This peek at the first five chapters got me interested enough in the story that I'd probably pick the book up if I saw it at the library once it's released, but it didn't capture my interest enough that I'd actively seek it out. The characters were likable enough, if not seeming particularly nuanced or surprising. Some of the story strained belief to the point of being a bit ridiculous, but if I care about the characters enough I don't mind that in a book. This definitely seems to be lighthearted in tone. Though it never made me laugh, it did make me smile a few times. I'm a little wary of American authors writing Brits and there were a few instances in the book where this felt pretty obvious.
I also find it odd that the title is so similar to that of A Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue, which is also a Victorian era queer romance, and which has a main character with the same last name as one of the characters in this book. I can't really see how similarities so striking could be accidental, so it just seems very strange to me. The storyline does seem to be completely different, and this is an adult book, whereas the other is YA, but it was just a bit jarring to note the other similarities.

OMG WOWOW i loved that so so much i cannot believe how amazing that was i CANNOT WAIT for this whole book i can only guess how smutty it’ll be 🔥🔥🔥

Well, The Gentleman's Book of Vices has officially sealed its place as one of my most anticipated releases of 2022! I love Charlie and Miles already, and this seems such an original storyline and I love the dynamic between the two of them from their first interactions. Written very well, with a strong sense of atmosphere, I can get a sense of both MCs' wounds and what I hope will happen over the course of the book. So excited to read more!

A great start! Looking forward to reading the rest of this a lot. Have to say, though, I wish the preview had been long enough to get to something steamy.

This is going to be a compelling and highly entertaining story. Humour, fleshed out and interesting characters, a plot where not everything is what it seems.
I can't wait to read the rest of the story, this sampler was like sampling a small helping but you want it all

I found myself intrigued by this story. I love a good historical queer romance, and this one looks to be especially fun. We have the grumpy bookseller and writer with a tragic past, the charming wealthy husband-to-be who wants to give his bride-to-be a pleasant life free from her mother's criticisms (and a signature on one of his favorite illicit books for his collection), and the sweet and charming bride-to-be who I suspect to have hidden depths.

I was disappointed when I reached the end of the sample - I definitely wanted more and will be looking forward to reading the rest of it.