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The Nobleman's Guide to Scandal and Shipwrecks
by Mackenzi Lee
"Walking into hell is always the easiest part. It's the coming back that takes work."
I was so happy to be welcomed back to the adventures of the Montague Siblings. I fell in love with Monty and his antics several years ago in [b:The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue|29283884|The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue (Montague Siblings, #1)|Mackenzi Lee|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1492601464l/29283884._SY75_.jpg|49527118] and I haven't been able to stop reading this series. This book tells Adrian's story. You know, the little baby brother Monty referenced in his book? Well, Adrian is all grown up now -- and so are Monty and Felicity (Veronica?) which, oof. That kind of made me sad a little bit. Adrian is following in his father's footsteps of becoming a politician but Adrian has much different values than his father does. In fact, Adrian sees things so differently that he writes pamphlets under a pen name and his fiancee, Louisa, spends time out in public getting others to read Adrian's words. Adrian is reeling from the loss of his mother and when her final possessions are released to the family, Adrian finds part of a spyglass from the Flying Dutchman. He sets out to discover his mother's connection with the Flying Dutchman. It doesn't take long before Adrian's path merges with Monty's and oh, how I've missed Monty and his shenanigans. In true Montague form, Adrian's quest takes him all over the sea on all sorts of adventures and honestly, I wouldn't have it any other way.
These books are hilarious and heartwarming and everything my cold January heart needs to get me ready for more fantastic ya literature. While Monty is, by far, my favorite of the three, it was so nice to get a book from Adrian's perspective. Even though it doesn't change anything for Monty, it is nice to know that their father was able to have a somewhat normal relationship with one of his children. I especially loved the very real and authentic portrayal of Adrian's anxiety. While his spiraling may be a bit much for some readers, I found myself instantly relating to Adrian and thinking, "that's what it's like in my head every single day." The constant questioning and then answering your own questions and apologizing far too often and the picking of your fingernails without realizing it: yes, yes, yes. That is my brain. All the time. It's exhausting. And like Adrian, I too have found relief in medication. To find that connection in a historical fiction novel, no less, is something I am so happy exists for today's young adult readers.
This is a thrilling conclusion to the Montague Siblings series and while I'm sad it is finally over, I am also equally giddy that I can now, at any time, consume this whole series back-to-back without waiting to find out what happens next. I highly recommend this little series and I am eagerly anticipating whatever [a:Mackenzi Lee|7327341|Mackenzi Lee|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1512266703p2/7327341.jpg] writes next.
TW: death of a parent, grief, anxiety/panic attacks, suicidal thoughts, physical abuse (recounted), alcoholism
I was so happy to be welcomed back to the adventures of the Montague Siblings. I fell in love with Monty and his antics several years ago in [b:The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue|29283884|The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue (Montague Siblings, #1)|Mackenzi Lee|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1492601464l/29283884._SY75_.jpg|49527118] and I haven't been able to stop reading this series. This book tells Adrian's story. You know, the little baby brother Monty referenced in his book? Well, Adrian is all grown up now -- and so are Monty and Felicity (Veronica?) which, oof. That kind of made me sad a little bit. Adrian is following in his father's footsteps of becoming a politician but Adrian has much different values than his father does. In fact, Adrian sees things so differently that he writes pamphlets under a pen name and his fiancee, Louisa, spends time out in public getting others to read Adrian's words. Adrian is reeling from the loss of his mother and when her final possessions are released to the family, Adrian finds part of a spyglass from the Flying Dutchman. He sets out to discover his mother's connection with the Flying Dutchman. It doesn't take long before Adrian's path merges with Monty's and oh, how I've missed Monty and his shenanigans. In true Montague form, Adrian's quest takes him all over the sea on all sorts of adventures and honestly, I wouldn't have it any other way.
These books are hilarious and heartwarming and everything my cold January heart needs to get me ready for more fantastic ya literature. While Monty is, by far, my favorite of the three, it was so nice to get a book from Adrian's perspective. Even though it doesn't change anything for Monty, it is nice to know that their father was able to have a somewhat normal relationship with one of his children. I especially loved the very real and authentic portrayal of Adrian's anxiety. While his spiraling may be a bit much for some readers, I found myself instantly relating to Adrian and thinking, "that's what it's like in my head every single day." The constant questioning and then answering your own questions and apologizing far too often and the picking of your fingernails without realizing it: yes, yes, yes. That is my brain. All the time. It's exhausting. And like Adrian, I too have found relief in medication. To find that connection in a historical fiction novel, no less, is something I am so happy exists for today's young adult readers.
This is a thrilling conclusion to the Montague Siblings series and while I'm sad it is finally over, I am also equally giddy that I can now, at any time, consume this whole series back-to-back without waiting to find out what happens next. I highly recommend this little series and I am eagerly anticipating whatever [a:Mackenzi Lee|7327341|Mackenzi Lee|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1512266703p2/7327341.jpg] writes next.
TW: death of a parent, grief, anxiety/panic attacks, suicidal thoughts, physical abuse (recounted), alcoholism