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cicireadsinthedark's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Child abuse, Misogyny, and Death
readyforit's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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
3.75
3.75⭐️1.5🌶️
This book had a bit of a mystery/treasure hunt plot to it, which was fun! I enjoyed all the sneaking around and scheming. I think hyacinth has a really funny personality and she has great banter with Gareth. I loved the friendship between lady Danbury and hyacinth as well! This wasn’t my favorite in the series though, I liked some of the other books a bit more. I noticed the author reused the exact plot line from Simon in book 1 where Daphne points outhe is living his life to spite his father, and not making choices that are really about himself. Could she not think of anything else? I liked gareth but I think I liked Michael in Francesca’s story more. It seemed like Gareth was meant to be another handsome, witty rake. It’s the same story recycled again. Something different that happened was that hyacinth chose to have sex before marriage, knowing what that would mean for her reputation. Other than that there’s not a whole lot of spice in this one! Whenever hyacinth’s season gets made on Netflix I hope they leave out the bit about Gareth being forcibly engaged to who sounds like a mentally disabled woman bc she has a large dowry. I could do without the ableism for “plot.” I probably won’t reread and will opt to watch the Netflix show instead, but I might reread in a few years whenever hyacinth’s season comes!
This book had a bit of a mystery/treasure hunt plot to it, which was fun! I enjoyed all the sneaking around and scheming. I think hyacinth has a really funny personality and she has great banter with Gareth. I loved the friendship between lady Danbury and hyacinth as well! This wasn’t my favorite in the series though, I liked some of the other books a bit more. I noticed the author reused the exact plot line from Simon in book 1 where Daphne points out
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Child abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, and Ableism
Minor: Pregnancy
siankrb's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This wasn’t my favourite in the Bridgerton series but it was a nice book to chill out to. I found Hyacinths character fun and likeable and the side plot about the diamonds was different to the other books in the series. I think my main issue was that I was less interested in Hyacinth and Gareth as a couple than others in the series, although Lady Danbury being a large character in this book was fun.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Sexism, Death of parent, Infidelity, and Misogyny
hecksbecks's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Its in His Kiss gives us a little angst, quick wit and enough Lady Danbury to soothe the soul. Hyacinth’s inclusion to the Bridgerton franchise is a fun read, a little slow to get into but once we truly meet Mr. Gareth St. Clair we are ALL asking “Gareth more.” It could just be me but I saw the true identity of Gareth's father from a mile away, it could have been teased a bit better but no matter. These books are fun to read in a binge-it-all-in-the-bath sort of way. I believe I enjoyed it as much as Hy and Lady Danbury enjoyed their Buttersworth adventures. Highly recommend these books. :)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, and Infidelity
booksalacarte's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
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? No
4.0
It’s in his kiss- 4⭐️ 3.25🌶️
This is the mystery to solve book with the absolutely reckless heroine.
This is my favorite of the Bridgerton Books. It’s definitely the funniest. Lady Danbury is one of my favorite side characters in the whole series, and her being featured in this makes it so much better.
Hyacinth is one of the best girls in the family. Her wit and unabashed nature is great to read in a regency romance full of demure debutants.
Gareth was a great pairing, a rake with a great sense of humor who doesn’t take himself too seriously. He had his moments with his father that made me want to smack him upside the head, but overall he’s a likable guy.
And the second epilogue is adorable.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Gaslighting, Misogyny, and Toxic relationship
haley49's review against another edition
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
4.25
Very cute story. There were more substantial sideplots than in previous books, more 🌶 (with the exception of book 6), and all the fun Bridgerton-Danbury antics. Hyacinth instantly become one of ny fav Bridgerton heroines. A few iffy decisions by the male lead but he was redeemed. Overall, definitely recommend.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Infidelity, Misogyny, Death of parent, and Death
Minor: Classism
lunep's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Misogyny, Cursing, Emotional abuse, and Sexual content
Moderate: Infidelity, Death, Grief, Ableism, and Death of parent
Minor: Miscarriage
02062000's review against another edition
funny
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death of parent, Misogyny, and Sexism
racheldiep's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
It's just fine. There isn't much plot, in way of events actually happening. The best part of the book is the banter between all the characters. A plus for being the least problematic of the Bridgerton books I've read so far (Duke & I, Viscount, and Offer), because the bar is that low.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Misogyny, Alcohol, and Child abuse
jenkneebee's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, and Transphobia