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A review by ladybeldaran
The Nobleman's Guide to Scandal and Shipwrecks by Mackenzi Lee
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
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
4.5
Like the first two books in the series, this one takes a bit to really get going, but once it does, it moves quickly.
Ultimately, it ended up being my favorite of the series. It gives great insight into what it is like to live with severe anxiety, and it portrays this without falling into the far-too-frequent narrative of anxiety being a disease that must be cured. I came away from the book understanding anxiety in a way that I had previously struggled to do, and that understanding has helped me better support those in my life with anxiety.
Ultimately, it ended up being my favorite of the series. It gives great insight into what it is like to live with severe anxiety, and it portrays this without falling into the far-too-frequent narrative of anxiety being a disease that must be cured. I came away from the book understanding anxiety in a way that I had previously struggled to do, and that understanding has helped me better support those in my life with anxiety.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Grief
Moderate: Self harm and Death of parent
Minor: Eating disorder, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Suicide, and Injury/Injury detail