A review by frugal_library
The Gentleman's Book of Vices by Jess Everlee

emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

I was looking for a "turn your brain off" kinda romance story, and this fit the bill so well. It was funny, emotional, and somehow represented a whole variety of queer identities while being set in the 1800s. brooding bookstore owner/author meetcutes with annoying rich boy felt almost like an old-timey, queer Emily Henry (and I mean that in the best way imaginable)