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4.05 AVERAGE
4.05 AVERAGE
4.5 Stars.
This one was a lot of fun. I haven't laughed this hard in such a long time. The audiobook was fantastic as well. I highly recommend this one!
Full review coming on my blog so stay tuned!
This one was a lot of fun. I haven't laughed this hard in such a long time. The audiobook was fantastic as well. I highly recommend this one!
Full review coming on my blog so stay tuned!
I am so glad I listened to Sanne from booksandquills and got the audiobook of this story - such a fun, proper adventure book with great voices and a wonderful narrator.
Even though it’s cheeky and saucy with slapstick moments and sex humour (all of which are very enjoyable), there are sweet refreshing moments of proper feeling written in lyrical, surprisingly lovely prose. There is a lot of heart in this story which sits comfortably among the high-stakes adventure across Europe with stolen treasure, secret alchemic cure-alls and, of course, the pirates.
Henry is a wonderful example of very flawed and emotionally stupid dandy with a heart of gold (kinda) and his hijinks are never frustrating because OF COURSE that’s what happens. The cast of characters are so loveable and charming that each chapter brought new delights and interactions that had me laughing or curled up with sadness but eager to read on.
There are a lot of subjects touched on in the story (being bi or gay or female or black in a time where such things are deemed wrong) and I think they’re sensitively dealt with. It would have been nice to see more of this, but of course it wasn’t the main focus of the story.
I can’t wait to pick up more books by Mackenzi Lee :)
Even though it’s cheeky and saucy with slapstick moments and sex humour (all of which are very enjoyable), there are sweet refreshing moments of proper feeling written in lyrical, surprisingly lovely prose. There is a lot of heart in this story which sits comfortably among the high-stakes adventure across Europe with stolen treasure, secret alchemic cure-alls and, of course, the pirates.
Henry is a wonderful example of very flawed and emotionally stupid dandy with a heart of gold (kinda) and his hijinks are never frustrating because OF COURSE that’s what happens. The cast of characters are so loveable and charming that each chapter brought new delights and interactions that had me laughing or curled up with sadness but eager to read on.
There are a lot of subjects touched on in the story (being bi or gay or female or black in a time where such things are deemed wrong) and I think they’re sensitively dealt with. It would have been nice to see more of this, but of course it wasn’t the main focus of the story.
I can’t wait to pick up more books by Mackenzi Lee :)
It was alright. The writing is decent but I didn't find the story particularly interesting or engaging, and the main character was quite annoying. Finished it though, so it can't have been that bad.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Funny and sweet. Historically inaccurate dialogue took me out of the story world, but I was still able to enjoy the book.
adventurous
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It was a good book really, the plot was great, the love Monty has for Percy was so so so gorgeous and earnest I doubt that's where he uses all of his vocabulary for - to describe how much he is in love with Percy. Because GODDAMN THIS DUDE IS A MENACE. He destroyed every good chance the trio had just by OPENING HIS MOUTH. I like this story but I just cannot bring myself to like Monty, and I just don't like the fact that all the plots happen because Monty did something stupid (again). I got so frustrated because of this that it itself yoink away a star more I could've rated.
Would definitely read about Felicity tho she's a badass.
Would definitely read about Felicity tho she's a badass.
This is one of those books that I was getting myself into without really knowing what it was about, only I'd seen it everywhere and was curious. It's cool that with being on Booktube I get exposed to a lot more books than I have been in a while, and this was one of them. Everyone was talking about, and while I never would have gone out of my way to purchase it, it was available as an audiobook copy from my library.
Let me tell you, it lived up to the hype. That doesn't always happen, especially when reading something out of your comfort zone right? Well, it's not like I'm uncomfortable with any LGBTQ+ representation, because I'm not, I'm just a little unfamiliar with it still. I've read very few books that have gay characters, so I am always a little weary because I am not sure what to expect. And I mean that in the best possible way.
Anyways, The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue follows our protagonist Monty who is embarking on his last year long tour through Europe with his best friend (who he's in love with) and his little sister (much to his dismay) before he must follow in his fathers footsteps and taking over the family state (which he's not thrilled about.) Things don't go according to plan, and the story derails into quite the adventure.
Monty is a great protagonist, lovable and frustrating, but funny and charming. He had me grinning with his antics, and shaking my head *face palm* with some of the stuff he put the gang into. But he has a good heart, and really, you can't help but care about him.
The story is unlike any other I've ever read either, from highway robberies to pirates, hidden treasures to romance, it has so much packed into that you can't help but have a good time reading it. The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue was such a satisfying and fun read, that I am really glad I picked up and highly recommend it to everyone looking for a historical adventure that has so much to offer. Definitely one of my favorite reads of the year, without a doubt.
Let me tell you, it lived up to the hype. That doesn't always happen, especially when reading something out of your comfort zone right? Well, it's not like I'm uncomfortable with any LGBTQ+ representation, because I'm not, I'm just a little unfamiliar with it still. I've read very few books that have gay characters, so I am always a little weary because I am not sure what to expect. And I mean that in the best possible way.
Anyways, The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue follows our protagonist Monty who is embarking on his last year long tour through Europe with his best friend (who he's in love with) and his little sister (much to his dismay) before he must follow in his fathers footsteps and taking over the family state (which he's not thrilled about.) Things don't go according to plan, and the story derails into quite the adventure.
Monty is a great protagonist, lovable and frustrating, but funny and charming. He had me grinning with his antics, and shaking my head *face palm* with some of the stuff he put the gang into. But he has a good heart, and really, you can't help but care about him.
The story is unlike any other I've ever read either, from highway robberies to pirates, hidden treasures to romance, it has so much packed into that you can't help but have a good time reading it. The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue was such a satisfying and fun read, that I am really glad I picked up and highly recommend it to everyone looking for a historical adventure that has so much to offer. Definitely one of my favorite reads of the year, without a doubt.
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
3.9 ★
i really liked this book, could barely even put it down. it was nothing like i was expecting, and i enjoyed that! the characters were all very well written and even though i was only thinking of reading this book, i am now compelled to read the rest of this series
i really liked this book, could barely even put it down. it was nothing like i was expecting, and i enjoyed that! the characters were all very well written and even though i was only thinking of reading this book, i am now compelled to read the rest of this series
I enjoyed the author's writing style and the characters in this book. The characters are all different from each other but each compliment each other and have a nice part to the story. I also enjoyed the rep for epilepsy (this coming from someone who has it).