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The Nobleman's Guide to Scandal and Shipwrecks by Mackenzi Lee
121 reviews
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: Grief, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Alcoholism, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Suicide, and Suicidal thoughts
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
annelie01'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 against another edition
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: Alcohol and Death of parent
Minor: Injury/Injury detail and Suicide
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: Suicide, Self harm, and Suicidal thoughts
language_loving_amateur's review against another edition
slow-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness
bootrat's review against another edition
adventurous
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
4.5
I thought the second book in this trilogy would remain my favourite, but this one topped it! Adrian's struggle with his mental health are so relatable and understandable, and make him probably my favourite Montague. I also loved Felicity and Monty in this, and think the time jump and the character growth was handled really well. Overall, an excellent book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Grief, Blood, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Eating disorder, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, and Suicide
Minor: Child abuse and Suicide attempt