sapphic_library 's review for:

A Governess's Guide to Passion and Peril by Manda Collins

4.0

adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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as a certified Historical Romance Girlie™️ and lover of strong female characters, i was so excited to dive into "a governess's guide to passion and peril," and this book did not disappoint. i was hooked from the very beginning of the story and jane very quickly became one of my new favorite book girlfriends (is that a thing for historical romances?). not only that, but adrian was just one green flag after the other, and anyone who knows me knows how much i love green flag mmcs. their affection for each other was so cute and obvious from the get go, but jane's wariness to see him again felt very believable. the same can be said for the way their relationship developed—it was not rushed, nor did it take away from the rest of the plot of the book. i haven't read the other books in this series, but seeing the characters in this book only made me want to go pick them up immediately! thank you to netgalley and the publisher for the arc of this book. "the governess's guide to passion and peril" is out from forever on march 26!