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A Gentleman's Gentleman
by TJ Alexander
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
*I received an eARC of this book from Vintage via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Thanks!*
TJ Alexander has done it again! I have loved their last couple releases and I was very excited to get the opportunity to read their newest venture into historical romance. I typically do not re-read the description of a book right before I read it and so I was flying relatively blind going into this book. The revelations from Christopher and James genuinely shocked me! I was so impressed at the way the story wove together. I appreciated the way they got to know each other as Lord Eden and Mr. Harding, the valet, and how they slowly came to trust one another.
I also loved the rest of the cast of characters and only wish we got to see more of them! Particularly Etienne and Miss Montrose. It was a shame that Christopher's time in London with them was not longer. I also appreciated and felt that the story warranted the slow burn it received, however it did cause a bit of a rush into the HEA at the end. It was definitely lower heat than Alexander's other stories which felt appropriate for the story.
In all, this was a truly enjoyable read with a beautiful and tender queer and trans love story. Alexander's talents are many, but their ability to affirm that queer love can look all types of ways is one of their best.
TJ Alexander has done it again! I have loved their last couple releases and I was very excited to get the opportunity to read their newest venture into historical romance. I typically do not re-read the description of a book right before I read it and so I was flying relatively blind going into this book. The revelations from Christopher and James genuinely shocked me! I was so impressed at the way the story wove together. I appreciated the way they got to know each other as Lord Eden and Mr. Harding, the valet, and how they slowly came to trust one another.
I also loved the rest of the cast of characters and only wish we got to see more of them! Particularly Etienne and Miss Montrose. It was a shame that Christopher's time in London with them was not longer. I also appreciated and felt that the story warranted the slow burn it received, however it did cause a bit of a rush into the HEA at the end. It was definitely lower heat than Alexander's other stories which felt appropriate for the story.
In all, this was a truly enjoyable read with a beautiful and tender queer and trans love story. Alexander's talents are many, but their ability to affirm that queer love can look all types of ways is one of their best.
Content Warnings
Minor: Deadnaming, Death of parent, Alcohol