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3.47 AVERAGE
3.47 AVERAGE
I'm not sure how to feel about this book.
I was excited to see what happened with Eloise and her story. While I do understand the motivations of wanting to get married suddenly, that decision felt rushed at the beginning of the story. Phillip having raging anger issues wasn't attractive or a good character plot point at all. His anger and having to fight back the urge to hurt his children was honestly really toxic.
Phillips refusal to talk with Eloise once they were married was garbage. Him thinking that spending no time with his new wife except in their bed is acceptable was really annoying. There were also a few times when series conversations were happening and he went straight to seducing Eloise instead of talking which really bothered me.
This book did feel more complete and rounded out at the end then the previous books in this series though, so that was appreciated.
I was excited to see what happened with Eloise and her story. While I do understand the motivations of wanting to get married suddenly, that decision felt rushed at the beginning of the story. Phillip having raging anger issues wasn't attractive or a good character plot point at all. His anger and having to fight back the urge to hurt his children was honestly really toxic.
Phillips refusal to talk with Eloise once they were married was garbage. Him thinking that spending no time with his new wife except in their bed is acceptable was really annoying. There were also a few times when series conversations were happening and he went straight to seducing Eloise instead of talking which really bothered me.
This book did feel more complete and rounded out at the end then the previous books in this series though, so that was appreciated.
Honestly this was a painful read. I kept waiting for the book to redeem itself but it just didn’t.
Should come with TW if you have had any issues with depression in general and especially postpartum depression because the characters (and I have to assume the author) have absolutely zero compassion towards this subject and are constantly complaining/speaking ill of the memory of a woman who suffered from severe cases of both.
This may have ruined the series for me, and Eloise’s story was the one I most looked forward to.
Should come with TW if you have had any issues with depression in general and especially postpartum depression because the characters (and I have to assume the author) have absolutely zero compassion towards this subject and are constantly complaining/speaking ill of the memory of a woman who suffered from severe cases of both.
This may have ruined the series for me, and Eloise’s story was the one I most looked forward to.
Benedict and Eloise are my two favorite in the Bridgerton series this far. Knowing Eloise from the previous books and TV show, she finally finds her match. A wonderful story that makes up for the cringy Penelope/Colin book previously.
Eloise always felt like one of the most relatable characters throughout the earlier books, perhaps down to her more modern sensibilities in her self assuredness, her cunning nature, or steadfastness as a loyal sister, friend, and daughter. The events that she this book off for her are infinitely human as well and the fact that Phillip’s lived experiences also drew from a deep well really aided the believability of their growing connection. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this entry into the series and it has risen to close to the top of the list for me.
I will say some parts of this book was slow, but I also thought how some things were funny especially with Philips children Oliver and Amanda. The beginning was really sad. I think this is the darkest prologue of them all so far. My favorite is when the brothers showed up. I can't help but moving on to the last half of this series, is that I find my interest not a high as I was with the first 4 because we saw much of the elder siblings interact with each other and barely heard much on the last 4 siblings. With Francesa's book being next its almost as if this is the first I will hear her speak! I still look forward to reading the series though. Julia has way of surprising me.
I think these novels really have a time and place. Family, love, a little spice. Perfect 3 star reads for me right now.
I love love after there wasn't love for an age. I always sigh when I finish a Julia Quinn book. Nothing new here moving along to the next Bridgerton.
Quinta entrega de los Bridgertons me estoy tragando la serie como si fuera agua y llevase un mes en el desierto.
Antes de leer este libro merece la pena leer:
1. "El duque y yo".
2. "El vizconde que me amó".
3. "Te doy mi corazón".
4. "Seduciendo a Mr. Bridgerton".
Como he comentado en los otros reviews, en realidad no es necesario haber leído los libros anteriores para entender este y se dan las explicaciones pertinentes a los personajes que han aparecido en las otras entregas pero si merece la pena seguir la historia en orden. Este en concreto es bastante fácil de leer sin seguir la saga.
Eloise no era un personaje que me llamara especialmente la atención entre los hermanos. Si que me caía bien o me producía simpatía pero no me apetecía especialmente leer su historia. En algún punto me hubiera molado una relación lésbica con Penélope PERO como acabó con Colin se me fue a la mierda mi shipeo así que nada...
La idea subyacente a la historia es muy simple, de las que más entre las que he leído en esta saga. Es algo que probablemente ya has leído antes, no tiene gran originalidad salvo por la historia previa de Marina. Creo que es el personaje que da mayor calidad a todo lo demás.
Al principio de la lectura se me hizo un poco cuesta arriba por el tema de la depresión de Marina... que no le ponen nombre en el libro porque supongo que en esa época no se le ponía nombre a las cosas relacionadas con salud mental pero si no tenía depresión si que tenía algún trastorno del estado del ánimo probablemente por lo que nos dicen el resto de personaje. No lo pongo en mi estantería de salud mental porque es un personaje muy secundario pero me parece muy bonito cómo está llevado.
Me ha gustado mucho este libro, no llega a cinco estrellas porque en algún momento se me ha hecho lento y Philip me ha parecido algo cansino con su rollo de.
La aparición de los hermanos me ha gustado pero ha sido un poco anecdótica extraña en tanto que los cuatro parecían muy hermano-macho... pero todos dentro de su personalidad... bueno el más pequeño no lo sabemos porque no lo conocemos pero ya le vamos viendo en plan adulto. Estoy algo perdidilla a estas alturas con las edades de todos y la cantidad de hijos de cada uno xD
Me apetece bastante saber sobre Francesca que creo que es la siguiente.
Pongo a este libro un poco por debajo del tercero (Benedict y Sophie) pero casi casi me ha gustado igual. Los demás por detrás de estos dos.
Si te gusta el romance de época esta saga te gustará seguro.
Antes de leer este libro merece la pena leer:
1. "El duque y yo".
2. "El vizconde que me amó".
3. "Te doy mi corazón".
4. "Seduciendo a Mr. Bridgerton".
Como he comentado en los otros reviews, en realidad no es necesario haber leído los libros anteriores para entender este y se dan las explicaciones pertinentes a los personajes que han aparecido en las otras entregas pero si merece la pena seguir la historia en orden. Este en concreto es bastante fácil de leer sin seguir la saga.
Eloise no era un personaje que me llamara especialmente la atención entre los hermanos. Si que me caía bien o me producía simpatía pero no me apetecía especialmente leer su historia. En algún punto me hubiera molado una relación lésbica con Penélope PERO como acabó con Colin se me fue a la mierda mi shipeo así que nada...
La idea subyacente a la historia es muy simple, de las que más entre las que he leído en esta saga. Es algo que probablemente ya has leído antes, no tiene gran originalidad salvo por la historia previa de Marina. Creo que es el personaje que da mayor calidad a todo lo demás.
Al principio de la lectura se me hizo un poco cuesta arriba por el tema de la depresión de Marina... que no le ponen nombre en el libro porque supongo que en esa época no se le ponía nombre a las cosas relacionadas con salud mental pero si no tenía depresión si que tenía algún trastorno del estado del ánimo probablemente por lo que nos dicen el resto de personaje. No lo pongo en mi estantería de salud mental porque es un personaje muy secundario pero me parece muy bonito cómo está llevado.
Me ha gustado mucho este libro, no llega a cinco estrellas porque en algún momento se me ha hecho lento y Philip me ha parecido algo cansino con su rollo de
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quiero una mujer para que se encargue de la casa y de mis hijos para poder dedicarme a mis guisantesLa aparición de los hermanos me ha gustado pero ha sido un poco anecdótica extraña en tanto que los cuatro parecían muy hermano-macho... pero todos dentro de su personalidad... bueno el más pequeño no lo sabemos porque no lo conocemos pero ya le vamos viendo en plan adulto. Estoy algo perdidilla a estas alturas con las edades de todos y la cantidad de hijos de cada uno xD
Me apetece bastante saber sobre Francesca que creo que es la siguiente.
Pongo a este libro un poco por debajo del tercero (Benedict y Sophie) pero casi casi me ha gustado igual. Los demás por detrás de estos dos.
Si te gusta el romance de época esta saga te gustará seguro.
I am absolutely KICKING myself for not following through with this read last year.
If Eloise Bridgerton has 1 million fans, I'm one of them. If Eloise Bridgerton has 1 fan, it's me.
In both series and books, I have identified with Eloise the most. While in different contexts and circumstances, her plight for individuality, intellect, and purpose hit home for me, and she quickly became the character of my heart.
It was because of this that I couldn't help but be sympathetic to her- somewhat self-destructive- actions and tendencies in To Sir Phillip, With Love.
While this novel did fall into the trap of "one conversation would fix the problem", it was true to both her and Phillip's characters. I let that stop me from finishing the book the first time around (because as storytelling devices go, it is my most hated), but with season 3 upon us, I felt I owed it to her to try again, and I'm so glad I did.
This Bridgerton novel is a love letter to all the headstrong girls. We can be strong and caring, independent and lonely, loving and worthy of love, all at the same time. I liked that Eloise's story had a bit of its own identity compared to the others, and I would expect nothing less of her. (This novel also has some GREAT sibling scenes, and the Bridgerton wit and personality are just *chef's kiss*).
Long Live Julia Quinn <3
If Eloise Bridgerton has 1 million fans, I'm one of them. If Eloise Bridgerton has 1 fan, it's me.
In both series and books, I have identified with Eloise the most. While in different contexts and circumstances, her plight for individuality, intellect, and purpose hit home for me, and she quickly became the character of my heart.
It was because of this that I couldn't help but be sympathetic to her- somewhat self-destructive- actions and tendencies in To Sir Phillip, With Love.
While this novel did fall into the trap of "one conversation would fix the problem", it was true to both her and Phillip's characters. I let that stop me from finishing the book the first time around (because as storytelling devices go, it is my most hated), but with season 3 upon us, I felt I owed it to her to try again, and I'm so glad I did.
This Bridgerton novel is a love letter to all the headstrong girls. We can be strong and caring, independent and lonely, loving and worthy of love, all at the same time. I liked that Eloise's story had a bit of its own identity compared to the others, and I would expect nothing less of her. (This novel also has some GREAT sibling scenes, and the Bridgerton wit and personality are just *chef's kiss*).
Long Live Julia Quinn <3