A review by laerkefugl
En uhørt skandale by Julia Quinn

3.0

This book was cute. Not one of my favorites from Julia Quinn, but it’s far from bad. I like the communication between Nicholas and Georgiana. They’re very honest and trust each other. It’s so nice seeing Nicholas and Georgiana treating each other as equals. Who are both just as capable of getting the job done. It’s a pretty healthy relationship in my eyes.

Speaking of healthy, I quite enjoyed the medical aspect of the story. It’s an area Julia Quinn hadn’t really explored until this book. It’s nice and refreshing to see the main characters with different aspirations compared to some of the previous books (Mainly referring to the leads of the Bridgerton series).

For the most part, I liked the cats. I thought they were a cute addition to the plot. It’s not often that pets are actively included in these books. The only other pet that comes to mind is Newton from “The Viscount Who Loved Me”. I must admit, that I do like Newton better than the cats. However, Judyth, Blanche, and Cat-Head were, on the whole, a nice way to add a bit of drama.

Additionally, I can’t ignore mentioning what surprised me the most about this book. The fact that both of the leads have little to no experience with romance and intimacy was very stimulating. For a Julia Quinn novel, this is a rare occurrence. And I appreciate the book for being different in that regard. The dynamic of the “rake male” lead with the “innocent female” lead can get a bit tiring. Especially, after 8-9 books utilising that exact gimmick.

Overall, It’s a cute read. The 2nd best book in the Rokesby series, in my opinion.
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