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

63 reviews

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.

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luly_sc's review against another edition

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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.

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leonormsousa's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny 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? No

4.0

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redroseses's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense 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

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evelynyle_88's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny 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

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katiehoneydew's review against another edition

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3.5

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blewballoon's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious sad tense 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

When I started reading this series, I had no idea how much I would come to deeply love these siblings. The reaction I had to reuniting with an older Monty and Felicity, and their loved ones, was much stronger than I expected. Each of them is unique, and each of their books feels fresh due to their narrative voices despite their adventures all involving love, adventure, ships, far off destinations, and a bit of magic. I remember I did struggle with Monty's perspective in his book at the start before he has some character growth, and I also struggled sometimes with Adrien, although for different reasons. If you have a hard time reading stories in the perspective of someone with severe anxiety, you may struggle as well. As with the previous books in the series, although the protagonist has blatant flaws and struggles, they feel reel and lovable and you get swept in with how invested in their well-being you become. I am eager to read more from this author and I'm so glad I picked up this series on a whim.

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