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keraunoscopia 's review for:
The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue
by Mackenzi Lee
adventurous
emotional
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was a fun and indulgent read with tons of hijinks and detours, however, it also had a depth and complexity that I feel is often lacking from romance and adventure fiction. I am partial to historical fiction, and even more so when it highlights queer narratives, so I was sure I was going to enjoy this one, but I was a little surprised by how much.
Monty is a deeply infuriating character but still loveable in the way that idiotic self-sabotaging boys can be. Monty's ridiculousness paired well with, and was more tolerable because of, his sister's no-nonsense, can-do attitude. Felicity was by far my favorite part of the novel, and at times I found myself wishing it had focused more on her and her journey.
Percy is another strong character, and incredibly endearing. It's easy to see why Monty is drawn to Percy, though I think there's some lacking in explaining why Percy feels such loyalty to Monty, particularly at the beginning of the novel when Monty is even more of an obnoxious rake and terrible friend.
All in all, I'd definitely recommend this one.
Monty is a deeply infuriating character but still loveable in the way that idiotic self-sabotaging boys can be. Monty's ridiculousness paired well with, and was more tolerable because of, his sister's no-nonsense, can-do attitude. Felicity was by far my favorite part of the novel, and at times I found myself wishing it had focused more on her and her journey.
Percy is another strong character, and incredibly endearing. It's easy to see why Monty is drawn to Percy, though I think there's some lacking in explaining why Percy feels such loyalty to Monty, particularly at the beginning of the novel when Monty is even more of an obnoxious rake and terrible friend.
All in all, I'd definitely recommend this one.