Proper Scoundrels

As I was reading the book, I was attempting to make mental notes for a review, but I kind of don't remember any of them now.

Anyway, I wouldn't recommend starting with this book. Things are explained moderately well, but both Sebastian and Wesley played parts in the Magic in Manhattan series - enough that I really think you'd miss out if you didn't read it first. (Of course, I'm totally biased, because I loved it as well.)

Notes on the guys:
Sebastian is a total marshmallow, much to my surprise. (Please note: Jade's word, not mine.)
And I am not at all surprised Wesley and Arthur couldn't get along. Or that few people get along with Wesley.

About the romance:
One of my favorite things about this book (along with everything else about this book) is how tentative they are in their attraction to each other. There's none of that first meting and my spidy sense is tingling so not only are you attracted to the gender I am, you're attracted to me. This was a lot more gradual and - even though the story itself doesn't take place over a long enough period to truly be slow burn - I appreciated that.

Note on the plot:
... Look, I loved Magic in Manhattan in its entirety. I love the paranormals and the time period (though I do have a slight preference for the stories taking place in America instead of - like this one - mostly England) so do you really expect me to not love this. (Also, it's not dragged out. We have a plot and a rescue mission and it moves. Which is nice.)