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A review by pagepixie
A Lady's Guide to Fortune-Hunting by Sophie Irwin
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
What a glorious Austen ride!
With pretty much every historical romance set within the era or spire waist gowns being likened to Austen’s work I was dubious to believe such a comparison. However, I really do see Irwin’s nods to her work! From Kitty’s large family of sisters and need for a fortune and banter with Radcliffe to Lady de Lacy’s clear characteristic as a dramatic hypochondriac (one of Austen’s favorite methods of comedic relief) I could see Austen throughout this book!
I really rooted for Kitty the entire time. She navigated the world of the ton with sharp mind and wit.
I loved the banter between her and James. Man, was that the slowest burn of all time. But yes, I loved it I suppose since I blew through this book in practically one sitting.
My one complaint is that around 70% in I became so frustrated with Kitty and James’s (and everyone’s blindness) to poor Archie’s decent into trouble. But it did lead to some very deft escape of scandals!
If you like fun, witty, slow-burn period romance that will make you smile and root for the MC this is the book for you!
(Also, just a side note for anyone interested one way or the other this book has only romantic kisses.)
With pretty much every historical romance set within the era or spire waist gowns being likened to Austen’s work I was dubious to believe such a comparison. However, I really do see Irwin’s nods to her work! From Kitty’s large family of sisters and need for a fortune and banter with Radcliffe to Lady de Lacy’s clear characteristic as a dramatic hypochondriac (one of Austen’s favorite methods of comedic relief) I could see Austen throughout this book!
I really rooted for Kitty the entire time. She navigated the world of the ton with sharp mind and wit.
I loved the banter between her and James. Man, was that the slowest burn of all time. But yes, I loved it I suppose since I blew through this book in practically one sitting.
My one complaint is that around 70% in I became so frustrated with Kitty and James’s (and everyone’s blindness) to poor Archie’s decent into trouble. But it did lead to some very deft escape of scandals!
If you like fun, witty, slow-burn period romance that will make you smile and root for the MC this is the book for you!
(Also, just a side note for anyone interested one way or the other this book has only romantic kisses.)