A review by betweentheshelves
Not for the Faint of Heart by Lex Croucher

adventurous emotional funny 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

4.0

Thanks to NetGalley and Wednesday Books for an advanced copy of Not for the Faint of Heart to review! Lex Croucher is establishing themselves as an expert in queer historical YA fantasy. If you read for the vibes, this historical romance will definitely be a book for you.

There are a lot of great romance tropes in this, like enemies to lovers, only one bed, hurt/comfort, and kidnapping. The pacing is a little bit slow at the beginning, but it definitely picks up about halfway through the book as sparks start to fly between Clem and Mariel. Their relationship is probably the best part of the story, hands down.

There’s some great banter between the main characters as well, making the book itself entertaining to read and just a fun time. If you like historical rom-coms, definitely check this one out when it comes out in November! 
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