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To Sketch a Scandal by Jess Everlee
4.25
hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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: Complicated

This story follows Warren, a barkeep at a molly house, and Matty, a detective, as they bond through the unlikely meeting at an art class.

This historical, dual POV novel was a joy to read. Warren is effortlessly charming and him and Matty have lovely chemistry. I loved how the art class and drawings were important to the story. There isn't much in the way of plot, but I don't mean that in a bad way at all - each character was fully fleshed out and really came to life on the page through this character-driven story. The cast of side characters was delightful, and reading this story made me want to jump into the author's other books from this interconnected standalone series! I am curious to learn more about each couple that we got to see in this story.

"But Warren, I will be to you whatever this age demands of us. I'll be a back alley sneak or a pining celibate or anything in between. I don't care what it is, or whether it's easy. I'll have you in any capacity necessary."

Simply a very sweet historical romance that I definitely recommend picking up! You do not have to read the previous books in the series to fully enjoy this one. 

Thank you to Netgalley for this e-arc in exchange for an honest review.