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4.05 AVERAGE
4.05 AVERAGE
This book was a pleasant fluff-book that was great fu to read. It had dynamic twists and turns, gushing romance, real-life problems all set in the Victorian Era England. It was a fun ride, but I'm not sure I'd read it again.
4.7 stars LOL
AWW! This was an incredible read! I loved the adventure and beautiful descriptions of all the different cities. I loved the gorgeous writing and the storytelling tactics which gave us such a vivid picture of each character. I loved the great care taken with every detail and the character arc of Monty in particular—though it was a long time coming. I mentally yelled at him multiple times and I think male privilege is a dangerous thing. Still, I think the author balanced this incredibly with his trauma and depicted his experience so well that I appreciated him... even if I didn't like him all the way. At least, not for the whole time!
BUT MOST OF ALL... *prepares to get on my soap box* I LOVED THE DISABILITY REP! I will sing from the mountaintops about this until the day I can no longer do so, or the day I see enough of the rep that it becomes normalized—AKA, my lifelong mission is complete. I picked this book up for many reasons, but chiefly among them, for the disability rep. I was a bit skeptical, because I've read many books in which the disability was either fictionalized, cured or just grossly misrepresented, and so few people seem to talk about it. With the spreading increase in diversity and representation, I am always on the lookout for books with mindful, ACCURATE and significant representation of disabled characters in books... and they are few and far-between. But the representation of Percy's epilipsy was so well-done and there was some quotes in this book that made me incredibly giddy (for context, if y'all don't know by now, I am blind! I love me some disability rep of any kind!) The dismattling of ableism... the idea that Percy is worthy of love in every aspect... I won't go too into it because of spoilers but if anyone is seeking out good disability rep, this one is pretty slay! I will say, I want even more of Percy and his struggles; I would NOT have been angry if he were the main character or if this was dual POV, but I can see how this wasn't the best choice as well. Still, I just am always wanting more rep, but Mackenzie did incredibly with Percy's character.
ALSO! Can we talk about Felicity? I love her and am so excited for a whole book starring her, as she deserves! She is ultimate little sister and I truly support her for that!
Pick this up if you want a sweet friends-to-lovers story (which I ALWAYS do), a Historical road-trip story (or should I say sea voyage...) or just an incredible depiction of discrimination, trauma and the hope and change that can rise from them.
This part is just personal preference but the book was a bit too vulgar for me which is one of the reasons why it's not a 5 star... it just wasn't something I was comfy with but it was still amazing, just keep that in mind!
AWW! This was an incredible read! I loved the adventure and beautiful descriptions of all the different cities. I loved the gorgeous writing and the storytelling tactics which gave us such a vivid picture of each character. I loved the great care taken with every detail and the character arc of Monty in particular—though it was a long time coming. I mentally yelled at him multiple times and I think male privilege is a dangerous thing. Still, I think the author balanced this incredibly with his trauma and depicted his experience so well that I appreciated him... even if I didn't like him all the way. At least, not for the whole time!
BUT MOST OF ALL... *prepares to get on my soap box* I LOVED THE DISABILITY REP! I will sing from the mountaintops about this until the day I can no longer do so, or the day I see enough of the rep that it becomes normalized—AKA, my lifelong mission is complete. I picked this book up for many reasons, but chiefly among them, for the disability rep. I was a bit skeptical, because I've read many books in which the disability was either fictionalized, cured or just grossly misrepresented, and so few people seem to talk about it. With the spreading increase in diversity and representation, I am always on the lookout for books with mindful, ACCURATE and significant representation of disabled characters in books... and they are few and far-between. But the representation of Percy's epilipsy was so well-done and there was some quotes in this book that made me incredibly giddy (for context, if y'all don't know by now, I am blind! I love me some disability rep of any kind!) The dismattling of ableism... the idea that Percy is worthy of love in every aspect... I won't go too into it because of spoilers but if anyone is seeking out good disability rep, this one is pretty slay! I will say, I want even more of Percy and his struggles; I would NOT have been angry if he were the main character or if this was dual POV, but I can see how this wasn't the best choice as well. Still, I just am always wanting more rep, but Mackenzie did incredibly with Percy's character.
ALSO! Can we talk about Felicity? I love her and am so excited for a whole book starring her, as she deserves! She is ultimate little sister and I truly support her for that!
Pick this up if you want a sweet friends-to-lovers story (which I ALWAYS do), a Historical road-trip story (or should I say sea voyage...) or just an incredible depiction of discrimination, trauma and the hope and change that can rise from them.
This part is just personal preference but the book was a bit too vulgar for me which is one of the reasons why it's not a 5 star... it just wasn't something I was comfy with but it was still amazing, just keep that in mind!
What a delightful adventure! The twists and turns of their journey were great, but the characters were what made me love it. Percy, Felicity, Monty, and (by the end) Scipio were all just SO great and compelling.
Monty and Percy now occupy a special place in my heart. Monty is such golden retriever who’s obsessed with his lad. Felicity was working triple time keeping these boys safe I can’t wait to read her adventure.
The moment the audiobook started I sort of hated Monty. There was something in the way he passed words around that I distrusted. I have little respect for people who just throw their lives away with alcohol and whoring, especially when you have a someone you are madly in love with and I was able to tell from the first chapters that Percy returned the feelings.
Percy I loved from the very beginning. A sweet lad, with a strong desire to do what is right, to see the world and learn as much as possible. Yet held down by the color of his skin.
Felicity is for me the main character of this story. The author shows through this girl the small amount of rights women had, their struggle to enter fields men dominated simply because they believed women had to place among them.
Mackenzi Lee's writing style is very fluid, simple to follow and you don't realize when the pages are being turned. Still, I was promised a trip around Europe with a boy who is in love with his best friend and his sister who wants a proper education. I got an alchemical trip in Spain and Italy that was a bit of a disappointment. I was expecting this story to be a bit realistic, instead I got a hint of fantasy in it. And there are a few plot holes and answers that I want to be filled and answered. Hopefully in the second book.
The ending felt rushed, out of place. I was completely and utterly disappointed with it.
Overall, The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue is a fun trip, but ruins it as soon as the fantastical element enters play.
Percy I loved from the very beginning. A sweet lad, with a strong desire to do what is right, to see the world and learn as much as possible. Yet held down by the color of his skin.
Felicity is for me the main character of this story. The author shows through this girl the small amount of rights women had, their struggle to enter fields men dominated simply because they believed women had to place among them.
Mackenzi Lee's writing style is very fluid, simple to follow and you don't realize when the pages are being turned. Still, I was promised a trip around Europe with a boy who is in love with his best friend and his sister who wants a proper education. I got an alchemical trip in Spain and Italy that was a bit of a disappointment. I was expecting this story to be a bit realistic, instead I got a hint of fantasy in it. And there are a few plot holes and answers that I want to be filled and answered. Hopefully in the second book.
The ending felt rushed, out of place. I was completely and utterly disappointed with it.
Overall, The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue is a fun trip, but ruins it as soon as the fantastical element enters play.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
slow-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
If I could I would rate this book a 4.5.
The characters were fun and interesting. The romance was AMAZING. The adventure was for the most part engaging. Overall, a really fun book to read, especially for fans of LGBT romance.
The characters were fun and interesting. The romance was AMAZING. The adventure was for the most part engaging. Overall, a really fun book to read, especially for fans of LGBT romance.
This adventure aspect of this book was so delightful and unexpected. A great read with a lot of engaging banter and personality.
SO MUCH LOVE FOR THIS. You go kick some ass in med school, Felicity. 😍
Full video review here: https://youtu.be/tPIDMtu22yE
Full video review here: https://youtu.be/tPIDMtu22yE