by Sophie Jordan
Book: Stand Alone
Publisher: Clarion Books
Pub Date: May 25, 2021
Genre: Young Adult
Format: Print
Source: Bought
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In this irreverent regency romp by New
York Times best-selling author Sophie Jordan, newly minted
sixteen-year-old Primrose Ainsworth finds herself on a wayward birthday
adventure through London with a mysterious hero—perfect for fans of My
Lady Jane.
The youngest of four daughters, Primrose
Ainsworth is used to getting lost in the shuffle. But when her parents decide
to delay her debut into English society, Prim hatches a plan to go rogue on the
night of her sixteenth birthday.
Donning a mask, Prim escapes to the infamous
Vauxhall Gardens for one wild night. When her cover is nearly blown, a
mysterious stranger intercedes, and Prim finds an unexpected partner in
mischief . . . and romance. But when it’s revealed her new ally isn’t who he
says he is, her one night of fun may last past dawn.
In this frothy regency romp perfect for fans of
Austen-esque flirtation and Shakespearean hijinks, sometimes a little scandal
can be a good thing.
My Review: I started off this book with a love/hate for it. I'm not a fan of how Primrose was treated in her own home, especially on her birthday. Last born, last everything to them. It's all about the other sisters getting wedding or getting them to be betrothed.
THEN my love for it picked up more when Primrose and her dear friend Olympia decided to go out for the night. Technically, they shouldn't have really been out, but o well! It turned out great for Primrose in the end of that night. She had a great time with Jacob, and even stole a kiss or two and just generally liked him for who he was and he loved that as well.
Imagine Primrose's shock when she gets invited out with the rest of the family to a dinner party. The entire time, the mom was like why did they even want Primrose and just keep putting her down and I hated it. But the best part was it turned out to be more than a dinner party and Jacob just happens to be there.
Oh and Jacob happens to be of a great title and wants to be with Primrose. I enjoyed the shocking moment that had to be for her mom, but Primrose deserves her happiness and I loved it.
