Reviews

A Lady's Guide to Fortune-Hunting by Sophie Irwin

shscochrane's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted fast-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? It's complicated

5.0

aced_pages's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring 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? Yes

5.0

simsimmi's review against another edition

5.0

This is my second read from Sophie Irwin and again 5⭐️!!

She is definitely an insta-buy author for me and her stories just hit the spot every time!!

meghan's review

emotional funny lighthearted 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

5.0

noemi1010's review against another edition

4.0

I couldn't help but laugh at Kitty's cunning and ingenuity. She's amazing. After the death of her parents, her family is left with a lot of debt, and Kitty, being the elder sister, takes it on her shoulder to make sure that her four sisters can keep the house. To fix their issues, she has to marry someone rich so she makes her way to London to find a suitable candidate, and she meets one of the richest ones—Mr de Lacy. Kitty does everything in her power to make him propose, but when Mr de Lacy's brother appears, Lord James Radcliffe, sparks explode between him and Kitty, and not in the good way. Radcliffe figures out soon Kitty's plan, so Kitty ropes Radcliffe into helping her to marry rich in exchange of not aiming for his brother anymore. Radcliffe doesn't have much choice but to accept. However, the more time the two spend together, the more they start to develop feelings for each other, and they need to decide if they are willing to act on it.

I'm a huge fan of historical romance, but I like how this book puts a materialist personality to the main character. She knows what she has to do to keep her family safe, and she's willing to give up love for it. Kitty is methodical and cunning and will use everything in her power to get her way— and I loved this personality of hers.
The only downside of the book for me was the narration in third person that didn't make me immerse fully in the story.

I received an ARC through NetGalley, but I'm leaving a voluntary and honest review.

noemi1010's review against another edition

4.0

I couldn't help but laugh at Kitty's cunning and ingenuity. She's amazing. After the death of her parents, her family is left with a lot of debt, and Kitty, being the elder sister, takes it on her shoulder to make sure that her four sisters can keep the house. To fix their issues, she has to marry someone rich so she makes her way to London to find a suitable candidate, and she meets one of the richest ones—Mr de Lacy. Kitty does everything in her power to make him propose, but when Mr de Lacy's brother appears, Lord James Radcliffe, sparks explode between him and Kitty, and not in the good way. Radcliffe figures out soon Kitty's plan, so Kitty ropes Radcliffe into helping her to marry rich in exchange of not aiming for his brother anymore. Radcliffe doesn't have much choice but to accept. However, the more time the two spend together, the more they start to develop feelings for each other, and they need to decide if they are willing to act on it.

I'm a huge fan of historical romance, but I like how this book puts a materialist personality to the main character. She knows what she has to do to keep her family safe, and she's willing to give up love for it. Kitty is methodical and cunning and will use everything in her power to get her way— and I loved this personality of hers.
The only downside of the book for me was the narration in third person that didn't make me immerse fully in the story.

justcami's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful 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? It's complicated

4.5

corritos's review against another edition

funny hopeful 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

2.75

kaitlinwrite's review against another edition

4.0

Really enjoyed this historical romance. Kitty has to find a husband in high society to save her sisters and house from debt after the death of her parents however the brother of her ‘victim’ finds out and they end up working together to find her a match, even if to get her out of his life. 
It was slow burn and a sweet story. Kitty was well written as a strong character without it feeling forced or awkward.
The old language used was easy to understand while still keeping the historical feel.
4/5 

slc's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing tense fast-paced

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

4.0