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4.0

Check out my full video review: https://youtu.be/UeYLEKtiCVs

Mad, Bad & Dangerous to Know follows Khayyam Maquet, a 17 year old America, French, Indian Muslim girl who is spending her summer in Paris. She is doing some research looking into old known writes and painters of Europe, and her path might connect with a woman two hundred years before called Leila.

I go much deeper into the synopsis in my video review btw, because it is about so much more than that! I really liked this book and the themes it held. Khayyam is a wonderful character to follow, determined and funny. I love the idea of finding women in the past that were defined by the men who knew them, that they were not a story on their own. I liked the romance, and see how she grows as a character while reflecting on her old romance and finding all these things for herself. My main issues with the book was the writing, that sometimes felt disjointed. And that fact that these two teens are the only ones who could solve this mystery haha. But overall a very enjoyable read, with great themes, characters and just the right amount of cuteness! Would recommend. 3.75/5 stars.