A review by kerrystewart
The Mismatch of the Season by Michelle Kenney

4.0

I read this one almost straight through so it’s definitely engaging. I loved the adventurous spirit of Phoebe & the mishaps she gets herself into. Phoebe is betrothed to a friend of her father’s, the very old & repulsive Earl. She wants to have a little adventure before the wedding as she isn’t even allowed a season in town. She escapes, planning to spend 3 months in London, possibly as an actor. She’s dressed as one of her brothers for her escape when everything begins to go wrong. Waylaid by highwaymen & injured in the process, she wind up recuperating at the imperious Viscount of Damerel’s home. Hijinks ensue from there. This girl knows how to cause chaos. I liked a lot of the secondary characters- mean girl Aurelia, Captain Damerel, the charming younger brother of the Viscount, Phoebe’s younger sisters. My only complaint is there’s no spice. There was a hint of it early on, but then nothing happens. If Pride & Prejudice is the spice level you’re comfortable with, this may be the book for you. It’s very demure despite the madcap escapades.