Rating: 5 Stars
Release Date: March 5, 2024
Format: E-Book
Publisher: St. Martin's Press,St. Martin's Griffin
From the Publisher: There's a new governess at Fairmont House, and she's going to be nothing but trouble.
Emily Laurence is a liar. She is not polite, she's not polished, and she has never taught a child in her life. This position was meant to be her sister's––brilliant, kind Amy, who isn't perpetually angry, dangerously reckless, and who does (inexplicably) like children.
But Amy is unwell and needs a doctor, their father is gone and their mother is useless, so here Emily is, pretending to be something she's not.
If she can get away with her deception for long enough to earn a few month's wages and slip some expensive trinkets into her pockets along the way, perhaps they'll be all right.
That is, as long as she doesn't get involved with the Edwards family's dramas. Emily refuses to care about her charges - Grace, who talks too much and loves too hard, and Aster, who is frankly terrifying but might just be the wittiest sixteen-year-old Emily has ever met - or the servants, who insist on acting as if they're each other's family. And she certainly hasn't noticed her employer, the brooding, taciturn Captain Edwards, no matter how good he might look without a shirt on . . .
As Fairmont House draws her in, Emily's lies start to come undone. Can she fix her mistakes before it's too late?
Review:
I want, need and will read anything by the incredibly witty Lex Croucher. They are one of the best authors I have read and will read anything they write. I devoured this book and loved it. Trouble is a book that makes you chuckle and smile, which I found hard to put down. If I could, I'd give this book six stars just for making me laugh so hard I snorted tea out of my nose (not recommended, by the way).
Lex's unique voice shines through from the very first page, like that one friend who always has the perfect comeback in every situation. The protagonist, Emily, is the epitome of a lovable mess, you can't help but root for her as she stumbles through life making some of the worst decisions a person could make. Lex has crafted a character who feels like your long-lost, chaotic BFF, and you'll want to join her on her adventures (and misadventures) every step of the way.
Trouble isn't just a laugh-a-minute romp; it's also a heartfelt exploration of friendship, family, and the chaos that comes with life in the Regency era. Lex weaves deeper themes of loss, being accepted for who you and class disparities seamlessly into the narrative, adding layers of emotion to the story without ever losing that infectious humor.
🌶️ Spice Meter 🌶️ : 2 out of 5 Peppers
Final Thoughts: Trouble was the light-hearted romp I needed. I would recommend this to anyone who loves regency-romcom and needs a kick in the pants to get out of that reading slump. Yes, I'm talking about you, the person reading this review right now. You're in Trouble!
TW: Chronic illness, Homophobia, Death of parent, Ableism, Cursing, Grief, Outing, Vomit
Disclaimer: Thank you Netgalley and St. Martin's Press, St. Martin's Griffin for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
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