A review by moolissap
Viscounts & Villainy by Allie Therin

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Such a delight!

I cannot, and don’t ever want to, get enough of the indubitably sweet Lord Fine and his precious Sebastian. I came to this series late so had the undeniable pleasure of binge reading this trilogy and it was amazing! The excellent mysteries, the mysterious magic, the thrills of discovery, and the joys of friendship all combine to make this a top-notch series and one I want to regularly re-read. 

“Do you imagine the streets are full of men willing to sacrifice the literal magic in their veins to save my life? You’re irreplaceable, Sebastian. And your lion is mine more than ever now.”

From the moment I met Wesley I recognized a kindred spirit in his prickly personality and fell in love with his dry wit and his hidden softness. I love that he saves it all for Sebastian and that Sebastian, despite their beginnings, has never been anyone other than himself—a true hero who has a heart of gold. And it’s because of everything that makes Sebastian so lovable, so irresistible that Fine fell and fell hard, though he tried to deny it. 

Gah, the levels that Wesley goes to make Sebastian happy—squeal—and the many, many ways these two would do anything for the other—swoons—had my heart fluttering, racing, and beating to their tune. Their love is the true magic and I adore every part of them.