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heather_boo's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 There are so many retrospective regency type books currently attempting to use this voice, but only this one has avoided the heavy hackneyed eye rolling I reserve for others.
Eliza has good character balance of strength, intelligence, and wit without being an out of place modern woman running around Georgian England. She juggles two love interests (Melville and Somerset) as well as the pursuit of her personal growth as an artist in the wake of her husband’s death.
The banter between Melville and Eliza is truly charming, prepared as I was to find it disappointing and clichéd. I couldn’t decide who I wanted her to choose- I wanted everyone to win. And fancy a twist at the end. Well done.
Eliza has good character balance of strength, intelligence, and wit without being an out of place modern woman running around Georgian England. She juggles two love interests (Melville and Somerset) as well as the pursuit of her personal growth as an artist in the wake of her husband’s death.
The banter between Melville and Eliza is truly charming, prepared as I was to find it disappointing and clichéd. I couldn’t decide who I wanted her to choose- I wanted everyone to win. And fancy a twist at the end. Well done.
flyintothestorm's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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? No
5.0
No he entrado en la historia desde el primer momento, pero, una vez lo he hecho, me ha gustado mucho.
leslie_mg's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
milliehawk's review against another edition
5.0
Thank you, NetGalley and Penguin Publishing for granting me an advanced copy of this book!
As a newbie to Regency romance, I have yet to find an author who manages to combine beautiful writing with an engaging plotline and lovable characters. I am happy to say that Sophie Irwin has achieved all of this in 'A Lady's Guide to Scandal'. This novel tells the story of newly widowed Eliza and the unique financial position she has found herself in. With the help of her best friend and cousin, Magaret, Eliza navigates the freedom widowhood has brought her, in a new city where acquaintances new and old make unexpected impressions on Eliza.
With a few wonderfully unexpected plot twists and entertaining side characters, we follow Eliza's journey to finding herself and possibly her future.
If you love Bridgerton and reading exciting heartwarming historical romances, Sophie Irwin's newest release is definitely for you! I will definitely be reading anything else Irwin has published. A new auto buy author for me!
As a newbie to Regency romance, I have yet to find an author who manages to combine beautiful writing with an engaging plotline and lovable characters. I am happy to say that Sophie Irwin has achieved all of this in 'A Lady's Guide to Scandal'. This novel tells the story of newly widowed Eliza and the unique financial position she has found herself in. With the help of her best friend and cousin, Magaret, Eliza navigates the freedom widowhood has brought her, in a new city where acquaintances new and old make unexpected impressions on Eliza.
With a few wonderfully unexpected plot twists and entertaining side characters, we follow Eliza's journey to finding herself and possibly her future.
If you love Bridgerton and reading exciting heartwarming historical romances, Sophie Irwin's newest release is definitely for you! I will definitely be reading anything else Irwin has published. A new auto buy author for me!
adorablyandie's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
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? It's complicated
3.25
mayareads4fun's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
4.5
Devoured. Thrilling. Fantastic. Eliza will fight everyone and look respectable doing so. Loved the characters and the story. Very Austenian in the best way possible.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Racism
Moderate: Sexism and Lesbophobia
Minor: Infertility
lulu1234's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
st_ve's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25