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The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee

61 reviews

remark18's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Ableism, Alcoholism, Chronic illness, Domestic abuse, Hate crime, Racism, and Sexism

Minor: Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Forced institutionalization, Vomit, Police brutality, and Injury/Injury detail

sxndaze's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted 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

a fun action-packed romance! the growth monty experiences is lovely and the relationships he develops are satisfying to read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Alcoholism, Chronic illness, Gun violence, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Confinement, Physical abuse, Blood, Vomit, and Kidnapping

Minor: Death of parent

marissasa's review

adventurous funny tense 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 started and finished this book via audiobook and reading along with the physical in just a day. It abso-bloody-lutely consumed me lmao! I was hooked from the start with Monty's strong narrative voice and how bold and crass and humorous and bisexual it was in the face of all the trouble he was constantly getting in. I loved his character even more the further he got fleshed out and I just thought him and each of the other main characters were so well-written, I loved their trio dynamic. The plot is a bit wacky but it is definitely a wild adventure that kept me entertained the whole way through and it never felt like it was dragging on. It was very well-paced for a 500 page book. I was also pretty impressed with how the author handled the range of social issues that would be realistic in the setting and time period, and it felt like one of the few times when a white author wrote about people of color with intention beyond just representation and included racial issues without overstepping or being cringey. This book was so fun to read and definitely a great one to read during pride month so I'm so glad I finally got it off my tbr and into my brain lol.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Biphobia, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Homophobia, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Police brutality, Medical content, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

rileyswan's review

adventurous emotional funny 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Chronic illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, and Racism

Moderate: Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Vomit, Medical content, Kidnapping, and Alcohol

Minor: Alcoholism

lou_loo's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny inspiring lighthearted reflective tense 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? It's complicated

4.5

It was a re-read for me. I had first read it 3-4 years ago. I decided to re-read it for the nostalgia since I loved it so much when I was younger. What I didn't expect was to enjoy it just as much, if not more. The characters are great, well-written and fun, Monty has a serious character development and seeing him evolve was so cool. The plot of the story is captivating, and it's quite an adventure. Our trio makes such a nice team and seeing them together, with their differences and relationships is amazing. 
Overall super cool book, I would recommend it to anyone interested in a fun adventurous story occurring in XVIIIth century Europe, with some stakes (but not too high). It's an overall lighthearted read which can be read fast but will still touch your heart because of the characters and their personalities.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Homophobia, Physical abuse, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Racism, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Forced institutionalization, Vomit, Police brutality, and Alcohol

bg_oseman_fan's review

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I liked the premise of the book. I especially enjoyed how much research the author put in to telling the story. At times the story dragged and felt like it was repeating itself. Overall an enjoyable and mostly lighthearted read

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Homophobia, Physical abuse, and Racism

Moderate: Alcoholism, Chronic illness, Sexism, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Alcohol, and Classism

Minor: Confinement, Cursing, Death, Gore, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Slavery, Forced institutionalization, Xenophobia, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail

booksbagsandbadideas's review

adventurous emotional funny mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I actually borrowed the audiobook accidentally and decided to listen since I had it. Despite the unintentional nature of picking this book, I did enjoy it! 

 

Throughout the book, Monty reminds you with distressing frequency that he’s a spoiled brat though he starts showing his redeeming features the further you go. 

 

At no point did I predict the next odd assortment of people they would meet as quirky characters seemed to pop out of the woodwork around them. 

 

I was pretty far along in the book when I realized that there are sequels and I look forward to checking them out to learn more about some of the other characters beyond Monty. Percy continued to be my favorite throughout the book and Felicity crept up there as well.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, and Racism

Minor: Slavery and Vomit

fromjuliereads's review against another edition

adventurous challenging funny hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I think there were aspects of this book done really well, but there were also parts I struggled with. I liked the adventure and the character interactions! I really struggled to like the main character... he honestly had few redeeming qualities. And I get that his behaviour and aspects of the facade were due to how he was treated at home and trauma, but it didn't negate the fact that he's pretty shitty to anyone around him. I also think this book could have been edited down - some parts dragged quite a bit. But overall, I'm glad I read it!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Chronic illness, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Racism, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Use of the word n*gro multiple times, epilepsy

mothfemme's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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

My god, what can I say that I haven’t already screeched about to my roommates, friends, coworkers, and basically anyone who will listen to me?? In no way did I expect to love this book as much as I did. I looked past the heinous cover (crossing my fingers for a pretty reprint one of these days) and borrowed the audiobook on Libby, thinking nothing of it. I’m not typically over the moon for regency romances, let alone YA ones, but this came so highly recommended and it was queer, so I figured I would give it a shot. Reader, you should be the next one to give this a shot!!

The story takes off running immediately with its sarcastic humor and gay yearning, placing us in the perspective of Henry “Monty” Montague, one of the most real and lovable characters I’ve encountered in a long time. Monty is a total slut (affectionate) and always the life of the party, covering up his problems with humor, charm, and alcohol…so much alcohol. He is hopelessly in love with his childhood best friend, Percy, and the boys venture on a tour of Europe to have one last adventure before Percy goes off to law school.

After a social faux pas at Versailles and a petty theft gone wrong, Percy, Monty, and Monty’s younger sister Felicity are caught up in the reluctant adventure of a lifetime, featuring highway men, pirates, a sinking island, and evil noblemen. The delicate exploration of Monty’s trauma surrounding his father and how it has led to his avoidance and various addictions was weaved throughout the plot seamlessly, and added so much depth to this story. No matter how hard you try to run from yourself, your problems will always be right behind you, which Monty learns the hard way.

It really says something about the overall quality of the writing that I’m talking about the romance this far down in the review, but to nobody’s surprise, Monty and Percy’s connection was also phenomenal. Their chemistry was so sweet and so tangible, and never forced or rushed. 

I loved how the “conflict” (I use this word extremely loosely) within the romance wasn’t jealousy or miscommunication, but instead the importance of bodily autonomy and letting disabled people make their own decisions about how they would like to live their lives.

Exciting, endearing, and emotional, this book effortlessly delivers a story that has something for everyone. I will carry these characters in my heart forever, and I can’t wait to read the sequel. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, and Racism

Minor: Vomit

mikki_madison's review

adventurous emotional funny fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, and Vomit