It is the year 1909, and appearances are everything to the outrageously wealthy. Their world consists of extravagant houses and lavish gowns. Most important though, is social class and the role that women play in it. They are taught that it is their objective to be a wife and mother, nothing more. Born into this world, Victoria Darling has an impossible dream to break the mold. At the age of seventeen, she wants to become an artist. 
 Plans soon become derailed when Vicky poses nude for her prohibited art class and she is expelled from her French finishing school. Her parents, horrified at the news, attempt to do damage control by marrying her off to Edmund Carrick-Humphrey. However, Vicky has something else in mind. In fact, she has a lot on her plate. A surreptitious application to the Royal College of Art. She is involved in the suffragette movement. The biggest distraction may be a growing attraction to a working-class boy. He may also be quickly becoming the love of her life. 
 The high society rules and obligations, the clothes, the balls and the pretentious people overwhelm Vicky. This ostentatious lifestyle soon becomes too much and she must make a choice. Which part of herself is she willing to sacrifice in order to reach her dreams. 
 I had my eye on this book months ago. The cover caught my attention because of the historical feel. Then the premise really sucked me in. I personally love reading strong characters, and Vicky sounded like she would really fit the bill. As soon as I started A Mad, Wicked Folly, I knew I had gotten exactly what I had wanted. 
 This book starts off with a bang and once you start the pace never lets up. Immediately we are thrown into scandal, and instantly I was hooked. One thing I enjoyed was that this book really transported me to this time period. The immense amount of research that went into this novel is evident. It's a pet peeve of mine when the research isn't done, so I was thrilled when that wasn't the case here. 
 My favorite aspect of A Mad, Wicked Folly would be Vicky. She was such a strong fiery character, completely confident in herself. There are so many YA novels that are filled with insecure protagonists, so this was a very refreshing read. I also appreciated the tough issues that this book addresses. Also a great read for both the younger and older lovers of YA. 
 Overall, this ended up being a really surprising read. Even with the length, I read this in one sitting. It went by so fast! My only complaint is that I wanted more development from Vicky. Her characterization stayed the same throughout the book. Only a small quibble, because I just loved how feisty she was. I'm really looking forward to reading more from this author in the future. This author solidified her spot on my future tbr shelf! 
 Thanks to Heather @ The Flyleaf Review for letting me be apart of this ARC tour!