• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Welcome
  • About
  • Books
  • FAQ
  • Blog
  • Contact
Alexis Hall

Alexis Hall

Genrequeer Writer of Kissing Books

  • RB
You are here: Home / Books / Mortal Follies

Mortal Follies

September 15, 2022 by

Release Date: June 6, 2023

Mortal Follies

A young noblewoman must pair up with a rumoured witch to ward off a curse in this irresistible sapphic romance from the bestselling author of Boyfriend Material.

It is the year 1814 and life for a young lady of good breeding has many difficulties. There are balls to attend, fashions to follow, marriages to consider and, of course, the tiny complication of existing in a world swarming with fairy spirits, interfering deities, and actual straight-up sorcerers.

Miss Maelys Mitchelmore finds her entry into high society hindered by an irritating curse. It begins innocuously enough with her dress slowly unmaking itself over the course of an evening at a high-profile ball, a scandal she narrowly manages to escape.

However, as the curse progresses to more fatal proportions, Miss Mitchelmore must seek out aid, even if it means mixing with undesirable company. And there are few less desirable than Lady Georgiana Landrake—a brooding, alluring young woman sardonically nicknamed “the Duke of Annadale”—who may or may not have murdered her own father and brothers to inherit their fortune. If one is to believe the gossip, she might be some kind of malign enchantress. Then again, a malign enchantress might be exactly what Miss Mitchelmore needs.

With the Duke’s help, Miss Mitchelmore delves into a world of angry gods and vindictive magic, keen to unmask the perpetrator of these otherworldly attacks. But Miss Mitchelmore’s reputation is not the only thing at risk in spending time with her new ally. For the rumoured witch has her own secrets that may prove dangerous to Miss Mitchelmore’s heart—not to mention her life.

Content Guidance

Please note, Mortal Follies includes a number of themes some readers may prefer not to engage with. These include but are not limited to sexual content, threat of violence and danger (including a wasp attack and near drowning), animal sacrifice, mentions of one of the main character’s deceased family and how they died (stabbing, drowning, burned to death), accusations of familicide, transphobia (challenged), social non-acceptance of LGBTQ+ relationships, slavery/transatlantic slave trade (discussed), sexual harassment and threat of sexual assault, murder, severe illness (magical), smoking.

Go On Then

Ebook (US edition)Ebook (UK edition)Amazon (US paperback)Amazon (UK hardcover)Barnes & Noble (US paperback)Books-a-Million (US paperback)Book Depository (US paperback)Book Depository (UK hardcover)Bookshop US (US paperback)Bookshop UK (US paperback)Foyles (US paperback)Foyles (UK hardcover)Hudson Booksellers (US paperback)Indiebound (US paperback)Indigo (US paperback)Powell's (US paperback)Target (US paperback)Walmart (US paperback)Waterstones (US paperback)Waterstones (UK hardcover)Preorder from Blue Willow Bookshop & receive a signed bookplate
AppleAudibleBarnes & NobleKobo

More Links

Add on Goodreads

Praise for Mortal Follies

An Amazon Editors’ Pick

[Hall] crafts some of the most sparkling prose in contemporary romance. . . . we give this fully baked concept our highest compliments.

Entertainment Weekly

A realistic depiction of anxiety balanced by an adorable romance filled with fun characters.

Library Reads
Hall of Fame Title

A deep and impactful novel, with more layers than you’ll find on Cake Week.

Library Journal
Starred Review

An Amazon Editors’ Pick

Hall’s sex scenes are a heady mix of hot play-by-play, breathy exhilaration, emotional discovery, and endearing awkwardness.

Publishers Weekly

Hall (Something Fabulous) delivers a delicious Regency romance filled with brooding, longing, and hope.

Publishers Weekly
Starred Review

Husband Material is, above all else, terrifically funny. Not just tonally upbeat in the way of many so-called rom-coms, but text-your-friends, chortle-til-you-cry funny.

New York Times

Extraordinarily imaginative. This is the most fun I’ve had between two covers in a while!

Lara Elena Donnelly
author of Amberlough

Narrator Nicholas Boulton narrates a delightful romp through romance tropes and genres.

AudioFile
Best Romance Audiobook of 2022

A sheer delight from start to finish, and the most perfect blend of gentle humor, wild creativity, and love for the feel of Sherlock Holmes.

Emma Newman
author of Atlas Alone

[A] wonderfully queer mash-up/send-up of buddy movies, Austen novels, and classic rom-coms.

Publishers Weekly

An Amazon Best Romance of 2022

This zany queer and fantastical pastiche of the Sherlock Holmes stories froths with magic and humor.

Publishers Weekly

Fans of Hall’s amazing debut, Glitterland, and the breadth of the author’s work since, will demand this latest.

Library Journal

By turns laugh-out-loud funny and tragically sad, Hall’s novel draws readers into this wonderful glitter-ball of a world. Highly recommended.

Library Journal
Starred Review

A BookPage Best Romance of 2022

Absolutely engrossing and phenomenally witty!

Larissa Ione
New York Times bestselling author

Hall’s versatility is admirable and the setting is full of promise.

Publishers Weekly

It’s a fun, frothy quintessentially British romcom about a certified chaos demon and a stern brunch daddy with a heart of gold faking a relationship.

Talia Hibbert
New York Times bestselling author

I really enjoyed this book. It was absolutely delightful, like a chocolate box, full of unexpected and brilliant references, sparklingly witty.

Genevieve Cogman
author of The Invisible Library

The term “slow burn” doesn’t begin to capture the agonized pining of this romance, which is absolutely suffused with yearning.

BookPage
Starred Review

An Indie Next Pick

American Booksellers Association

An Amazon Editors’ Pick

Hall turns from rom-com hijinks to hurts-so-good angst while still retaining the sparkling wit that characterizes the best of his prose.

Publishers Weekly
Best Books 2022

Simply the best writer I’ve come across in years.

Laura Kinsale
New York Times bestselling author of Flowers from the Storm

This book is so far up my alley that I discovered new, non-euclidean corners of the alley that I didn’t previously know existed.

Ruthanna Emrys
author of Winter Tide

Hall does it again with this scrumptious, quietly subversive rom-com again . . . Hilarious, heartwarming, and grounded, Rosaline’s story proves that happy endings look different from person to person.

Publishers Weekly
Starred Review

An Amazon Editors’ Pick

A Lady for a Duke is a clarion, heartrending declaration that LGBTQ people have always existed — and the enormous risk and courage it requires to claim the love and joy they deserve.

Entertainment Weekly
10 Best Romance Novels of 2022

[Winner Bakes All] Series fans will not be disappointed.

Publishers Weekly

A Library Reads Pick

Hall seamlessly combines humor, romance, and drama to create a story that is intimately believable and at once cozy and sexy. . . . The book combines sweet escapism and poignant cultural touchstones with well-crafted characters and hilariously familiar settings. Hall does it again with this culturally relevant, wonderfully escapist foray into the baking world. This is a must-buy for any library.

Library Journal
Starred Review

An Amazon Editors’ pick

Tongue-in-cheek humor and sharp dialogue blend well to help the numerous and complex interpersonal relationships integrate with a fast-paced, multifaceted plot.

Publishers Weekly

With Boyfriend Material, Alexis Hall delivered the funniest rom-com of 2020. Now his beautiful and moving new historical romance, which has just enough humor to lighten the angst, may be the sweetest book of this summer.

NPR
Best Books 2022: Books We Love

Hard-hitting but ultimately uplifting, Glitterland is a complex, emotionally resonant exploration of mental illness, the tenacity it takes to endure life and most of all, a reminder to let people in.

The Nerd Daily

Brilliantly written, dangerously good, immensely satisfying.

Suzanne Brockmann
New York Times bestselling author

A Library Reads Pick

Named a best book of the year by Oprah Magazine, Entertainment Weekly, Goodreads, The Washington Post, and more!

Hall is a consistently beautiful writer, but this story, the first in a new series, may be his best yet.

Kirkus
Starred Review

Our favourite chaos demon & stern brunch daddy return in this delicious, ridiculous, and often poignant romcom about all the ways love can grow.

Talia Hibbert
New York Times bestselling author

A romance lover’s romance.

New York Times
Best Romance Novels of 2022

Hilarious, gloriously overdramatic and unputdownable, Something Fabulous needs to be on anyone’s shelf who’s looking for a comfort read that’s one hell of a good time.

The Nerd Daily

It’s an emotional celebration of love and authenticity—and it may be Hall’s best yet.

A Publishers Weekly Best Summer Read in Romance

Hall’s intriguing combination of philosophical contemplation, gaming, and awkward-sweet seduction produces a compelling love story with numerous laugh-out-loud moments and a final act that will thrill any connoisseur of romantic heroes’ groveling apologies.

Publishers Weekly
Starred Review

Full of poetry and honesty, Laurie and Toby’s journey together makes each victory feel earned.

Publishers Weekly
Starred Review

Hall’s top-drawer talent for fashioning beguiling stories and vibrant characters is on full display in this Regency-set wonder of a book.

Library Journal
Best Romance of 2022

A vivid, cleverly constructed, adventurous tale [full of] cheeky effervescence.

Heroes & Heartbreakers

Something Fabulous is a romp through-and-through, but it’s also an ode to refusing to live life in any way but that which makes you happy.

Entertainment Weekly

The Affair of the Mysterious Letter is a witty, enjoyable, extravagantly imagined slant on the Sherlock Holmes canon. Don’t miss this fun, queer, clever intrigue!

Malka Older
author of Infomocracy

Luc and Oliver are amusing, authentic and eminently deserving of their happily ever after.

BookPage

Pseudointellectualism meets gay romance in Hall’s debut.

Publishers Weekly

You’ll laugh, you’ll swoon, you’ll marvel at the language and the grace with which Hall moves from comedy to tragedy to hope. Five stars in the glitter-universe.

Oprah Daily

Gleefully anachronistic and spectacularly queer.

Publishers Weekly
  • RB
  • © Copyright 2023 Alexis Hall. All Rights Reserved.
  • • Privacy Policy
  • Created with ✨ by Moxie Design Studios
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent.
Cookie SettingsAccept All
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT
Scroll Up