A review by booksaremyparadise
The Nobleman's Guide to Scandal and Shipwrecks by Mackenzi Lee

adventurous emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I first read "The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue" when I was 18 and it hit all the right spots back then. Just the perfect queer adventure story with the right amount of serious undertones and important discussions. So, I already loved this book for nostalgic purposes and for the dynamics of the Montague Siblings, who I all adore in their own way. Plot-wise I think it was the weakest out of the series, but I loved the discussion of mental health, which really was the focus of this book more than in the other ones. Adrian and his anxiety struggles really spoke to me, as well as the message of not needing fixing and just trying to get through life as best as you can with the cards you've been dealt. And of course seeing Monty and Percy again and how much in love they still were absolutely warmed my heart. There just is something about seeing queer characters in a historical setting, who are striving and happy nonetheless.