Reviews - Mr. Malcolm's List

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I received an eARC from Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.

This was a cute comedy of manners but without a lot of depth to the characters or stakes regarding the circumstances. Funny dialogue and everyone gets the match they deserve. Was this adapted from a screenplay? The copywrite listed a previous date publication and I see to remember hearing about a YouTube show with this name.

This was a fast read (less than an hour) and might be appealing as a quick escape during stressful times. 3.5 for the fluff/amusement factor.

kate_grace's review against another edition

3.25

lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: N/A

Diverse cast of characters: N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

monochrist's review against another edition

2.5

funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

melissasbookshelf's review against another edition

5.0

Love audiobooks? This is a must listen to for all audiobook lovers! Not only is the story funny, sassy, romantic, and hard to put down, but Elizabeth Knowelden is a fantastic narrator. This is one of those books where the audiobook is so so good that it might be even better than reading the physical copy.

Selina is intelligent, witty, and such a strong heroine. She does not underestimate her self worth and is not willing to compromise her ideals. Jeremy Malcolm is handsome, charming, and the supposed perfect hero, but he has a list of what he wants in a wife. He can turn off the charm as quickly as he turns it on if he thinks he’s being deceived. When he meets Selina, he thinks he may have met his ideal.

One of the things I loved about this story was the dialogue. It was so good. The other thing I loved were the characters. Even the spoiled bratty Julia is redeemable and dare I say likable. Also, Jeremy’s mother is just the sassy best!

Also, I loved the fact that though there were several situations where you cringe wondering how Selina will survive this, you aren’t left on the cliff for long.

It’s a satisfying read that has me highly anticipating Suzanne Allain's next book!

This is a clean read with some passionate kisses and innuendo. Highly recommend for those looking for a funny regency rom-com!

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memelorddafirst's review against another edition

4.0

funny slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

maggienack's review against another edition

2.0

This is a very light romance. The anachronism and predictability took away some of my enjoyment. At one point a character suggests “going for a spin” which seems an unlikely usage for the Regency period. Also the lack of chaperones was hard to fathom. And the heroine’s being able to afford clothing for a season despite working as a companion.

Just don’t question too deeply if you want to enjoy this story.

Putting that aside, the plots moves along, but the conflict is obvious. He’s going to find out that she was part of this scheme and of course he does. Meanwhile the unlikeable friend is somehow now likable and all is forgiven.
HEA achieved.

rosannelortz's review against another edition

4.0

When Julia Thistlewaite is spurned by the fastidious Mr. Malcolm for not meeting the requirements on his list for a prospective bride, she concocts a plan to turn the tables. Inviting her friend Selina Dalton to London, Julia plans for Selina to entrance Mr. Malcolm…and then throw him over when he does not meet the requirements on her list. Aided by her reluctant cousin Lord Cassidy, Julia selfishly overcomes Selina’s scruples and contrives to throw her friend together with her nemesis.

When Mr. Jeremy Malcolm meets Selina Dalton, he is smitten by her appearance, her charm, and her pleasant conversation. When his friend Captain Ossory shows interest as well, a sense of competition spurs Mr. Malcolm on. As he begins to court Selina, he discovers that she miraculously meets all the requirements on his list. (There was a concerning episode where a vulgar relation shows up, but since Julia Thistlewaite claims that the cousin is hers, disaster is avoided…) Inviting Selina and her parents to his palatial estate, Mr. Malcolm decides to propose. But even though Selina would like to jettison her friend’s scheme and accept the proposal, Julia contrives that Mr. Malcolm should receive his comeuppance…

This book is not a Regency romance. It is a Regency spoof. If you go into it looking for romance, you will be disappointed. The characters are all treated ironically by the author, and Mr. Malcolm is not a likeable hero. The eccentric characters and comedic situations are what produce the hilarity, and the scene where Mr. Malcolm and Selina are locked into the conservatory together is over-the-top ridiculous. It is more P.G. Wodehouse than Jane Austen; however, the short sentences and simple vocabulary felt more like reading a YA book, so it misses some of the linguistic charm than an actual Wodehouse title would have.