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4.19 AVERAGE
4.19 AVERAGE
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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
I want to belong to myself. I want to stop feeling worthless and pointless and hopeless and less, less, less than everyone else around me. I want to live, not just survive.
As a fellow extremely anxious person, reading The Nobleman's Guide to Scandal and Shipwrecks was both heartbreaking and a balm for my soul.
I loved the feeling of ~slow and creeping urgency that Mackenzi Lee conveyed through her writing.
Adrian's voice resonated with some of my own experiences even more so than Monty's or Felicity's, and putting the emphasis on his emotional journey was A+.
Although it didn't read like a lighthearted and exciting adventure, and the ending felt a bit rushed, I still found that it was a rewarding and satisfying conclusion to the series.
My only complaint would be that I had a very hard time picturing Monty and Felicity as adults.
They were very present in this book, yet I don't feel like I learned much about the twenty years that passed since we've last heard of them. It felt like they were frozen in time and hadn't changed or grown up at all...
Finally, I think what I enjoyed the most was the Montague siblings' banter, honest conversations and soft touches, and I'll miss them.
As a fellow extremely anxious person, reading The Nobleman's Guide to Scandal and Shipwrecks was both heartbreaking and a balm for my soul.
I loved the feeling of ~slow and creeping urgency that Mackenzi Lee conveyed through her writing.
Adrian's voice resonated with some of my own experiences even more so than Monty's or Felicity's, and putting the emphasis on his emotional journey was A+.
I feel manic, teetering on the edge of sanity. The urgency chews through me, the need to go, the inability to understand why no one else feels like their brain is on fire. I’m vibrating with it.
Although it didn't read like a lighthearted and exciting adventure, and the ending felt a bit rushed, I still found that it was a rewarding and satisfying conclusion to the series.
"Someone told me once,” Monty continues, “there is life after you survive.”
“What does that mean?” I ask.
“It means the feeling that you’re not so much living your life as just trying to push through it won’t last forever. Someday you’ll be able to breathe."
My only complaint would be that I had a very hard time picturing Monty and Felicity as adults.
They were very present in this book, yet I don't feel like I learned much about the twenty years that passed since we've last heard of them. It felt like they were frozen in time and hadn't changed or grown up at all...
I butt my head against his. A gently insistent ram. “Well done, Monty.”
“Seconded,” Felicity adds, and I feel her squeeze my shoulder. “Well done.”
Monty smiles for a moment, then plants his face in my shoulder. We put our arms around each other and sway to the music.
Finally, I think what I enjoyed the most was the Montague siblings' banter, honest conversations and soft touches, and I'll miss them.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
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:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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
Enjoyment 10/10
Concept 10/10
Execution 9/10
Writing 10/10
Plot & Logic 8/10
Pacing & Structure 9/10
Atmosphere 10/10
Characters 10/10
Intrigue 9/10
Audio Performance 9/10
Rating: 4.74/5
Concept 10/10
Execution 9/10
Writing 10/10
Plot & Logic 8/10
Pacing & Structure 9/10
Atmosphere 10/10
Characters 10/10
Intrigue 9/10
Audio Performance 9/10
Rating: 4.74/5
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
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
I'm shocked I'm saying this, but I simply didn't love this one as much as the other two, sadly! I think my main issue was that Percy is my favorite character and there wasn't nearrrrrly enough of him in this book!!! That said, it was a touching ending to the series and Adrian was a really well-written and compelling character. Everything he was feeling and struggling with absolutely leapt off the pages, and felt so visceral and heart-rending. I didn't get a ton of chemistry between him and Louisa, but I guess not everyone is Percy and Monty ;) It was wonderful to visit all our old friends in various parts of the world, I genuinely felt like I was reuniting with them!
Lastly, something that bothered me a bit was that Adrian simply left one day and gallivanted all over the world, and there was no interference from his father? No letters demanding he come home? No cutting of the purse strings? Perhaps we were to infer that his father was too unwell to care/notice, but it seemed so different to Monty's experience. Surely saying he was in Cheshire would only conceal his disappearance for a few weeks?
Lastly, something that bothered me a bit was that Adrian simply left one day and gallivanted all over the world, and there was no interference from his father? No letters demanding he come home? No cutting of the purse strings? Perhaps we were to infer that his father was too unwell to care/notice, but it seemed so different to Monty's experience. Surely saying he was in Cheshire would only conceal his disappearance for a few weeks?
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
adventurous
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
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
The biggest plot twist of this book is that the Goblin is now my favorite Montague sibling! I want to protect him with my life!
I kinda hate that the rest of the siblings seem not grown too much, even thought their supposed to be in their late 30’s ~ early 40’s, but my poor Monty is always receiving the worst!
I was truly not expecting to cry with this book and yet here I am! This is one of the best anxiety representations I’ve reed in YA and, the fact it was developed in an historical concept, was such an amazing adding to it!
I kinda hate that the rest of the siblings seem not grown too much, even thought their supposed to be in their late 30’s ~ early 40’s, but my poor Monty is always receiving the worst!
I was truly not expecting to cry with this book and yet here I am! This is one of the best anxiety representations I’ve reed in YA and, the fact it was developed in an historical concept, was such an amazing adding to it!
Love all these guys. So happy for all of them. Felicity is the best. T-T