*Digital ARC provided through NetGalley
Every time I think I can't possibly love Cat Sebastian's writing even more she has to go and prove me wrong. The Perfect Crimes of Marian Hayes is the much anticipated follow-up to The Queer Principles of Kit Webb, and it lives up to and transcends expectations. That said, I would recommend reading The Queer Principles of Kit Webb before diving into this book because I think you will understand the story and get the most out of it that way. Trust me, it's no hardship to read the first book. It's excellent. And if you have read it, don't worry, there's plenty of Percy and Kit in this book and they are, of course, delightful.
Summary:
The Perfect Crimes of Marian Hayes picks up where book one left off -with Marian having shot her husband, the Duke of Clare, and running off to her father's home in the company of the man who attempted to blackmail her, Rob Brooks. The journey is filled with banter, inns with one bed, kittens, and a growing affection that neither of them can escape. They also do crime.
I think that Cat Sebastian is writing some of the best of historical romance right now. This book alone manages to deliver a satisfying and believable romance between nuanced characters while having a conversation about personal morality, wealth disparity, and the sexual expectations between people. This book is fun, and sexy and powerful, especially in the face of the capitalist society that most of us (at least in the States) live in. I highlighted so many passages while reading this and it's a book I know I will return to more than once.
If you're looking for a queer historical, this book is for you. If you're looking for sex positivity and partners who take care of each other on a deep emotional level, this book is for you. If you like heroines finding their power even if it's outside of the law, this book is for you. If you're mad at capitalism, this book is for you. If you love a found family, this book is for you.
Available June 6, 2022!
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