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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
coralined's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
smiley_kylie's review against another edition
3.5
A compliant and demure young Eliza married for duty, despite loving another. Ten years later, her husband passes away, leaving Eliza an opportunity to reclaim her life and take control of her future. After strictly adhering to the societal rules and expectations for so long, Eliza dares to slowly (and then later all at once) push the boundaries to enjoy some freedom.
I like that Eliza is able to gain confidence and find her voice throughout the course of the book, though it feels like it ebbs and flows in the middle. There is a second chance romance turned engaging love triangle. I enjoyed reading about them, but I just can't seem to decide whether or not I truly like either/both of the love interests. Ultimately, I think she ends up with the right person for her.
This might not be a favorite for me, but it kept my attention and I was certainly entertained!
Content: kissing only; mention of affairs; same sex attraction of side characters