A review by ludipe
A Lady's Guide to Fortune Hunting by Sophie Irwin

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I have mixed feelings about this book. I read it in two days and had a great time doing so, I found it entertaining and loved the initial setting. But despite everything, I found it a bit lacking in character development. I would have liked to know more about the main and secondary characters, their way of thinking, their feelings... While there are a few glimpses of them in this book, I would have enjoyed more of them. I found Kitty relatable, but not really endearing, in that she was rather obnoxious towards certain characters. While I sympathized with her and her situation, it was harder to really like her, even if she was kind of redeemed in the course of the book. The male protagonist was much more sympathetic and endearing to me, in terms of his relationship with his family or his traumas, although, again, I would have liked to see more. The ending also left me wanting for more; it felt rushed and not a whole lot as climactic as I thought it would be. Overall, it was a fun but also a tad disappointing read for me.