A review by bookedbychel
The Queer Principles of Kit Webb by Cat Sebastian

adventurous emotional funny 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? Yes

5.0

"Something terrible was unleashed when a person knew that not only could he tear down homes, take away a family's livelihood, and send people to the far corners of the earth, but he would be praised for it. There were rich men who didn't use their money and power as cudgels, but they still always knew that they had a cudgel ready at hand. They got so used to it, they probably thought they were doing a grand thing by not wielding it. People might say that what he really hated was the system that put too much power in too few hands. But Kit knew he also hated the men."

In 18th century England, a former highwayman turned coffee shop owner falls rather begrudgingly head over heels for the son of the duke who turned his whole world upside down. And, boy howdy, was I locked in from start to finish. I absolutely love historical fiction, especially historical romance, and I'm so glad that I stumbled across this on a recommendation from Goodreads. I was deeply touched by the way the author presented difficult subjects with conviction while also ensuring that they all fit well into the story at hand. The slow burn romance and steadily unfurling mystery at the core were enough to truly have me hooked, especially throughout my immersive read!