I really loved this book! I enjoyed the historical setting and learning more about how queer books and "smut" were written, sold, and collected. I also liked the depiction of the Curious Fox - Charlie's queer club - it felt more like a found family situation and a safe place to meet others, and I liked how the staff and regulars looked out for Charlie. The main characters are great! Charlie is a bright, seemingly irrepressible fop who loves to read smut, go out to his club, and gossip with friends. Yet underneath his shining veneer is a heart beset by loneliness and a desperate longing to escape the upcoming marriage forced upon him by his family. Miles is a stark contrast - a grim loner with a tragic history of love and loss, determined to carve out a safe existence at the expense of his own happiness. Together, Charlie and Miles are an odd couple yet one that matches up in every way. I really enjoyed their story and all the sweet, romantic highs and the heart-wrenching lows. The supporting characters are so good and I loved how they all worked together to save the day. Overall, a very entertaining read full of feels!

*I received an eARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*