Mackenzi Lee holds a BA in history and an MFA from Simmons College in writing for children and young adults. She loves Diet Coke, sweater weather, and Star Wars. On a perfect day, she can be found enjoying all three. She currently lives in Boston, where she works as a bookseller and almost never reanimates corpses. Almost.
“Lee’s writing is as exquisite as ever, in both the nuanced
rendering of Adrian’s emotional landscape and the gritty world
surrounding him. Fans and newcomers to Lee’s trilogy will delight
in a swashbuckling tale grounded in compassion and love.” — School
Library Journal (starred review)
"Packed with political intrigue, romance (gay and straight), angry
pirates, ghost stories and more powerful female leaders than you
can shake a cutlass at." — ShelfAwareness (starred review)
"Series fans can expect another wonderful round of exciting
journeys, unique personalities, surprising historical details,
beautiful romance, and scrutiny of social-justice issues." —
Booklist (starred review)
“Lee crafts an absorbing adventure with dangerous stakes, dynamic
character growth, sharp social and political commentary, and a
storm of emotion... An enticing, turbulent, and satisfying final
voyage.” — Kirkus Reviews
Praise for THE LADY’S GUIDE TO PETTICOATS AND PIRACY: ★ “[Lee]
develops a world rich in historical detail, crafts a plot wild with
unexpected turns, and explores complex topics like colonization and
identity. An empowering and energetic adventure that celebrates
friendship between women.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred
review)
★“An incredible, must-have follow-up full of old characters and
new, blood and guts, and a delightful barrage of sarcasm.” — School
Library Journal (starred review)
★ “This action-driven adventure is a joy.” — ALA Booklist (starred
review)
“A beautifully brilliant story about feminism, female
friendship, privilege, sexism in the 17th century, and doing all
you can to fulfill your passion and dreams.” — Buzzfeed
“A feminist feast that challenges societal norms and forgoes all
romance, which is unconventional, albeit refreshing, in young adult
literature.”
— BookPage
“[A] strong feminist credo.” — The Horn Book
“The Lady’s Guide to Petticoats and Piracy is fun while still
being thoughtful, feminist, and an ode to female friendship.” —
Bustle
Praise for THE GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO VICE AND VIRTUE: ★
“Tongue-in-cheek, wildly entertaining, and anachronistic in only
the most delightful ways, this is a gleeful romp through history.
Monty is a hero worthy of Oscar Wilde.” — ALA Booklist (starred
review)
★ “The book’s exquisite, bygone meter and vernacular sit
comfortably on a contemporary shelf. And the friction of racism,
tyrannical entitled politicians, and misguided disapproval of
homosexuality also have a relevance rooted in current culture’s
xeno- and homophobia. Austen, Wilde, and Indiana Jones converge in
this deliciously anachronistic bonbon.” — Kirkus
Reviews (starred review)
★ “This is a witty, romantic, and exceedingly smart look at
discovering one’s place in the world. A stunning powerhouse of a
story for every collection.” — School Library Journal (starred
review)
★ “A gloriously swashbuckling affair.” — Publishers Weekly (starred
review)
★Mackenzi Lee (This Monstrous Thing) combines her knowledge of
European history with a contemporary, comic sensibility to create
an over-the-top romantic adventure complete with cliff-hanging
chapter endings and sometimes outrageous narration. Monty is a
licentious, flawed and engaging 18th-century hero. — Shelf
Awareness (starred review)
“Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue is the queer teen
historical you didn’t know was missing from your life.”
— Teen Vogue (“Best Queer Books to Celebrate Pride 2017”)
“A rollicking ride that also turns a keen eye to issues like class,
racism, homosexuality, and identity.” — Brightly
“Careening from fete to fiasco on a Grand Tour of 18th century
Europe, THE GENTLEMEN’S GUIDE TO VICE AND VIRTUE is a dizzying,
dazzling, and roguishly romantic romp. This book makes me want to
unrequite my own love so I can requite him all over again.” — Heidi
Heilig, author of The Girl From Everywhere
“Don’t read this book unless you like adventure, hijinks, and
forbidden romance, and if you do, then read it twice.” — Stacey
Lee, author of The Secret of a Heart Note and Under
a Painted Sky
“An outrageously fun, witty, fascinating, and romantic adventure,
starring a memorable trio I’d happily travel with for ages. Lee is
a definite force in diverse historical YA.” — Dahlia Adler, founder
of LGBTQ Reads and author of Under the Lights
“A swashbuckling, fantastical coming-of-age adventure that quite
simply swallowed me whole.”
— Audible Editor’s Pick
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