Super charming adventure tale of a young, bisexual lord, his sister, and his best friend (who he is madly in love with) who become embroiled in danger and derring-do on their Grand Tour of Europe. "Monty" is a sassy, clever, and sometimes exasperating lead who runs headfirst into his privilege but is still endearing as he fumbles his way into better character.

I was super happy with the inclusion of many non-white characters, the discussions of privilege including skin color, wealth, sexuality, and gender and the various ramifications of what these things meant in the time period. The author is also very clever to include a historical notes section that discusses these themes in the context of the time. I was only sad to see there wasn't a section that further explored alchemy, as it is a prominent plot point.

Super enjoyable and madcap. A fun read.