My Lady's Choosing by Kitty Curran and Larissa Zageris * * * *

I read My Lady's Choosing by Kitty Curran and Larissa Zageris, and this ended up being a much lighter, more playful read than I expected. I read it for the 2026 PopSugar Reading Challenge, prompt number 10, “A book about a horse or with a horse on the cover.”

The premise is simple but immediately appealing. It is a Regency romance, but structured as a choose your own adventure. You step into the role of the heroine and make decisions that shape the story. Not just small choices, but major ones. You decide where to go, how to react, and most importantly, who to pursue romantically. There are four possible love interests, each leading to a different version of the story.

What worked well for me is how naturally the format fits the genre. Regency romance already revolves around social choices. Who you speak to. Who you avoid. Which invitation you accept. Here, those choices are literal. You turn the page and commit to them. On Kindle, this works especially smoothly. You click, and the story jumps to the next path without breaking immersion.

I chose the sapphic romance route, and I was genuinely unsure at first how far the book would commit to it. There is always the possibility in historical settings that it will stay subtextual or retreat into something safer, like a “companion” dynamic. That is not the case here. The romance is clear, intentional, and treated with the same weight as any other route. That made the experience feel more complete rather than like a hidden or secondary option.

The structure also adds a layer of replayability. I only followed one storyline, but it is very obvious that this is not meant to be a single read. The book is built around returning to it, making different decisions, and seeing how the narrative shifts. Different routes, different tones, different outcomes. That is where a lot of its value lies.

In terms of depth, this is not a heavy or particularly complex novel. The plot includes some adventure elements alongside the romance, but everything is designed to move quickly. The book is short, the pacing is fast, and the focus is always on keeping the reader engaged rather than building intricate character studies. That is not a flaw. It is a deliberate choice, and it suits the format.

The characters themselves are more like archetypes than fully layered individuals. Each love interest represents a different type. The brooding option, the charming option, the unconventional option. You recognise them immediately, which makes choosing between them part of the fun rather than a difficult emotional decision. The writing leans into that familiarity instead of trying to subvert it.

What I appreciated most is that the book understands its own purpose. It is not trying to be a definitive Regency romance. It is not trying to be historically dense or emotionally overwhelming. It is designed to be interactive, quick, and entertaining. You pick it up, make choices, and enjoy the process.

I rated this four stars. It is not a book you read for depth or lasting emotional impact. It is a book you read for the experience. For the small thrill of turning a page and realising you have just changed the direction of the story.

I would recommend it if you like interactive formats, light romance, or if you simply want something that feels different from a standard novel. It is the kind of book you come back to, not because you forgot it, but because you want to see what would happen if you made a different choice.