A rollicking fun time, but I had to suspend my disbelief that a seasoned courtesan who Marian initially seeks out for assistance in finding her own career as a mistress would suggest doing anything with anyone for free. Also, why wouldn't the retired courtesan train Marian herself? I'd like to read a romance like that (and maybe they fall in love).

That detail set aside, I had a great time as always reading Sophie Jordan's latest.

CW for stalking, threat of sexual violence, physical assault, and kidnapping.

I received a free copy in exchange for a fair review from Library Journal (review link to come once published to LJ).