The Lady's Guide to Petticoats and Piracy

"Just as fun as the first book!"

"I actually liked this one better than the first book. Much more adventuring and sneaking, much less mushiness and pining. As a cheerfully asexual spinster with zero desire for romance in my life, Felicity and I are quite similar. She's definitely young and impulsive with a bit of a chip on her shoulder that had me rolling my eyes at her more than once, but considering that was also pretty much me when I was her age, I am gracious enough admit that without such faults, there is less room for growth. Which she definitely does. It takes a bit and some poor decisions along the way, but that's just how Life works."

"Implied aro/ace rep"

"3.75 star<br/><br/>Very much enjoying this seires. The plot seems too fall short but the complex characters make up for it by far. I absolutely love Felicity, she is like the best parts of Percy times 2 and still with the funny snark. I could honestly see Millie Bobby Brown play her if that is any indication of how amazing she is. Also the character growth was well done and beautiful to watch. Though Felicity's inner chants did become repetitive.<br/><br/>Obvious plot holes all around. The book again gives you a taste of fantasy but not in a good way for me. It seems to be an ordinary world then at the last min there is an unbelievable cure-all or dragon. Sadly I thought it was going to be about Felicity sailing with the pirates. Not the case but I guess I was just in the mood for that kind of adventure so it was a big let down. Though while I was grumbling about it to myself I suddenly realized I was still very much enjoying the book.<br/><br/>The other characters didn't stand out enough even though it is hard to shine next to the Montague's. I'm sorry but I thought Joanna was silly with the dog thing, willing to give up her life and others. Monty's appearances was what I yearned for. Although Felicity can hold her on, together they make the story something special. The banter, Monty's arrogance, Felicity's analogies, just kept me laughing and wanting more.<br/><br/>The plot wasn't fulfilling though the ending did wrap up nicely. Can't wait for the next book I am excited to learn of their brother. I just hope he can compete with the power couple."

"this has everything. humor. aro ace mc. character development. pirates. bullet wounds. ambitious mc. horrible men getting taken down. mwah. loved it. "

"another incredible installment in this series. i have the highest expectations every time, that are always exceeded. although the voice is, of course, different, it is just as enjoyable and effective. the plot was just as long, twisting, and exciting as the first book."

"Aro/ace main character who likes adventure and has a great sense of humour. Loved this book! "

"I love that she is an ace and that she doesn't understand it and that she is never labeled, but it is obvious that's what she is. I adore her mantra: "You are Felicity Montague, and you deserve to be here." It was a bit startling when the fantastical element came into the story, in part because Felicity is so grounded in science. But I love how scientifically she approaches it."

"This is...better than The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue? Maybe? I really don't know. I think I liked the adventure in this book better, I certainly preferred Alexander Platt as the villain to Bourbon, and I am unbelievably in love with each member of this trio. I love the way the narrator of the audiobook says Felicity Montague. Sim's accent the way the narrator does it is extremely nice on the ears. I love that Felicity Montague is asexual, and that when you see inside her head, she is way more annoying than she seemed from her brother's point of view in the other book. I looove that. Speaking of Monty, it was nice to see him and Percy be so settled down and in love and wholesome. I love their version of happily ever after.<br/><br/>My only attempts at critique are that it started slightly slower than the first book and I was worried? Barely. And the feminism might've been laid on a little teeny bit thick. Some of the feminist statements were great and wonderful and some were like ok, we get it. But I can't say I've ever been barred from being a doctor or <i>collecting my own property</i>. That would piss me off, too.<br/><br/>Have I made it clear that I love every moment of the friendship arc between Felicity and Johanna? Every moment. Ok. This will definitely be a comfort reread of mine. I mean, A Gentleman's Guide probably will be, too. Ok. I think I'm good now."

"I love the relationship of love but still not sexual passion which a lot of people mix up with love. I also love the characters and how they became more confident and sure of themselves. I recomend to anyone who likes adventure and historical fiction."