3.87k reviews for:

A Lady's Guide to Fortune-Hunting

Sophie Irwin

3.9 AVERAGE

carrymey's review

2.0

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This was really not half as good as expected. It began good but soon it got very clear to me, how utterly nonsensical it is.
The whole premise is good but the fact that a girl from nowhere rises so high in the ton is absolutely unbelievable. Or rather if it had been well made, it might have been good. However KITTY seemed to be cleverer than ANYONE in the book. Even all the matrons who have lived in that world for decades. I was totally put off by how easily she played everyone. It's just not realistic. That a girl who hasn't had much (male) company would be able to play all the people and especially men like that. Especially since it was stated that she was not that pretty. Also in other aspects, like basic behaviour in that sort of setting, she lacked all knowledge, which makes it even more aggravating.
Also Kitty just annoyed me so much. She was so high handed and arrogant. It was really hard to even get through.

embennet's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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As predictable as the premise of this book might be, I had so much fun reading it. It’s the perfect novel to dive into when there are no new Bridgerton season to binge watch. It’s filled with balls, etiquette, people calling on other people, carriage rides, taking turns at the park, and everyone having their own agenda. And at the heart of it, what I found the most endearing is how human the characters are portrayed, even while being kind of stereotypical. It was lovely and fun, and I do recommend if it’s your cup of tea.

osabby13's review

4.0

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Bridgerton fans!! This was a stellar plot and tension build up. It would’ve been 5 stars had there been ANY spice. Disappointed there was zero spice! The tension was insane. Maybe the sequel has it?

louisereadsbooks's review

4.25

funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

tamannab's review

5.0

funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

pannabags's review against another edition

4.5

funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

cluelesswonder's review against another edition

1.5

lighthearted slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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This held such promise.  It started out a 3 star, but the more I read, the more I realized I didn’t like any of the characters.  I didn’t feel any chemistry between the characters and am quite baffled why they are together.  I wanted to dnf at around 70% but powered through.  Thus the low rating since I was forcing it. 

jazminesbooks's review

5.0

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My thoughts as soon as the book finished: “damn that was good”

eclectic_cosmos's review

3.0

funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

lnj's review against another edition

4.5

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I had so much fun reading this book! At times, it was almost silly (in a good way!), but towards the end, it really gripped my heart. 

I really enjoyed the subtle romance.