A review by _isabel_
A Gentleman Never Keeps Score by Cat Sebastian
challenging
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
4.5
LOVELY. Another gem from Cat Sebastian.
"A Gentleman Never Keeps Score" was as angsty and sweet as I hoped: this book was a peculiar mix of heart-warming and absolutely gut-wrenching, and I couldn't get enough!
Hartley and Sam stole my heart. Hartley with his wounded, prickly heart and his subtle kindness, and Sam, with his endless patience, his gentleness and in general, his dreamboat-ness; both of them were unforgettable protagonists and I loved them together to absolute bits.
Their relationship made me cry and swoon and sigh: it was utterly lovely, realistic, and the frustrations, real life issues and misunderstandings getting in the way of their love, made their final HEA even sweeter.
I also completely adored all side characters: from Kate and Nick to Alf and Sadie, and even those brief appearances of both Ben and Will, made up a cast of priceless, vivid and unforgettable side characters.
Cat Sebastian has a gift: she uses snark and light-heartedness to mask difficult themes, complex dynamics and heart-wrenching backstories and wounds, and needless to say, this second book of the Sedgwick brothers trilogy simultaneously broke my soul and made it whole.
I can't wait to read Will's story: I have no idea what to expect, but I'm sure it will be fantastic.
"A Gentleman Never Keeps Score" was as angsty and sweet as I hoped: this book was a peculiar mix of heart-warming and absolutely gut-wrenching, and I couldn't get enough!
Hartley and Sam stole my heart. Hartley with his wounded, prickly heart and his subtle kindness, and Sam, with his endless patience, his gentleness and in general, his dreamboat-ness; both of them were unforgettable protagonists and I loved them together to absolute bits.
Their relationship made me cry and swoon and sigh: it was utterly lovely, realistic, and the frustrations, real life issues and misunderstandings getting in the way of their love, made their final HEA even sweeter.
I also completely adored all side characters: from Kate and Nick to Alf and Sadie, and even those brief appearances of both Ben and Will, made up a cast of priceless, vivid and unforgettable side characters.
Cat Sebastian has a gift: she uses snark and light-heartedness to mask difficult themes, complex dynamics and heart-wrenching backstories and wounds, and needless to say, this second book of the Sedgwick brothers trilogy simultaneously broke my soul and made it whole.
I can't wait to read Will's story: I have no idea what to expect, but I'm sure it will be fantastic.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Racism, Adult/minor relationship, Homophobia, and Pregnancy