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embla_v's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
4.0
Detta är en fantastisk historisk romans i Brigerton serien, som jag rekommenderar varmt, skriven av Julia Quinn.
Boken handlar om Hyacinth, yngst av Brigerton syskonen, och om Gareth, som får en gammal dagbok som tillhörde hans farmor. Det finns dock ett problem dagboken är skriven på italienska, ett språk som Gareth inte förstår. Men en ung dam vid namn Hyacinth Brigerton, en kär vän till Gareths mormor, översätter den gärna åt honom.
Rekommenderar verkligen att läsa Brigerton serien. Skulle dock vilja säga att det är bra att läsa böckerna i rätt ordning. Men oerhört underhållande läsning.
Boken handlar om Hyacinth, yngst av Brigerton syskonen, och om Gareth, som får en gammal dagbok som tillhörde hans farmor. Det finns dock ett problem dagboken är skriven på italienska, ett språk som Gareth inte förstår. Men en ung dam vid namn Hyacinth Brigerton, en kär vän till Gareths mormor, översätter den gärna åt honom.
Rekommenderar verkligen att läsa Brigerton serien. Skulle dock vilja säga att det är bra att läsa böckerna i rätt ordning. Men oerhört underhållande läsning.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Grief, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
quasinaut's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Oh, Hyacinth. Somehow, Julia Quinn made me like and understand a character who I'd only found obnoxious, rude, and far too nosy anytime she appeared or was mentioned in previous books in the series.
I particularly enjoyed the interactions with Lady Danbury, the insightful conversations with mama Bridgerton (and the ensuing introspection by Hyacinth), and, at least initially, the mystery of the diary. That said, I didn't get Hyacinth's reckless and enduring obsession with the diamonds. Overall, fun but not my favorite.
I particularly enjoyed the interactions with Lady Danbury, the insightful conversations with mama Bridgerton (and the ensuing introspection by Hyacinth), and, at least initially, the mystery of the diary. That said, I didn't get Hyacinth's reckless and enduring obsession with the diamonds. Overall, fun but not my favorite.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Emotional abuse
Minor: Death of parent and Infidelity
beatriks's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.0
This is the second last sibling and I still enjoy it, even if things get slightly repetitive. It’s Julia Quinn’s accomplishment that the characters differ from each other. Hyacinth comes to life quite quickly and her character is interesting and nuanced.
That is the main reason I love the books. For this part of the series, I do appreciate a twisted parental relationship and family secrets.
That is the main reason I love the books. For this part of the series, I do appreciate a twisted parental relationship and family secrets.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent, Child death, Death, and Toxic relationship
katiefronk's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content and Toxic relationship
Minor: Death of parent
readwithde's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
3.25
After reading earlier Bridgerton books, I was not looking forward to reading Hyacinth's, as she is often very annoying without much context to absolve her. I was pleasantly surprised that she is much less irritating in her own book, though still headstrong and opinionated.
As with Eloise's story, the narrative felt focused on the male MC's issues while the female was along for the ride to help him. Hyacinth has a bit more backbone than Eloise, but it still read like Gareth's story, not hers.
I liked Gareth for most of the book, but I can't condone that he set out to seduce Hyacinth to ensure she had to stay in the engagement and marry him. Although he adequately apologized, and although it didn't matter much in the long run, I don't think it's that easily excusable.
The plotline involving them searching for the jewels was very promising, but it fizzled out, being replaced by emotions, some steam, and a few arguments. I wanted them to find the diamonds, and it disappointed me too have the book end without Hyacinth's victory.
Overall, it was a bit slow for the first half, followed by lots of steam, fights, and distraction, then ending without warning. Worth the read, but not the best Bridgerton book.
As with Eloise's story, the narrative felt focused on the male MC's issues while the female was along for the ride to help him. Hyacinth has a bit more backbone than Eloise, but it still read like Gareth's story, not hers.
I liked Gareth for most of the book, but
The plotline involving them searching for the jewels was very promising, but
Overall, it was a bit slow for the first half, followed by lots of steam, fights, and distraction, then ending without warning. Worth the read, but not the best Bridgerton book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Minor: Death, Death of parent, and Infidelity
taysaraadam's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
the_vegan_bookworm's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Lady Danbury continuously steals the show, and her cameos throughout this book were refreshing and fun!
I really liked Hyacinth as a character and found myself rooting for her throughout the book. She might be my favourite FMC in the Bridgerton series!
This being said, Gareth was much less charming in my opinion. He seemed a little manipulative and otherwise unlikeable. I think he and Hyacinth got along well together, but I wish he had been kinder to her throughout the book.
I really liked Hyacinth as a character and found myself rooting for her throughout the book. She might be my favourite FMC in the Bridgerton series!
This being said, Gareth was much less charming in my opinion. He seemed a little manipulative and otherwise unlikeable. I think he and Hyacinth got along well together, but I wish he had been kinder to her throughout the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Emotional abuse
Minor: Death
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
urreadtome's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity and Sexual content
Moderate: Abandonment
inuy21's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Emotional abuse
Minor: Infidelity and Mental illness