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Reviews tagging 'Mental illness'
The Nobleman's Guide to Scandal and Shipwrecks by Mackenzi Lee
131 reviews
katie0528's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
After the unexpected death of his mother, Adrian finds himself tracking down the source of a spyglass she had obsessed over before she died. The search leads him all over Europe and the African coast with two siblings he never knew he had, as he strugglings with crippling anxiety, intrustive thoughts, and obsessive behaviors, hoping finding answers will help him let his mother go and find peace in his own life. Personally, was my least favorite of the series, mainly because I wanted so much more of the older characters like Percy and Sim, but it is a satisfying conclusion to the series as a whole.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Death of parent
Moderate: Addiction, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Medical content, and Alcohol
Minor: Alcoholism, Racism, Self harm, Slavery, and Suicide
Anxiety, OCD, intrusive thoughts, series finalesrjennings's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
fast-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
4.5
A great finisher to the Montague books! I felt for Adrian and his struggles with mental illness. It doesn't all get wrapped up in a nice bow, it is realistic about the ongoing struggle and need for healing. It was great to also see how felicity and Monty had grown and see their family bonds grow stronger.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Medical content, and Grief
Moderate: Sexual content, Suicide, and Death of parent
cmanson16's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
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
5.0
I really enjoyed this novel and I finished it quite quickly! This addition into the series continues Lee’s well researched historical fiction novels with a magical twist. Adrian was a great protagonist and his struggles with mental health felt real and meaningful. It was great to see my favorite characters as adults and the long time gap between novels allowed Lee to flesh them out more.
Overall, this was very enjoyable and I’m sad there is not another book but Lee ended this series on a very strong note!
Overall, this was very enjoyable and I’m sad there is not another book but Lee ended this series on a very strong note!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
rebecca_lillian's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
themissyreads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
5.0
Its a swashbuckling adventure and the main characters mental health struggles so often resemble my own it made me feel So Seen and the way Adrians character progresses from beginning to end is so on point and hopeful.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Grief
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Alcoholism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Disordered eating, hallucinations, low self esteem, It Gets Better thonightjar656's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Self harm
luly_sc's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
fast-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
5.0
I will miss the Montagues terribly.
I was overjoyed to hear Adrian was getting his own book, since I wouldn't have assumed it was in the cards back when the first book was released. It took me a while to get this one, since I was waiting for a translation to be available as it had been for the previous too (I have the first one in two languages because why not), but I couldn't wait any longer to read what was in store for them here.
There is always something so relatable and humane about every Montague. I related to Monty's first child syndrome, Felicity's identity and Adrian's experience with mental illness. I don't think I have been moved to tears with the other two as much as I have with this one, and reading Adrian's thoughts was very familiar to me.
This one doesn't have as much of a direct line of adventure, the plot is there but feels more like a welcomed excuse to make the siblings come together, which maybe it is, all things considered. I actually wish I had even more chapters that were just them three being siblings, but it was Adrian's book first and foremost and I'm happy that was the case.
I'm also very pleased with the fact that, even though there were romantic elements here and there, and Adrian is engaged at the start of the book (and flirts with another character as well), the main relationships developed in this one were the ones between Adrian and Monty and Adrian and Felicity. Even if Felicity didn't have a traditional relationship narrative because of her identity and boundaries (thank you so much Mackenzi Lee), she is somewhat thrust upon them here and there in the books by people who'd like to have an allo relationship with her(I admit I would have liked a bit more insight into how the situation with Sim was being handled, I feel like it was too vague and I would have liked Felicity to be able to stand her ground and set her boundaries in a more clear way and not just hear her say 'sorry', since Monty and Percy got very clear development) , so there is relationship stuff in her narrative still. For Adrian's book, that is not the main thing and I was so grateful for the refreshing turn of events that it is.
I honestly don't think I can pick a favorite between the three books, now that I've read them all. Each of them has something particular that I love and the first person narrative is so distinct between the three and their personalities. All I know is that I will miss this series and these characters so much. It's been a series of amazing adventures and we've all come out different after them.
I was overjoyed to hear Adrian was getting his own book, since I wouldn't have assumed it was in the cards back when the first book was released. It took me a while to get this one, since I was waiting for a translation to be available as it had been for the previous too (I have the first one in two languages because why not), but I couldn't wait any longer to read what was in store for them here.
There is always something so relatable and humane about every Montague. I related to Monty's first child syndrome, Felicity's identity and Adrian's experience with mental illness. I don't think I have been moved to tears with the other two as much as I have with this one, and reading Adrian's thoughts was very familiar to me.
This one doesn't have as much of a direct line of adventure, the plot is there but feels more like a welcomed excuse to make the siblings come together, which maybe it is, all things considered. I actually wish I had even more chapters that were just them three being siblings, but it was Adrian's book first and foremost and I'm happy that was the case.
I'm also very pleased with the fact that, even though there were romantic elements here and there, and Adrian is engaged at the start of the book (and flirts with another character as well), the main relationships developed in this one were the ones between Adrian and Monty and Adrian and Felicity. Even if Felicity didn't have a traditional relationship narrative because of her identity and boundaries (thank you so much Mackenzi Lee), she is somewhat thrust upon them here and there in the books by people who'd like to have an allo relationship with her
I honestly don't think I can pick a favorite between the three books, now that I've read them all. Each of them has something particular that I love and the first person narrative is so distinct between the three and their personalities. All I know is that I will miss this series and these characters so much. It's been a series of amazing adventures and we've all come out different after them.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide
Minor: Alcoholism and Physical abuse
annieee12's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Suicide
mirireads's review
adventurous
emotional
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Death of parent and Alcohol
Minor: Suicide and Injury/Injury detail
alanathehangry's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
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
Liked it.
Another Montague Sibling novel in the books! This one was challenging in a good way: it really helped get me into someone else's head and make their ailments more relatable. I was so happy the way both Monty and Felicity came into the picture. And the dynamic between the three of them...*chef kiss.* Is there no way we can go on an epic adventure with everyone's spouses too?!
As always, the dialog is my favorite part: quick, witty, and makes you smile. For me in this series, it's all about the characters, the plot can just mosey on as it does.
Another Montague Sibling novel in the books! This one was challenging in a good way: it really helped get me into someone else's head and make their ailments more relatable. I was so happy the way both Monty and Felicity came into the picture. And the dynamic between the three of them...*chef kiss.* Is there no way we can go on an epic adventure with everyone's spouses too?!
As always, the dialog is my favorite part: quick, witty, and makes you smile. For me in this series, it's all about the characters, the plot can just mosey on as it does.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Minor: Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide