A review by chief_cook_and_librarian
The Gentleman's Book of Vices by Jess Everlee
funny
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Thanks to NetGalley and the Publisher for the ARC.
The Gentleman's Book of Vices is a cute historical queer romance between grumpy Miles, author of (illegal) gay erotica and reluctant owner of a bookstore, and Charlie, a drunk and a fop who is up to his eyeballs in debt, but determinedly optimistic nonetheless. The two start a torrid affair after Charlie manages to track down Miles in the hopes of getting him to sign his copy of one of Miles's titles.
While the story was cute and moderately entertaining (I actually really enjoyed the cake tasting scene), I didn't really find anything in the story to set it apart from other grumpy/sunshine romances, and it felt like it took awhile to really get going.
The Gentleman's Book of Vices is a cute historical queer romance between grumpy Miles, author of (illegal) gay erotica and reluctant owner of a bookstore, and Charlie, a drunk and a fop who is up to his eyeballs in debt, but determinedly optimistic nonetheless. The two start a torrid affair after Charlie manages to track down Miles in the hopes of getting him to sign his copy of one of Miles's titles.
While the story was cute and moderately entertaining (I actually really enjoyed the cake tasting scene), I didn't really find anything in the story to set it apart from other grumpy/sunshine romances, and it felt like it took awhile to really get going.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Alcohol, and Alcoholism
Minor: Death