A review by what_karla_reads
The Good Girl's Guide to Rakes by Eva Leigh

adventurous emotional funny inspiring reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

4.5/5 stars
2.5/5 spice

Tropes:
Friends to lovers
Brother's best friend/ Best friend's sister
Poet MMC
Forced proximity 
Banter and tension
Clandestine adventures 
Dual POV 

I read this series out of order, so I already knew a bit about Kieran and Celeste's story. However, that didn't take away from the adventure.  This was a surprisingly spicy read... not in the sense that it was scene after scene of smut, but the language, descriptions, and tension leading up to each scene was present anytime the MCs were in each other's presence. The chemistry was palpable, and the flow of the story worked well with the growth of the MCs relationship. The adventures they went on were also fun to read about. It was an enjoyable story that had all the romance, angst, adventure, and spice that I love to read in historical romances.

Trigger/Content warnings:
Blackmail, misogyny, classism, explicit language, and sexual content 
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