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The Nobleman's Guide to Scandal and Shipwrecks by Mackenzi Lee
136 reviews
seashelleyo's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
4.25
A great wrap-up to the and especially good on audiobook. Wish there’s been more Percy and Louisa, but I see why there wasn’t for plot reasons. Sometimes difficult to handle listening to Adrian’s struggles with anxiety.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Suicide
stacy837's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Ableism and Abandonment
Minor: Alcoholism and Suicide
ninjamuse's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
slow-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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Suicide
Minor: Alcoholism, Physical abuse, and Self harm
hazel_georgene's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Self harm
teddywinter's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
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
5.0
going to give the whole book to my therapist so she understands how i think. fantastic, but at times challenging, mental health wise. i wish there was a greater political focus as the beginning of the novel seemed to be geared towards this, but i’m not disappoint by the pirates and shipwrecks that replaced politics.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
mairead_parade's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-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
3.5
The pacing of the actual adventure felt a little rushed compared to the other books, but it was still a fun read. Interesting exploration of mental illness in a historical context.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Self harm, and Death of parent
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
reid_reading4's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book was so freaking fantastic! This series is truly something rare because I honestly feel like it gets better as the books go on. They are so wonderfully emotional and sharply funny, and the characters are so well-rounded and lovable.
For this book, here are the pros. There is a 15-18 year gap between this and the last book, so I was certainly nervous that the original characters would lose their original personality, having some seemingly mystical character arc. Or that they would have not changed at all. Neither of those were the case at all.
Monty's development was one of my favorite things in the whole book. I'm gonna be honest, I thought he was pretty unbearable annoying during the first book of the series. I love him to death, but still fucking annoying. In this book, he has obviously matured quite a bit, but he still retained his original character, his wit, and fondness for making every wrong choice in every situation possible. I felt so proud of him and simultaneously wanted to shake him at all times.
The plot was predictably fantastic: predictable because it was just as great as every other book Mackenzi Lee has written. The way she incorporates emotion and theme into her book is so unique and heartwarming. Adrian's anxiety and issues with mental health are so well written and relatable. I read a lot of books with mental health representation, and this was such a distinctive way of portraying it, and something that was very personal to me.
I was immediately endeared to Adrian and Lou, they were so fun and sweet and Iovely. I loved the way they interacted, their relationship, it was just so nice and made me very happy. I have lots of love for each character and could talk for hours about why they are so amazing. I also LOVED to see George again. RIP to scipio, he was fucking king and I love that man
The ending was perfect, just so freaking sweet, and a complete ending for each character. It was nice to see everyone one last time.
The only thing I could possibly complain about is I wanted more Percy. He was at the beginning, and the end, but I wanted more. But that's the writer's decision and I understand.
Anyway this book was definitely worth the wait and I just love it so much.
For this book, here are the pros. There is a 15-18 year gap between this and the last book, so I was certainly nervous that the original characters would lose their original personality, having some seemingly mystical character arc. Or that they would have not changed at all. Neither of those were the case at all.
Monty's development was one of my favorite things in the whole book. I'm gonna be honest, I thought he was pretty unbearable annoying during the first book of the series. I love him to death, but still fucking annoying. In this book, he has obviously matured quite a bit, but he still retained his original character, his wit, and fondness for making every wrong choice in every situation possible. I felt so proud of him and simultaneously wanted to shake him at all times.
The plot was predictably fantastic: predictable because it was just as great as every other book Mackenzi Lee has written. The way she incorporates emotion and theme into her book is so unique and heartwarming. Adrian's anxiety and issues with mental health are so well written and relatable. I read a lot of books with mental health representation, and this was such a distinctive way of portraying it, and something that was very personal to me.
I was immediately endeared to Adrian and Lou, they were so fun and sweet and Iovely. I loved the way they interacted, their relationship, it was just so nice and made me very happy. I have lots of love for each character and could talk for hours about why they are so amazing. I also LOVED to see George again.
The ending was perfect, just so freaking sweet, and a complete ending for each character. It was nice to see everyone one last time.
The only thing I could possibly complain about is I wanted more Percy. He was at the beginning, and the end, but I wanted more. But that's the writer's decision and I understand.
Anyway this book was definitely worth the wait and I just love it so much.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
rad's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Panic attacks/disorders
book_casey's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Medical content, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Self harm, Blood, Grief, and Alcohol
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
kyeruhh's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Suicide, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Alcoholism, Religious bigotry, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis