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4.19 AVERAGE
4.19 AVERAGE
It's official. None of Henri's children want anything to do with him.
I absolutely love this series of YA books. In general I do not appreciate YA books as they’re just too obvious about the whole lesson, or too superficial, but this whole series is amazing. Adventure on the high seas, historic, combined with womens lib, science, LGBTQ+, diff religions/cultures, mental health - it’s absolutely amazing.
Now to go look up staves ;) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Icelandic_magical_staves
Now to go look up staves ;) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Icelandic_magical_staves
All three Montage siblings are together in this hilarious adventure on the high seas. Evocative, heartfelt, funny and full of pirates.
Another fun book in this series with appearances from the older Montague siblings.
Summary: When a piece of a broken spyglass that belonged to his mother comes into Adrian Montague's possession, he's thrust into the past and finds himself face to face with an older brother he never knew he had. Henry "Monty" Montague has been living quietly in London for years, and his sudden appearance sends Adrian on a quest to unravel family secrets that only the spyglass can answer. In pursuit of answers about the relic, the brothers chart a course to locate their sister Felicity. The Montague siblings are thrown into one final adventure as they face a ghostly legend that threatens their whole family.
Summary: When a piece of a broken spyglass that belonged to his mother comes into Adrian Montague's possession, he's thrust into the past and finds himself face to face with an older brother he never knew he had. Henry "Monty" Montague has been living quietly in London for years, and his sudden appearance sends Adrian on a quest to unravel family secrets that only the spyglass can answer. In pursuit of answers about the relic, the brothers chart a course to locate their sister Felicity. The Montague siblings are thrown into one final adventure as they face a ghostly legend that threatens their whole family.
This was a bit slower starting. Cudos for taking on mental health.
"Walking into hell is always the easiest part. It's the coming back that takes work."
I was so happy to be welcomed back to the adventures of the Montague Siblings. I fell in love with Monty and his antics several years ago in [b:The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue|29283884|The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue (Montague Siblings, #1)|Mackenzi Lee|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1492601464l/29283884._SY75_.jpg|49527118] and I haven't been able to stop reading this series. This book tells Adrian's story. You know, the little baby brother Monty referenced in his book? Well, Adrian is all grown up now -- and so are Monty and Felicity (Veronica?) which, oof. That kind of made me sad a little bit. Adrian is following in his father's footsteps of becoming a politician but Adrian has much different values than his father does. In fact, Adrian sees things so differently that he writes pamphlets under a pen name and his fiancee, Louisa, spends time out in public getting others to read Adrian's words. Adrian is reeling from the loss of his mother and when her final possessions are released to the family, Adrian finds part of a spyglass from the Flying Dutchman. He sets out to discover his mother's connection with the Flying Dutchman. It doesn't take long before Adrian's path merges with Monty's and oh, how I've missed Monty and his shenanigans. In true Montague form, Adrian's quest takes him all over the sea on all sorts of adventures and honestly, I wouldn't have it any other way.
These books are hilarious and heartwarming and everything my cold January heart needs to get me ready for more fantastic ya literature. While Monty is, by far, my favorite of the three, it was so nice to get a book from Adrian's perspective. Even though it doesn't change anything for Monty, it is nice to know that their father was able to have a somewhat normal relationship with one of his children. I especially loved the very real and authentic portrayal of Adrian's anxiety. While his spiraling may be a bit much for some readers, I found myself instantly relating to Adrian and thinking, "that's what it's like in my head every single day." The constant questioning and then answering your own questions and apologizing far too often and the picking of your fingernails without realizing it: yes, yes, yes. That is my brain. All the time. It's exhausting. And like Adrian, I too have found relief in medication. To find that connection in a historical fiction novel, no less, is something I am so happy exists for today's young adult readers.
This is a thrilling conclusion to the Montague Siblings series and while I'm sad it is finally over, I am also equally giddy that I can now, at any time, consume this whole series back-to-back without waiting to find out what happens next. I highly recommend this little series and I am eagerly anticipating whatever [a:Mackenzi Lee|7327341|Mackenzi Lee|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1512266703p2/7327341.jpg] writes next.
TW: death of a parent, grief, anxiety/panic attacks, suicidal thoughts, physical abuse (recounted), alcoholism
I was so happy to be welcomed back to the adventures of the Montague Siblings. I fell in love with Monty and his antics several years ago in [b:The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue|29283884|The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue (Montague Siblings, #1)|Mackenzi Lee|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1492601464l/29283884._SY75_.jpg|49527118] and I haven't been able to stop reading this series. This book tells Adrian's story. You know, the little baby brother Monty referenced in his book? Well, Adrian is all grown up now -- and so are Monty and Felicity (Veronica?) which, oof. That kind of made me sad a little bit. Adrian is following in his father's footsteps of becoming a politician but Adrian has much different values than his father does. In fact, Adrian sees things so differently that he writes pamphlets under a pen name and his fiancee, Louisa, spends time out in public getting others to read Adrian's words. Adrian is reeling from the loss of his mother and when her final possessions are released to the family, Adrian finds part of a spyglass from the Flying Dutchman. He sets out to discover his mother's connection with the Flying Dutchman. It doesn't take long before Adrian's path merges with Monty's and oh, how I've missed Monty and his shenanigans. In true Montague form, Adrian's quest takes him all over the sea on all sorts of adventures and honestly, I wouldn't have it any other way.
These books are hilarious and heartwarming and everything my cold January heart needs to get me ready for more fantastic ya literature. While Monty is, by far, my favorite of the three, it was so nice to get a book from Adrian's perspective. Even though it doesn't change anything for Monty, it is nice to know that their father was able to have a somewhat normal relationship with one of his children. I especially loved the very real and authentic portrayal of Adrian's anxiety. While his spiraling may be a bit much for some readers, I found myself instantly relating to Adrian and thinking, "that's what it's like in my head every single day." The constant questioning and then answering your own questions and apologizing far too often and the picking of your fingernails without realizing it: yes, yes, yes. That is my brain. All the time. It's exhausting. And like Adrian, I too have found relief in medication. To find that connection in a historical fiction novel, no less, is something I am so happy exists for today's young adult readers.
This is a thrilling conclusion to the Montague Siblings series and while I'm sad it is finally over, I am also equally giddy that I can now, at any time, consume this whole series back-to-back without waiting to find out what happens next. I highly recommend this little series and I am eagerly anticipating whatever [a:Mackenzi Lee|7327341|Mackenzi Lee|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1512266703p2/7327341.jpg] writes next.
TW: death of a parent, grief, anxiety/panic attacks, suicidal thoughts, physical abuse (recounted), alcoholism
The whole series is fun (mystery and pirates!) and insightful because it presents LGBTQ/disabled/nontraditional people in (fictional) historical context. The main character in this one has anxiety/OCD, recommend them all.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
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 third Montague story was just as wonderful as the other two. Laugh out loud, action adventure, splash of romance and mythology. Highly recommend.
Adrian's story. Suffering from grief from his mother's death and his own mental illness Adrian discovers his older brother Monty that he was never told about. Determined to track down information about his mother's spyglass and shipwreck earlier in her life, Monty talks him into tracking down their sister that Adrian didn't know of either. Pirates, the Flying Dutchman and further adventures and travels follow.
I had a hard time getting into the novel. Maybe too long between them. Maybe I missed Percy being a counter against the drama of the Montagues...
I had a hard time getting into the novel. Maybe too long between them. Maybe I missed Percy being a counter against the drama of the Montagues...