This book has done two amazing feats:
1) I was able to read this book as a standalone and absolutely loved it. 
2) The two MCs know each other well and have been friends with benefits for years before the beginning of the story. Despite that, their romance was never boring. You can see their feelings grow, and as they start to understand one another better.

The overarching plot (which well, did spoil the first book for me, but obviously it is my fault) was interesting and entertaining. I always find so interesting the different ways in which authors create queer-normative historical romances. The authors created an imperfect world in which injustices exist, but queer readers can take a break from the injustices of our time.

I highly recommend it.

I received a copy of this book from the author, and this is my honest review.