A review by emily_mh
A Gentleman Never Keeps Score by Cat Sebastian

challenging emotional hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

I’m not surprised that I ended up enjoying this instalment in Seducing the Sedgwicks. This series is quickly becoming a comfort read of mine. I really appreciated that in this one, Sebastian didn’t shy away from the trauma and racism that the two main characters experienced. Also, ALL the characters felt wonderfully real. I particularly loved the sibling relationship between Hartley and Will. Finally, there was more of a plot in this book than in It Takes Two To Tumble, which I liked. My one criticism is that Sam deserved more of a character arc. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pedophilia, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Cursing, Homophobia, Violence, Police brutality, Pregnancy, Outing, and Alcohol

Minor: Ableism, Animal cruelty, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Sexism, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Abortion, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail