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coco_lolo 's review for:
The Nobleman's Guide to Scandal and Shipwrecks
by Mackenzi Lee
4.5 stars.
Coming back to this world Lee's created was such a breath of fresh air and reminded me how much I loved The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue in 2017. Honestly, I can think of no better way to close 2021 than with such a profoundly touching book. I myself don't live with an anxiety disorder, but being inside Adrian's mind allowed me to better understand the constant struggle some people with mental health issues face; this was reflected in his character and the pace of the prose, the latter something I always appreciate. There was just so much I loved about Adrian: his voice and growth and acceptance of himself, the fact that we opened with him in a committed relationship and got to see that love without it being at the forefront of the story, and his relationship with his family. Monty and Felicity were a riot, and seeing them as adults who'd grown into themselves but remained flawed was one of the most rewarding reading experiences I've had in a long time. The blurry line between reality and the supernatural was unexpected but completely appreciated (and fits with the first book; I can't speak for Felicity's book since I only skimmed it, although now I'm tempted to give it a real go), and aside from a few smaller elements I would have liked to see explored (Saad's outcome after the incident in Iceland—and more of him and Sim in general), I was absolutely thrilled with how Lee closed this series.
Coming back to this world Lee's created was such a breath of fresh air and reminded me how much I loved The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue in 2017. Honestly, I can think of no better way to close 2021 than with such a profoundly touching book. I myself don't live with an anxiety disorder, but being inside Adrian's mind allowed me to better understand the constant struggle some people with mental health issues face; this was reflected in his character and the pace of the prose, the latter something I always appreciate. There was just so much I loved about Adrian: his voice and growth and acceptance of himself, the fact that we opened with him in a committed relationship and got to see that love without it being at the forefront of the story, and his relationship with his family. Monty and Felicity were a riot, and seeing them as adults who'd grown into themselves but remained flawed was one of the most rewarding reading experiences I've had in a long time. The blurry line between reality and the supernatural was unexpected but completely appreciated (and fits with the first book; I can't speak for Felicity's book since I only skimmed it, although now I'm tempted to give it a real go), and aside from a few smaller elements I would have liked to see explored (Saad's outcome after the incident in Iceland—and more of him and Sim in general), I was absolutely thrilled with how Lee closed this series.