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A review by em_miriam12
The Nobleman's Guide to Scandal and Shipwrecks by Mackenzi Lee
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
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
5.0
This was a really fun read, overall. Adrian's anxiety was a little too relatable at times, but I loved his development with positive self talk throughout the book. I loved the relationship between all three Montague siblings, and even though I was a bit disappointed that Louisa and Percy didn't get to come along for the ride, the focus on the trio allowed for more bonding and development of understanding between them. I'm not usually a fan of magical realism, but the magical realism in these books is handled really well and always enjoyable.
Would recommend if you like books that are just as plot-driven as they are character-driven, historical fiction, adventure, books that make you care about every minor character, and books with LGBTQ+ characters where their identity isn't the focus of the book (like, at all).
Would recommend if you like books that are just as plot-driven as they are character-driven, historical fiction, adventure, books that make you care about every minor character, and books with LGBTQ+ characters where their identity isn't the focus of the book (like, at all).
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
The main character struggles greatly with anxiety, and it is one of the main focuses of the book. The main character's mother ends her own life, which is discussed at several points throughout the story.