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.

(i received this e-arc from netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.)

bearing shades of Bridgerton mixed with the period drama films of the early 2000s, this was a ridiculously sweet rom com that had me smiling the whole way through.

No doubt fans of the My Lady Jane series will be searching for something to enjoy while waiting for more books by those authors and while this was a bit fun, it wasn't as good. It lacked some of the hilarity and wild little anecdotes or side additions those books have.

That being said, this is not the typical historical book and is still a good time. My main complaint is that it was a bit too insta-love for me and I prefer a slow burn or at least some kind of buildup, If you don't mind that being lacking then this is a solid read.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me a free advanced copy of this book to read and review.

DNF
At this time, I'm no longer interested in this title. Thank you for the opportunity to read the book and I apologize for the inconvenience.

I really liked the characters in this book and I loved the plot! It was so much fun and it really pulled me in the second I started reading! I highly recommend this book!

Please forgive my grammar and punctuation. I'm not at my best.

I found this book to be a mash up of three of my favorite movies and two books; Sixteen Candles, Pride & Prejudice and Bridgerton.

Primrose character reminded me of Penelope from Bridgerton. I couldn't think of Jake from Sixteen candles, especially when the beginning of the book is reminiscent of the beginning of that movie. An insufferable social climbing mother whose only goal is marriage for her many daughters is the twinning of Mrs. Bennet. One more that struck me was the friendship of Olympia and Prim and Penelope and Eloise Bridgerton.

In finding the coincidences in this novel made, for me, an entertaining fun read. Prim becomes the talk of the town for all the right reasons in the end. Her deciding to take her life and happiness in her own hands, for one night, changes the course that her Mom had planned for her ruin.

I recommend and will be adding Sixteen Scandals to my personal library. If you love regency and the books and movies I listed above I believe you will enjoy this book.

Thank you Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Children's Book Group/Clarion Books for an eARC for review.

Well, this was a romp and I loved it! It had the charm and elegance of a Regency romance but the spunk and fun of a modern romcom. The synopsis's description of a mix of "Austen-esque flirtation and Shakespearean hijinks" is spot-on, and if you like either of those things I really suggest you give it a read.

I loved the setting of Vauxhall Gardens. I think the author did a great job of capturing its risque allure, and she sparked an interest in me to learn more about it. Were I a spunky Regency lady, I would want to sneak out and spend an unchaperoned evening there too!

My only hang up was due to the fact that I'm not a huge fan of instalove, and since this story takes place mostly over the course of just one night, it basically requires an instalove situation. It's just not my cup of tea personally - I prefer my romances to have a bit more build up, where the characters have time to get to know each other and you're really pulling for them by the time they finally come together. That said, I did still enjoy following along with Prim and Jacob's whirlwind romance.

I think this would be a great pick for younger readers who are ready to dip their toes into YA historical fiction or romances. It's a fun, light read with a pretty innocent romance. I was thoroughly delighted and I'll be looking for more from this author.

Final verdict: I loved it! I thought this book was great! I might buy it for myself and I would definitely recommend it to others.

Though this book started out promising, with a twist on the classic Bennet-esque family, there wasn’t really much that drew me forward throughout the story. I found the romance of the sixteen year old to be quite uncomfortable, and it was difficult to like any of the characters

Thank you for the advanced copy of this book! I will be posting my review on social media, to include Instagram, Amazon, Goodreads, and Instagram!

Set (mostly) over the course of one evening, we have ourselves a regency romp through the infamous Vauxhall Gardens. It was a slow start, but things picked up in a few chapters and there was no stopping this runaway train.

I have some critiques, BUT in the interest of time, I shall be short and sweet:
1) Jordan is a best-selling regency romance author and REALLY knows her history; however, I felt like she assumed that teen readers have a basic knowledge of the history of Vauxhall Gardens and the social rules of the time.
2) The ‘tidbits’ at the start of each chapter were unnecessary -and slightly annoying. I skipped them after the first few chapters.
3) While I am pro-progressive/women’s rights/etc., Primrose had way more Victorian ideals rather than Regency/Edwardian. Not to toot my horn, but there is a difference.
4) The ending. I know we’re all trying very hard to be inclusive, but not getting married by the end of the Season -if you’re courting- is a no. He’s learned to be progressive (congratulations), so have a progressive marriage. You don’t not get married if you want to stay in ‘polite society’ -especially if you live together.

While an entertaining read, this was not my cup of tea.

*Thank you to NetGalley and Clarion Books for this eARC. All opinions are my own.*

This book has an incredibly fun premise. Prim is eager to go out and see the world, and her naïveté is palpable in the text. The other characters are well fleshed out, though remain periphery. A lovely best friend and loyal sisters. But the conflict is rooted in Prim's relationship with her parents, who are far from friendly.

Overall, the plot moves quickly, but I found the inclusion of long internal monologues occasionally weighed down the text. I occasionally found myself skimming to the dialogue while reading. I appreciated the speedy resolution, but felt that overall the story could have been a bit more fleshed out and developed.

This was a quick, fun read, but I don't think it made any lasting impression on me. Great for a light read while traveling or at the beach.

Sixteen Scandals is a super fun YA book that is very much for younger readers what the Bridgertons are for adults. It was enjoyable to totally escape to the (somewhat) carefree world of high class dances and teas for a little while while reading this.

Thanks to Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Children's Book Group, Clarion Books for the digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I truly enjoyed this book! Sixteen Scandals is sort of a young adult version of Bridgerton. No sex but a lot of tension going on. Such a fun, sweet story. An easy and delightful read.

A fun coming of age novel, Sixteen Scandals easily sets the stage for a fun rom com within the first few pages. I completely enjoyed following Primrose's evening of debauchery and the assortment of colorful characters that appeared throughout the novel. Sophie Jordan is a talented writer and I can't wait to read her next book.

I really enjoyed my time reading this novel. It was a fun read and I loved exploring London with Prim on her first wild adventure. Prim as a character was amusing and witty and I loved seeing her navigate the utter chaos that occurs in every event that she goes to.

The books had an insta-love trope and I’m not the fondest of those sorts of books, however I didn’t particularly mind it. In this case, it was more understandable. Prim has been sheltered her entire life, so isn’t too familiar with the world and how it works. She has also been told by her mother that she would have to wait until her older sister gets engaged to be introduced into society and therefore start looking for suitors. So when Prim finds herself having this wild day of freedom on her sixteenth birthday, it is understandable that she is going to fall in love. I think what made this love affair even more scandalous is they were unchaperoned in a time period where chaperones were very important.
Prim’s mother even stresses she is chaperoned when she goes to visit her friend. Which brings me on to Prim’s mother. Prim’s mother was definitely a strong headed woman, however it was clear that she had some favouritism towards her older sisters. We don’t see much of this actually play out, more just her mother voicing her opinions around Prim, which I suppose is evidence enough. Her mother also shows some class prejudice against Prim’s friend Olympia which was distasteful and again fuelled a negative attitude towards the mother. I thought we would see a lot more of Olympia throughout the novel, however she disappears for a huge chunk of it.

The writing style for this novel was quite a nice one. It was one that was quite a matter of fact, which I think is quite common in lighthearted, YA historical fiction. It made it a really easy and quick read for me. I flew through the novel. However, the only issue with this is that it became a little bit forgettable for me. Sure, this could be because I read it so quickly and because I struggle with remembering books; but that still does not change the fact that I cannot remember much about this book despite reading it only yesterday.

I also felt that some of the side characters were a bit cardboard like. Only the main characters felt like filled out characters, which was really just Prim and the love interest. I think this also impacted how much I took away from the story because I had nothing to relate to or hold on to. That is my personal preference as a reader – I like to be able to relate to a character and really feel like I know them and could be friends or enemies with them. And I kind of felt indifferent about all of the characters in this story.
I did still enjoy it though, and I do recommend it if you are looking for a quick, enjoyable read set in the regency period.

Straight off the back off a Bridgerton binge I picked this out because, while not a fan of historical ficiton (except the classics), I love Sophie Jordan and Teen/YA.
Prim has been brought up to follow her name to a 'T' and has followed the rules waiting breathlessly for her Sixteenth birthday when she will be allowed to explore Society and all it has to offer.
Her parents have other priorities and Prim can see her future fading before her eyes.
But, she is not to be thwarted and becomes most unprim in her efforts.
A light romantic escape with HEA, best taken with a good dusting of salt.

I wanted to like this book so much more, but it fell a little short of the mark for me. The description read as a fun YA spin on a regency romance. The first 1/3 of the story did have some fun elements that had me sticking with it all the way through. It felt like there was so much more potential than what was presented in the final product. The storyline picked up pace the further I got in, but not necessarily in a good way. The ending felt rushed and too neatly tied up. A younger preteen might find this an enjoyable first foray into the romance genre, but more seasoned readers will likely be left wanting a lot more. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an eARC in exchange for a fair and honest review.

I read this book so fast that I forgot to review it! But I have definitely been talking it up to my friends. This book is the perfect thing to hand to someone who enjoyed Bridgerton. No need for a drawn-out series. Sophie Jordan's characters are unique, vibrant, and witty. I'm going to hand this to students who aren't interested in an historical fiction saga, but something that zaps them to the past and includes a little more than light flirtation.

If you are wanting a fluffy romance this is the book for you. However, it is predictable and full of tropes. There is no character development. I also don't really think teenagers will understand the regency vocabulary. I do know sometimes you just want to read something light and fun, this book fits that bill.