Reviews tagging 'Sexual content'

The Duke and I by Julia Quinn

360 reviews

nico_lechat's review against another edition

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

2.5


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picaresquedreamer's review against another edition

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Boring, uninterested

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skb163's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0


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caffinatedslug's review against another edition

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

3.75

I decided to read this series because I love Netflix’s Bridgerton series and I read reviews calling Julia Quinn “a contemporary Jane Austen.” Safe to say, I had high hopes for this book. I was a little disappointed with the writing as it wasn’t as advanced as I had expected, especially when comparing her to Jane Austen. This was a book I feel is at a middle school reading level, though most of the scenes are NOT for middle school minds. Despite this, I really enjoyed the book and will continue reading the series, I think I came into it with too high of expectations.

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dragongrill101's review against another edition

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dark emotional lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-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? Yes

3.0

The writing in this book is surprisingly good.
The issue is that there is rape. I wish I could rate it higher but I can’t.

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finnzebelle's review against another edition

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

5.0


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dremmavendetta's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

Had to read this after enjoying the series but feeling like they handled the marital rape poorly. I think the book makes it even more clear that it was assault but handles it even worse, trying to walk the clear assault back from the character’s perspective.

I will say, I appreciate the emotionality of the writing and the female perspective on sex. And the necessity of sex education the book makes a case for. It, unfortunately, fell short of rising to its own standard. 

Also i find Daphne a bit annoying and Simon a bit too melancholy. Not sure why either is desirable in their circles except that we presume they are good looking. 

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monarchgirl's review against another edition

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emotional 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

3.25

This was good. The spicier scenes were OK but overall not the spiciest I have read. Simon and Daphne were likeable and the Bridgerton crew were entertaining.

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dulcyj's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted slow-paced

4.0


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laurajeangrace's review against another edition

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

2.25


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