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The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee
A reckless grand tour across 18th-century Europe spirals into secret letters, duels, and dangerous pursuits of pleasure and freedom. Effervescent and daring, The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue is a romp where wit, heart, and scandal make excellent travel companions.
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... the irreverent, flirtatious banter and comedic scrapes on a historical adventure?
A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske
If Monty’s quips, drunken faux pas at Versailles, and the breathless chaos of outrunning pirates made you grin, you’ll love the sparkling repartee and madcap peril in A Marvellous Light. Robin and Edwin get roped into curses, conspirators, and country-house shenanigans with a very British sense of humor—think the same cheeky tone and escalating hijinks, but with Edwardian magic and an m/m romance that crackles as much as Monty and Percy’s.
... a reckless heir stumbling into maturity through perilous travel and first love?
In Deeper Waters by F.T. Lukens
If you enjoyed watching Monty bumble from indulgent scoundrel to someone worthy of Percy during the Grand Tour, In Deeper Waters delivers that same journey of growth. Prince Tal sets out on a ceremonial voyage, rescues a mysterious boy at sea, and has to face traitors, kidnappings, and the weight of expectation—much like Monty discovering who he wants to be once the alchemical box and its dangers upend his plans.
... a slow-burn, banter-rich m/m romance threaded through high-stakes adventure?
Carry On by Rainbow Rowell
If Monty and Percy’s simmering tension and tender confessions amid carriage chases and island escapes hooked you, Carry On offers a similarly addictive slow-burn. Simon and Baz bicker, team up under duress, and fight monsters and mysteries while their chemistry builds—mirroring how danger on the road brings Monty and Percy closer, beat by banter-filled beat.
... globe-trotting capers with puzzles, secret artifacts, and a squad of misfits?
The Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi
If the stolen box, sinister alchemists, and that wild rooftop scramble in Paris were your favorite parts, The Gilded Wolves doubles down on the caper energy. A brilliant, bickering crew pulls off high-society infiltrations and artifact heists in 1889 Paris, complete with deadly traps, coded clues, and found-family vibes that will feel right at home after Monty, Percy, and Felicity’s chaotic partnership.
... a diverse, queer-centered historical fantasy that tackles race, class, and power with flair?
A Master of Djinn by P. Djèlí Clark
If Percy’s experience as a biracial gentleman navigating prejudice—and the book’s sharp look at class and privilege—stood out, A Master of Djinn brings that same consciousness to a lavish, alternate 1912 Cairo. Agent Fatma el-Sha’arawi investigates a murderer tied to magical history amid elite parties and dangerous artifacts, blending wit, romance, and social critique much like Monty’s romp balances laughter with the realities Percy faces.
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