The Good Girl's Guide to Rakes—Review

The Good Girl's Guide to Rakes

Eva Leigh

The book follows the romance of Kieran and Celeste, two polar opposite young adults who must race through the obstacles of ‘perfect’ society. After being issued an ultimatum by his parents to find a respectable wife, Kieran seeks Celeste’s help into respectable society. Celeste agrees to help Kieran… in exchange for something most unexpected. As their journey progresses, Kieran begins to notice that Celest was far more dangerous and cleverer than he’d believed. As their feelings for each other grows uncontrollably, the young couple are faced with obstacles such as, Unwanted engagements, obligations, jeopardized friendships, and blackmail, but most of all self-discoveries.

This book is a funny light-hearted medium-paced story (with a hint of steaminess… If you know what I mean *wink*) The plot is interesting, unpredictable and mostly character driven with strong character development. The characters are funny, outspoken, genuine, and very loveable. As you get to know Kieran and Celeste, your heart will definitely go out to them. Kieran is seen as a rogue and a scoundrel, but he's thoughtful, caring, sweet, seductive, trustworthy, generous and so much more. Celeste is opened-minded, caring, perceptive, clever, strong-willed, and rebellious. I was truly able to connect with Celeste’s character, the fact that she has to take up so many responsibilities for her family. However, her maid remains my favorite of all times.

The ending was very satisfying. I would most definitely recommend this book to anyone who loves strong-willed main characters, funny and genuine supporting characters, are into romance or who wants to get into romance but does not like cliches. Overall, this book was amazing, and I can’t wait for Finn’s time to shine.

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Everyone was eager to hear of someone else’s misbehavior, if only to feel marginally better about their own paper-thin lives and spongy morality.

She’d been born into poverty, but now she lived in a cage.

Yet he could only gape at Celeste Kilburn, who looked as virtuous as always. “My God,” he breathed, delighted to his marrow, “no one has any idea, do they? About who you truly are.” “No idea at all,” she agreed placidly.

He'd come to Catton’s today believing that Celeste was going to make a deal with the devil—namely, him. But, in fact, she was far more dangerous than he’d ever believed. If anyone needed protection, it was him from her.

Do you trust me? No, don’t answer that. The gentleman part of me will be disappointed if you answer in the negative, and the rake part of me will be disappointed if you answer in the affirmative.” “Then I do trust you—up to a point.”