Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

Bridgerton - Der Duke und ich by Julia Quinn

156 reviews

sandysmith's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I'm gradually adding books I've read in 2021 to give a true reflection of the books I've read since keeping records.  This was the first book I read in 2021, and is what kick started my reading journey having put reading on the back burner whilst bringing up the children, previously being an avid reader. This is the first in the Bridgerton story of Daphne and Simon. Set in the 1800's the pair hatch a plan, to pretend to be on the verge of a proposal, Simon so that the mothers and daughters of the Ton back off, and Daphne to have more admirers and to aim for a real proposal. The ruse works but then they fall for each other. It is a slushy historical chick lit, enjoyable never the less. Once they get. married the book becomes an issue for me, with Daphne desperate for a child forces herself on Simon. Not acceptable from either sex. A big fat no for me, but it was picked for a book club and more are likely to be read. A pleasant enough passing of time inspite of the section outlined above.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Death of parent, and Rape

Moderate: Infertility, Miscarriage, and Child abuse

babudarabu's review against another edition

emotional funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Miscarriage, Rape, Ableism, Abandonment, and Infertility

Minor: Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Alcohol

whatisbeereading's review against another edition

emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Ableism, Pregnancy, and Death of parent

cielosiluminado's review against another edition

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.0

this was cute and funny until ⚠️ daphne SA’s simon in chapter 18 ⚠️

absolutely ruined the rest of the book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual content

Moderate: Violence

Minor: Child abuse and Death of parent

apirlroge's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Cursing

Minor: Death of parent, Sexual assault, and Infertility

emilyseebold's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault and Sexual content

Moderate: Infertility

Minor: Death of parent and Pregnancy

itsbethanynixon's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death of parent and Sexual content

readingwithkaitlyn's review against another edition

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Ableism, Violence, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Misogyny, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Abandonment, Child abuse, Grief, Sexual harassment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Bullying, Racism, Murder, Death of parent, Body shaming, Medical content, Gun violence, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Blood, Terminal illness, and Death

ghostmomxoxo's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Child abuse, Sexual assault, Violence, Sexual content, and Rape

Moderate: Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, and Alcohol

ruronisai's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment

Moderate: Pregnancy, Rape, and Death of parent

Minor: Miscarriage