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The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn

5 reviews

phillyhufflepunk's review against another edition

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

3.25

I liked this one better than the Duke and I, however I didn't love
the mentions of desired violence after they first met. Anthony thinks to him how much he wants to hurt her in spite of her being a lady, and Kate thinks about how she's afraid of him, simply for being found in his office.
Still less repetitive than the first book and the further I read, the better I liked it. 

Notes: There were a few weird spelling/grammar mishaps. This edition also had the 2nd epilogue in the back. 
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chanelenow's review against another edition

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funny hopeful reflective 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

3.75

overall i had fun !! it was very easy to read. i giggled and felt things (largely due to picturing Jonathan Bailey + Simone Ashley) 
anthony was a very questionable character at times - stepping on kate’s hand + saying ‘I know my rights’ when kate wanted to abstain for a week…
Like i get that consent + men not being possessive of women was very unlikely to be a thing in the 1800s but it’s the 21st century Julia get with the times idk i don’t need traditionalism. 
i did love anthony being a complete hypocrite and also how similar he & kate were. 
Also, Kate’s main conflict being that Anthony is a whore she’s so real. ‘He would treat any woman well. And that’s the problem’ yasss
The rivals to lovers didn’t last too long which is fine because I like them as friends. 
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lunep's review against another edition

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lighthearted fast-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

4.5

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itsmealexandra's review against another edition

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funny tense medium-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
Horrible from beginning to end. Do not recommend at all and I really, really hope the second season manages to clean up Anthony’s character and make him somewhat decent because i certainly do not vibe with an abusive, manipulative fuckboy in desperate need for therapy. 

It was beautifully narrated in audible, though 🤷🏻‍♀️
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kirbylover16's review against another edition

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

3.0

Definitely more problematic and less realistic than the first book. It's kinda weird that Anthony is the bad guy in the first book and this one (his own story) and I don't feel like he earned his redemption. Kate was a piece of work like Daphin and Simon but they never reached Anthony's level. I do love the two epilogues their so wholesome and sweet. Stand out parts for Colin and Newton.
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