Reviews

The Art of Scandal by Regina Black

wwrlad's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional 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

4.0

natasha0410's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing 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? It's complicated

3.0

guiltlesspleasures's review against another edition

2.75

There was a lot to like about this book: I think the writing and dialogue were good, and it raises important issues about self-worth and how to reconnect with yourself. 

But this one fell flat for me. The main couple, Rachel and Nathan, had chemistry initially but not enough on-page time. They were on-again-off-again throughout, which had the effect of hitting the brakes on the storyline. The book also seems like it was trying to be a Succession-like family epic but it never grabbed my attention. And then Regina Black introduced a million and a half minor characters (there was even a new character at 93% ffs), and I kept forgetting all their names and roles. Plus, Nathan’s friend Bobbi was excruciatingly brash and annoying and I just couldn’t. 

I wanted MORE. More energy, more drama, more heat, more intrigue. 

Sadly, this wasn’t it. 

melindamaureen's review against another edition

lighthearted fast-paced

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

2.75

pendygal80's review against another edition

4.0

This was a bit slow in parts but overall I liked it quite a bit. Rachel and Nathan had really good chemistry and I couldn't stop myself from rooting for them. I loved the connection they found through art - his mixed media and her photography. And of course those moments when they stood up for each other hit me right in the feels. I'm so glad I picked this one up.

readingrobot's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

lennynora's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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? It's complicated

4.25

briana7's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful reflective 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

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, and Racism

hellokicia's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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? It's complicated

4.0

sydapel's review against another edition

emotional sad

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

All the core elements of a good romance are here: strong plot, characters with depth and dimension, enough dramatics to fill a soap opera, family trauma, etc. But something I can't put my finger on kept me from enjoying it as much as I wanted to, and I couldn't tell you if it was the writing style or just my headspace. Because of that, I don't feel justified in giving it a rating. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity, Racism, and Sexual content