'The Queer Principles of Kit Webb' by Cat Sebastian is a historical romance novel set in mid-18th century London, following the story of Kit Webb, a former highwayman turned coffee house owner, and Percy Talbot, an aristocrat in need of Kit's criminal expertise. As Percy tries to recruit Kit for a heist to rob his father, a complex tale of revenge, attraction, and trust unfolds. The book explores themes of social inequality, exploitation, and the complexities of relationships, all set against the backdrop of Georgian London. The writing style is described as witty, heartwarming, and full of intrigue, with a slow-burn romance that captivates readers until the very end.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Content warnings include themes of chronic pain, death of loved ones, and violence, reflecting the darker aspects of the characters' backgrounds and societal issues.
Has Romance?
The romance between the main characters Kit and Percy is a central theme, characterized by emotional depth and physical chemistry.
From The Publisher:
"The Queer Principles of Kit Webb kept me up all night! I simply couldn't put it down."- Tessa Dare, New York Times bestselling author
"Sharp, smart, and oh-so-swoony, The Queer Principles of Kit Webb reminds me that Cat Sebastian is an author at the absolute top of her game."- Rachel Hawkins, New York Times bestselling author
Critically acclaimed author Cat Sebastian pens a stunning historical romance about a reluctantly reformed highwayman and the aristocrat who threatens to steal his heart.
Kit Webb has left his stand-and-deliver days behind him. But dreary days at his coffee shop have begun to make him pine for the heady rush of thievery. When a handsome yet arrogant aristocrat storms into his shop, Kit quickly realizes he may be unable to deny whatever this highborn man desires.
In order to save himself and a beloved friend, Percy, Lord Holland must go against every gentlemanly behavior he holds dear to gain what he needs most: a book that once belonged to his mother, a book his father never lets out of his sight and could be Percy's savior. More comfortable in silk-filled ballrooms than coffee shops frequented by criminals, his attempts to hire the roughly hewn highwayman, formerly known as Gladhand Jack, proves equal parts frustrating and electrifying.
Kit refuses to participate in the robbery but agrees to teach Percy how to do the deed. Percy knows he has little choice but to submit and as the lessons in thievery begin, he discovers thievery isn't the only crime he's desperate to commit with Kit.
But when their careful plan goes dangerously wrong and shocking revelations threaten to tear them apart, can these stolen hearts overcome the impediments in their path?
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1 comment(s)
I found this book unaccountably irritating. I could tell I was reading a slow-burn romance, complete with lingering looks, accidental touches, initial irritation that dissolves into eventual attraction and finally affection, but -- I just didn't care, didn't get caught up. I loved the Sedgewicks series, so I was surprised to be left cold by this. And then there's a matter of plot construction --
SpoilerWe keep getting these hints dropped that Rob is the missing heir and waiting for the characters to figure it out and watch the fallout. And then -- they figure it out by dint of Percy saying "hey, I figured this thing out". And as for the fallout, surprise! there's going to be another book focusing on Marian and Rob and I guess that's when we'll get to see the fallout. Except I probably won't, because between not having gotten fully invested in this book and the "Hey, we didn't tell you this was the start of a series, but stay tuned for Book 2 to see what actually happened" fake-out, I doubt I can be bothered."
Three stars rather than two because I feel like I'm being petty or something.
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