A review by naomiysl
The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.5

A very fun read in the historical-ish fiction genre that is so fun to read. It would have been 4.5 stars if it weren't for Monty's almost entirely complete unlikeability. I like all the other characters, but it's extremely unclear what value they see in our main character. Still, gotta love a gay love story with highwaymen and pirates. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse and Homophobia

Moderate: Biphobia

Monty's father beats him to a pulp for being gay before the narrative begins, which Monty has several flashbacks of over the course of the book.