I kind of kick myself for putting this book off as long as I did. It was awesome! I had totally forgotten the premise when I picked it up and I think that made it even better. I had no idea what I was in for and it was a great ride. There was more action than I expected and a good blend of tension and humor.

This was a really fun read with high energy and the BEST flippant protagonist. I freaking loved Monty. He's just a fantastic rakish character. He is snappy and full of personality. Not to mention that the narration from his point of view is just right for the story. His relationship with Percy is a great balance of adorable and agonizing, adding another layer to an already interesting plot. Monty's character does a decent amount of growth through the plot, but remains a realistic trajectory given the time frame. However...I would definitely enjoy a continuation of the progression.

The story itself has great historical content, a good amount of queer rep, and addresses racism in a way that applies to current culture, but also reflects historical fact. All in all, a great read and I'm looking forward to the rest of the series.