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I'm a huge fan of Cindy Anstey and always preorder her books when I hear she has a new release. Suitors and Sabotage did not dissapoint! I enjoyed reading about Imogen and Ben's growing relationship and the mystery around the attacks kept me guessing up until the reveal. I'm already excited to read Carols and Chaos which will focus in on two of the best characters from Suitors and Sabotage.


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Suitors and Sabotage Cindy Anstey Books Reviews

3.5

Following a successful season, shy Imogene Chively is looking forward to summering with her family and her good friend Emily and her family as is tradition. Imogene's father invites Ernest Steeple and his brother Ben as part of hopefully securing a marriage between Imogene and Ernest. While Imogene definitely wants to get to know Ernest better and doesn't want to disappoint her father, she's more immediately taken with Ben. They both share a love of art and architecture. Ben even goes so far as to ask Imogene's assistance in teaching him how to draw. The problem is, Imogene's friend Emily seems to also have her eye on Ben, and at times it appears Ben has his eye on Emily as well. Plus, of course, the problem that Imogene is supposed to be courting the idea of marrying Ernest, not Ben.

All this is secondary, however, to the fact that it seems as though someone means harm to befall the Steeple brothers, particularly Ben, as a series of "accidents" keep occurring around him. As Imogene and Ben work to keep their feelings for one another a secret, they'll have to figure out who means Ben harm as what starts out as silly pranks, becomes ever more dangerous and deadly.

I've enjoyed Cindy Anstey's previous books and for the most part I really enjoyed Suitors and Sabotage. I loved the setting. The idea of these families spending summer season together and travelling between each of their respective houses. It was just a very idyllic.

I loved the friendship between Imogene and Emily. They are truly more like sisters and I felt for Imogene when she discovers that Emily fancies Ben as well. The internal conflict that Imogene suffers is completely understandable and as Imogene's undeniable feelings for Ben continue to grow, you do feel a sense of isolation as Imogene essentially loses her only confidante.

It's the same for Ben and Ernest. You understand that these are brothers who are extremely close. They are only a year apart in age so they grew up alongside one another. Ben tries his hardest not to come between Imogene and Ernest. But whereas Imogene closes herself off more and more as the story goes, Ben tries to make up for his feelings by heaping too much attention on Emily thereby giving her the wrong impression. There were quite a few times that I didn't find him as charming as I think we were supposed to.

And this brings us to my biggest problem with the book I wasn't really invested in Imogene and Ben's romance. I'm not sure if it's because it started out too complicated; A love quadrangle, or some such. Or if it's Ben's overcompensation in trying to prove to everyone that he is most definitely not in love with Imogene. It's not even that I preferred Ernest to Ben. I didn't really think one way or another about Ernest, unfortunately.

I did love that part of Imogene's conflict is tied up in the fact that she desperately wants to be an art teacher which is something her father can't even fathom. He insists that his daughter uphold traditional female roles. I loved that Imogene doesn't want to think about giving up her dream, and by the end we see her taking steps to make her dreams come to fruition despite the choice she made in suitors. I would have loved more focus placed on this aspect of Imogene's story with the romance maybe being a side plot.

I will say that the "sabotage" portion of the story carried me through to the end. Cindy Anstey certainly kept me on my toes and revising my theories again and again about who was behind all the "accidents".

Regardless of my feelings about the romance, the friendships, setting, and mystery were standouts, and I will still read everything Cindy Anstey writes. So I was super excited when I stumbled upon this little gem Carols and Chaos. Apparently this will follow Emily's lady's maid Kate and Ben's valet Matt. Now here is a romance I'm excited to see play out on the page!
***Review posted on The Eater of Books! blog***

Suitors and Sabotage by Cindy Anstey
Publisher Swoon Reads
Publication Date April 17, 2018
Rating 4 stars
Source ARC sent by the publisher

Summary (from Goodreads)

Shy aspiring artist Imogene Chively has just had a successful Season in London, complete with a suitor of her father's approval. Imogene is ambivalent about the young gentleman until he comes to visit her at the Chively estate with his younger brother in tow. When her interest is piqued, however, it is for the wrong brother.

Charming Ben Steeple has a secret despite being an architectural apprentice, he has no drawing aptitude. When Imogene offers to teach him, Ben is soon smitten by the young lady he considers his brother's intended.

But hiding their true feelings becomes the least of their problems when, after a series of "accidents," it becomes apparent that someone means Ben harm. And as their affection for each other grows—despite their efforts to remain just friends—so does the danger. . .

What I Liked

It's no secret that I love Cindy Anstey's books! YA historical romance - how delightful! I am a huge adult historical romance junkie, and these YA HR novels are giving me LIFE. Suitors and Sabotage is Anstey's third YA HR standalone (all three books are unrelated, completely standalone novels and not companion novels), and it's safe to say that her books are all fun and swoony to read. I'm very excited about this new one being printed in hardcover! Anstey deserves this and more!

This story starts with Imogene's suitor Ernest Steeple arriving a day earlier than expected, with his younger brother Benjamin Steeple. Imogene is expected to accept Ernest's offer whenever the young man proposes, as he is her only suitor. She and Ernest barely know each other, hence why Ernest has arrived to visit. As Imogene gets to know Ernest, she realizes that she can't see herself sharing a life with the man. Instead, she sees Ben, the architecture apprentice, the charming, teasing young man who puts everyone at ease and makes all the ladies laugh. But someone is trying to sabotage Ben, and for what reason, Imogene and Ben can't understand. It's only a matter of time before something truly dangerous occurs... not unlike falling in love!

I was actually a little nervous about this one because I figured there would be a love triangle of some sort. But there really wasn't! Ernest is doing his duty in trying to find a wife, and the more Imogene gets to know him, the more she realizes that she would grow to like him... as a friend. There was never any competition or real "love triangle", because not once did Imogene develop feelings for Ernest, and Ernest, well, he wanted a wife but I'm not certain he specifically wanted Imogene.

This type of romance is always tricky, involving two brothers and a woman. But I thought Anstey navigated it perfectly. I like forbidden romance but hate it when it involves two brothers. But this romance seemed to work; Imogene was never "unfaithful" to her suitor, but her feelings for Ben grew nonetheless. And Ben never betrayed his brother, but his own feelings grew.

As is Anstey's style, the romance was sweet, adorable, swoony, and very subtle. There weren't passionate kisses or steamy chemistry, but there was plenty of rising interest and subtle tension. Ben and Imogene clicked, and they began a solid friendship, which turned into more.

Ben is an upstanding gentleman, and Imogene is a kind and shy lady. Their personalities worked well together, especially with Ben being so lively and fun, and Imogene being a quiet dreamer. Ben is studying to be an architect and Imogene wants to teach art - their passions are not always looked kindly upon, but they follow their dreams nonetheless.

The story was full of charm, subtle swoon, and a little bit of mounting drama! The drama being all of the "incidents" that keep occurring, of which Ben was in the middle. Someone is trying to sabotage Ben and he ends up getting hurt several times. But why?

Also worth noting is how Anstey's books are always subtly feminist and in a very positive but not-in-your-face way. I love that Imogene wants to follow her dreams of being an art teacher - and I love how Ben acts like this is the most normal thing in the world (remember the time period), and he can see his life with her and both of their careers. This was fantastic!

All in all, this novel was a delight to read. I had nothing to be worried about, and I thoroughly enjoyed this historical fiction romp. The ending is perfectly lovely and definitely a HEA, so no worries there either. I am continuously impressed by Anstey!

What I Did Not Like

I so wanted a bit of a romance for a certain character (you can guess who), but I suppose I can create one in my head. Not a huge complaint, but it would have been nice!

Would I Recommend It

I highly recommend this book and any of Anstey's novels, if you like historical fiction/historical romance. Adult HR fans will LOVE this YA HR novel. It isn't full of kisses and chemistry and passion BUT it is a fun and sweet romance novel set in the 1800s. These books are simply lovely to read, and I can't get enough!

Rating

4 stars. I cannot wait to read Carols and Chaos, Anstey's next YA HR novel! I'm excited that it will be publishing in September - a shorter turnaround than usual. Swoon Reads, please keep publishing Anstey's books! And keep up the good work with these A+++ covers.
I have never read Jane Austen. So this very well may be like her books in pace & tone. I have seen Jane Austen movies & really liked them. I say those things because the pace of this book is leisurely. SO leisurely that I found myself unable to get through more than a page or 2 without wondering if there were some chores I could be doing, or perhaps an early bed time might be in order.
I found the characters dull. I was surprised by the mystery person behind the incidents but I'm sorry to say that I found this read to be tedious.
Cindy Antsey is such a happy discovery for clean regency romance. I love her books and this one did not disappoint.
I have enjoyed Cindy Anstey's regency period novels over the past few months. Absolutely my kind of reading! Can't wait for the next book! Swoon!
I'm a huge fan of Cindy Anstey and always preorder her books when I hear she has a new release. Suitors and Sabotage did not dissapoint! I enjoyed reading about Imogen and Ben's growing relationship and the mystery around the attacks kept me guessing up until the reveal. I'm already excited to read Carols and Chaos which will focus in on two of the best characters from Suitors and Sabotage.