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The Nobleman's Guide to Scandal and Shipwrecks by Mackenzi Lee

elizann98's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious 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

cmanson16's review against another edition

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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!
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the_jinx's review against another edition

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adventurous funny 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

3.0

klrnshelves's review

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adventurous mysterious medium-paced

3.75

toves_bokhylla's review against another edition

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adventurous

3.75

juledebaum2's review

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

5.0

marlostar's review against another edition

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I had it out on Libby and it expired before I could finish it

mmmicah's review against another edition

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5.0

This is one of the most satisfying endings I've read for a series I've loved.
I genuinely don't know how to give a finale a better praise.

The characters old and new were just as charming as I found them to be when I first picked up The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue. It was so much fun to see Monty lament about past Monty whilst still being—well— very much Monty. It was so much fun to see what all these characters were doing after TLGTPAP.

We also got to meet The Goblin/Adrian. He is such a sweetheart.
I heard people talk about how rough the book was to get through at times because of Adrian's anxiety. Maybe because I thought it was going to be worse than it was, or because I found his anxiety to be more relatable than anything else... I didn't struggle with that.

I loved the plot about the flying dutchman! It really gave me those Pirates of the Caribbean vibes I loved so much about the first two books. (especially TLGTPAP) And without any spoilers I found how it ended really interesting and had me questioning things.

My biggest critique is not enough Percy. (ღ˘⌣˘ღ)

If you read and enjoyed the first two books, this is DEFINETLY an ending I recommend reading!

amazingracerose's review

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4.0

A good closure to this series and representation of mental illness. That being said as a person with anxiety who uses books to quiet those voices the narration of intrusive thoughts and fears was often exhausting. I think that’s what makes the portrayal so compelling but it was also a bit of a slog at times

rebecca_lillian's review against another edition

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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

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