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A review by sunjaybooks
The Nobleman's Guide to Scandal and Shipwrecks by Mackenzi Lee
adventurous
emotional
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? Yes
5.0
A fitting end to the Montague Siblings trilogy. It's a fast-paced, thrilling adventure tale set in the 19th century where the main character has anxiety. The ultimate conceit of the trilogy - that identities and experiences we talk about today (bisexuality, asexuality, anxiety) have always existed and that people have always found ways to understand their experiences. There's the typical strong character development, a mystery with light magical elements, and a setting that's full of thriving three dimensional characters navigating the complexities of the 19th century Mediterranean and North Atlantic worlds.
As a sequel, it stands on its own but also allows us to catch up with characters who have continued to live and develop over the past couple in-universe decades. Monty and Percy ended up in a different place in each book than they ended the book before, which is just one thing that makes this feel like a real three-dimensional universe.
This is the first of the trilogy that doesn't center on a queer character, but I forgive that because it ends with ~spoilers~
As a sequel, it stands on its own but also allows us to catch up with characters who have continued to live and develop over the past couple in-universe decades. Monty and Percy ended up in a different place in each book than they ended the book before, which is just one thing that makes this feel like a real three-dimensional universe.
This is the first of the trilogy that doesn't center on a queer character, but I forgive that because it ends with ~spoilers~
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Racism and Ableism