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A review by eyreguide
Valour And Vanity by Mary Robinette Kowal
5.0
Jane and Vincent have to be one of my favorite fictional couples EVER. There's something about the two of them together that makes me all melty inside. They are just perfect. And in this book, their relationship takes a strain but that only makes them stronger. It's wonderful!
The story has the premise of Jane Austen meets Ocean's Eleven. The Regency romance aspect recedes into the background when the Vincents are taken advantage of by some unscrupulous thieves and they have to find a way to get back their money. The story takes an unexpected darker turn when the Vincents are faced with poverty and hardship, and I have to say it was difficult to read through that section. I thought it was also painful to see Vincent's pride take such a blow and how difficult it was for him to bear it. But with Jane's help he was able to overcome his depression. It was truly glorious to see how their hardship made them a closer and more loving couple.
With the darker turn the story took, it just made the 'heist' near the end even more satisfying. It had all the ups and downs and suspenseful moments to make it a perfectly unputodownable read. I really can not get enough of how varied this series is - and this installment was full of excitement and drama. It's a fantastic continuation of Jane and Vincent's relationship, a thrilling adventure read, and completely satisfying. So far, this is my favorite book in the series!
The story has the premise of Jane Austen meets Ocean's Eleven. The Regency romance aspect recedes into the background when the Vincents are taken advantage of by some unscrupulous thieves and they have to find a way to get back their money. The story takes an unexpected darker turn when the Vincents are faced with poverty and hardship, and I have to say it was difficult to read through that section. I thought it was also painful to see Vincent's pride take such a blow and how difficult it was for him to bear it. But with Jane's help he was able to overcome his depression. It was truly glorious to see how their hardship made them a closer and more loving couple.
With the darker turn the story took, it just made the 'heist' near the end even more satisfying. It had all the ups and downs and suspenseful moments to make it a perfectly unputodownable read. I really can not get enough of how varied this series is - and this installment was full of excitement and drama. It's a fantastic continuation of Jane and Vincent's relationship, a thrilling adventure read, and completely satisfying. So far, this is my favorite book in the series!