Reviews

Sixteen Scandals by Sophie Jordan

bookwyrm22's review against another edition

funny lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

melvani's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

Cute book, nothing amazing they fell in love rlly quick but it was still enjoyable. Like others said I wish the ending was more fleshed out but its not a huge deal.

ntc10's review

adventurous 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? No

4.0

maidmarianlib's review against another edition

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? No

5.0

Delightful historical romance with a strong heroine. 

redheadlibrarian979's review against another edition

4.0

Thank you NetGalley for the eArc! Sixteen Scandals was a cute, clean, fast read. The cover is what originally caught my attention, and it sounded like a cute book, so I gave it a chance. I was not disappointed.

Primrose is the youngest of 4 daughters, she is looking forward to her 16th birthday, so she can finally enter society. However, on the morning of her birthday, it is announced that her entrance into society will have to wait. Along with this disappointment, it is made clear that there will be no celebration of her birthday. So, Primrose decides to take matters into her own hands, and sneak our with a friend. She gets into all kinds of trouble, and even finds a little romance.

The majority of this book takes place during one night, the night of Prim's birthday. This is not a typical romance, it is obviously written for younger readers, but I thought it was a fun read.

esmewasreading's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

 THIS WAS SO MUCH FUN!! I had an absolute blast reading this! This will 100% be on my re-reads pile.
it was cute and chaotic, such a great fast read 

frankenstens13's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.75

It's kinda like a Cinderella remix 

kasey223's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

3.75

kbrekkes's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.5

andrea_author's review against another edition

4.0

When her parents refuse to allow Primrose to come out as promised on her sixteenth birthday, she rebels. She sneaks out that night and goes to Vauxhall Gardens with her BFF. The two get separated during a tavern brawl, and Prim ends up under the protection of a handsome, mysterious stranger. Falling into one adventure after another, can Prim keep her identity secret and her reputation intact?

It takes a bit of hubris to compare this YA Regency romp to Austen and Shakespeare, but whatever. Aside from being utterly implausible, it's pretty standard Regency fare—but probably educational and a bit of fun for young teen readers new to the genre.

Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.