Mismatch of the Season by Michelle Kenney aimed to captivate fans of Bridgerton and Jane Austen with a Regency romance full of adventure and societal rebellion. While the premise of Miss Phoebe Fairfax fighting for freedom and escaping an undesirable match had potential, the execution fell short for me.

The story felt predictable, and the chemistry between Phoebe and Viscount Damerel lacked the spark needed to make their dynamic engaging. The characters leaned heavily on tropes without adding much depth, and the writing, while charming in places, didn’t fully deliver the immersive Regency experience I was hoping for.

Despite its nods to classics like Austen, the book didn’t quite live up to the high bar set by other Regency romances in this genre. It might appeal to readers looking for a light, surface-level historical romance, but it didn’t leave a lasting impression on me.

Thank you to NetGalley, Michelle Kenney, and HarperCollins One More Chapter for the eARC of this book.