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A review by bmyurs
A Lady's Guide to Fortune-Hunting by Sophie Irwin
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Thanks to NetGalley for the opportunity to get an ARC copy of this book!
What a perfect trollop to read in the summer! This book gave me some serious Bridgerton vibes, which is exactly what I loved about this book. The beginning was a bit slow just figuring out who everyone was and how they are all connected, but once that's sorted out, it's off to London for the season. From there it's balls, parties, engagements, and gossip all the way to the end. Like I said, a great summer read for those that want to drift away into an entirely different world.
I figured out pretty early on how the couple would end up together, but it was enjoyable to see the process in how they ended up together- that is the focus of the book and it's done well. The author didn't give too much away, but there was enough foreshadowing so that every time I second guessed myself, I got a clue that my instincts were right. I also loved a bit of the David/Goliath complex between Kitty and Lord Radcliffe; seemed like they were constantly at odds with one another in the book, but Kitty ever so slightly gained ground with each passing chapter- I could relate to her fearlessness and oblivious to etiquette.
Would recommend this for anyone who has a craving for more regency romance novels that are you're not your mother's copy :)
What a perfect trollop to read in the summer! This book gave me some serious Bridgerton vibes, which is exactly what I loved about this book. The beginning was a bit slow just figuring out who everyone was and how they are all connected, but once that's sorted out, it's off to London for the season. From there it's balls, parties, engagements, and gossip all the way to the end. Like I said, a great summer read for those that want to drift away into an entirely different world.
I figured out pretty early on how the couple would end up together, but it was enjoyable to see the process in how they ended up together- that is the focus of the book and it's done well. The author didn't give too much away, but there was enough foreshadowing so that every time I second guessed myself, I got a clue that my instincts were right. I also loved a bit of the David/Goliath complex between Kitty and Lord Radcliffe; seemed like they were constantly at odds with one another in the book, but Kitty ever so slightly gained ground with each passing chapter- I could relate to her fearlessness and oblivious to etiquette.
Would recommend this for anyone who has a craving for more regency romance novels that are you're not your mother's copy :)