Amoranda navigates societal expectations and personal desires in 18th-century England, challenging the conventions of marriage and female agency. The narrative unfolds through a series of letters and memoirs, presenting Amoranda's experiences as she grapples with the pressures to conform to a prescribed role as a wife and gentlewoman. Opposing her are the rigid social structures, the expectations of male suitors, and the internal conflict between her own aspirations and the limited opportunities available to women of her time. The work employs an epistolary framework, interspersed with memoiristic accounts, to explore themes of identity, independence, and the performance of gender.

The reform'd coquet, along with its companion pieces, is recognized as a significant work by Mary Davys, an often overlooked female author of the early 18th century. Critics have noted its early engagement with feminist themes, particularly through the character of Amoranda, who questions and subverts traditional gender roles. The epistolary structure and satirical elements are frequently highlighted as key literary devices employed to critique societal norms surrounding marriage and female education. The collection is often studied for its contribution to the development of the novel and its insights into the social and intellectual landscape of its time.