After seeing Valentine and Bonny together in Something Spectacular, I can't wait to go back and read Something Fabulous now! I am also very excited for Sir Horley's book, Something Extraordinary!

I will admit that I went into this book a little skeptical that I would like it. While I enjoyed the first book overall, there were things about it that bugged me. I had a very hard time reading this book. I ended up putting this down around the 20% mark. I've found with Alexis Hall's books that I either love them or hate them and unfortunately this book fell into that second category for me.

Can I start by saying Alexis Hall is friggen hilarious. Every book slaps. The representation, the characters. I don't even like historical romance and I was SOLD on this one. Would read anything they write. I love seeing the previous characters in this series make appearances and the backstory follows through the series. Peggy was so delightful and this will be a comfort read of mine.

Something Spectacular is my third book by Alexis Hall and I liked it well enough I didn't love it like his previous books. The plotline was great but unfortunately I didn't click with the characters and had to slog my way through this book. This is not a criticism against either the book or author I think it just wasn't the right book or even time for me to read but I would recommend to others.

*more like 3.5 stars*
I really enjoyed this book and thought it was a lovely read. I thought Peggy was a great main character, however, I felt like Orfeo's character could have been explored more. Overall, I have definitely been impressed with Alexis Hall's historical romances so far and would definitely consider picking up more in the future! If you are in the mood for an adorable, joyful, queer historical romance, I would definitely recommend this book!

I am a huge fan of Alexis Hall’s contemporary work, but I think it might be time for me to admit that his historical pieces don’t work quite as well for me. I enjoyed Something Fabulous well enough that I was interested in the sequel, but getting through this ended up being a bit of a slog. Sadly, I think I’ll avoid his historicals in the future, while still devouring his contemporaries.

Thank you to NetGalley and Montlake for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Alexis Hall has some really great work, but it’s so hit or miss for me.
The premise is interesting and I wanted it to hit, but I chose to dnf at 20% because it was not going well for me and I didn’t want to skim the rest of the book.

Unfortunately I had a hard time getting into this book and first after I found out why. I missed that there was another book to read before this one. I felt so stupid but oh well guess I have to do better check up and not just omg this sounds so good and click.

Despite the fact that I missed this and had a hard time getting into it I can see that the story was fine as was the writing I recommend to read it AFTEr you read the first one.

Thanks for letting me read my first Alexis Hall book.

This book's chefs kiss❤️❤️❤️








Thank you soooooo much netgalley, the author and the publisher for the advanced review copy if this book💗 "I voluntarily read and reviewed the book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.”

Whatever Alexis Hall writes I will read, this book was very outrageous, and campy but in all the best ways. the author always gets the representation perfectly right. The banter was a delight to witness.

After reading Something Fabulous - which I absolutely ADORED - I was both excited and, admittedly, a bit apprehensive about Something Spectacular. I always tend to worry that a follow up story won’t live up to its predecessor.
I got to say, I was NOT disappointed with Spectacular!
This book was an absolute delight! It made he feel EVERYTHING! I laughed, I swooned, I bit my lip with temptation, I even happy cried!
Peggy and Orfeo’s love story was just so beautiful, and while there were plenty of whimsical funny moments, it still felt very organic and true.
I also loved how friendship played a huge factor in this story. Honestly one of my favorite moments was near the end when Bonny offered to help Peggy make a baby with Orfeo and it ends up being a very heartfelt - and steamy - scene where they all came together and I truly felt happy for everyone involved.
I ended up ordering the paperbacks of both Fabulous and Spectacular after finishing this book. They are more than worthy of shelve space!
Well done, Alexis Hall! You have done it again!

I enjoyed this one! The first half really pulled me in, though the second was on the slower side for me. I liked Peggy and Orfeo's story well enough, but like it more because Bonny, Valentine, and Sir Horley were present too. I also still can't stand Arabella. She is still the most awful character I have read. I truly hope Sir Horley gets a book of his own and it is next up.

Something Spectacular is the follow up to Something Fabulous by Alexis Hall. Peggy Delancey’s not at all ready to move on from her former flame, Arabella Tarleton. But Belle has her own plans for a love match, and she needs Peggy’s help to make those plans a reality. Still hung up on her feelings and unable to deny Belle what she wants, Peggy reluctantly agrees to help her woo the famous and flamboyant opera singer Orfeo. She certainly doesn’t expect to find common ground with a celebrated soprano, but when Peggy and Orfeo meet, a whole new flame is ignited that she can’t ignore. Peggy finds an immediate kinship with Orfeo, a castrato who’s just as nonconforming as she is—and just as affected by their instant connection. They’ve never been able to find their place in the world, but as the pair walks the line between friendship, flirtation, and something more, they may just find their place with each other.

Something Spectacular is a splendid follow up to Something Fabulous. I was very happy to read Peggy's story, and get to met Ofreo. I am a huge fan of the level of communication and consent that the author uses in their books, and how much care they show their readers with the heads up about the content of the book. That shows a great deal of awareness and respect for the reader, which makes me extremely happy. I also loved the story itself, of course. There a good many twists and turns and I will admit to being surprised once or twice with the ways particular moments played out. However, there were also couple things that I really expected to happen that did not, I enjoyed the sense of humor that threaded through the book. Peggy figuring out who they were and what they really wanted is as much the point of the story as their love life. I just enjoy the level of honesty and self exploration for the characters hat the author includes in their work. I hope that this series continues in some way, because I would love to know what happens next for Belle and some of the other secondary characters that I have come to enjoy in this series.

Something Spectacular is a read that fans of the author, and the previous book, will not want to miss.

I enjoyed this book. It was an interesting read . I found that I was able to read quickly and enjoyed the pacing and premise of the book. I would recommend to others.

a cute and charming historical romance, i enjoyed this read

thank you to netgalley and to the publisher for this review copy.

This book was incredible. Alexis Hall gives me everything I want in Historical romance. It’s queer, funny yet soft, steamy and he does Found family so, so well. I had the opportunity to listen to this one and also really have to shout out the incredible audio performance by Robyn Holdaway. So well done!

Such a ridiculously crazy read by Alexis Hall, perfect for a silly interlude or just a bit of queer fun!
3.5 stars 🌟