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beckyyreadss's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
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? Yes
4.0
I wanted to read this book because of the Netflix show that hit two Christmases ago and now Netflix have announced that we are getting Polin’s story so I'm hoping it gets renewed, so we get to see all the Bridgerton siblings be happy. I wanted to get ahead and know what is going to happen so of course I bought all nine books. I enjoyed the first two books in this series. I really struggled with Benedict’s and Eloise’s story, and I didn’t mind Colin’s story. Francesca hasn’t really been a big part of the family and she’s only been mentioned every now and then. I was excited to see her story and I knew she had a bad back story from what had been mentioned in previous books, but this book was adorable.
This novel follows two main characters. The first character is Francesca Bridgerton. She is sixth born in the Bridgerton household. She has gone through some heartbreak. She met her husband John and was living happily in Scotland with her husband and her husband’s cousin Michael. One day, Francesca and Michael went on their daily work as John wasn’t feeling too well – but when they got home, John had died in his sleep. At the age of twenty-three Francesca is now a widow. The second character is Michael Stirling. He has spent his whole life chasing women, of smiling slyly as they chased him, of allowing himself to be caught but never permitting his heart to become engaged, however he took one look at Francesca and he fell so fast and hard into love it was a wonder he managed to remain standing. However, when he first met her, she was engaged to marry her cousin who have been raised like brothers. But now Michael is the earl and Francesca is free, but still, she thinks of him as nothing other than a dear friend and confidant. Michael has dared not to speak to her of his love . . . until one dangerous night, when she steps innocently into his arms and passion proves stronger than the even the most wicked of secrets.
My favourite bit of this book was Julia Quinn’s writing style. It didn’t feel like I was back in time. I mean, obviously they were going on about Snapchat but it just felt like it was a modern story. The only thing that kept me from remembering that it was set in 1820 was the referring to letters and horses. This storyline was heartbreaking and made me want to hug Francesca all throughout the book. Michael was a sweetheart who just wanted his dream girl and didn’t want to step on his cousin’s toes. Damn, Michael can also dirty talk and Francesca isn’t as innocent as everyone thought. Also, Michael pinning over everything this girl does, made me weak at the knees.
This novel follows two main characters. The first character is Francesca Bridgerton. She is sixth born in the Bridgerton household. She has gone through some heartbreak. She met her husband John and was living happily in Scotland with her husband and her husband’s cousin Michael. One day, Francesca and Michael went on their daily work as John wasn’t feeling too well – but when they got home, John had died in his sleep. At the age of twenty-three Francesca is now a widow. The second character is Michael Stirling. He has spent his whole life chasing women, of smiling slyly as they chased him, of allowing himself to be caught but never permitting his heart to become engaged, however he took one look at Francesca and he fell so fast and hard into love it was a wonder he managed to remain standing. However, when he first met her, she was engaged to marry her cousin who have been raised like brothers. But now Michael is the earl and Francesca is free, but still, she thinks of him as nothing other than a dear friend and confidant. Michael has dared not to speak to her of his love . . . until one dangerous night, when she steps innocently into his arms and passion proves stronger than the even the most wicked of secrets.
My favourite bit of this book was Julia Quinn’s writing style. It didn’t feel like I was back in time. I mean, obviously they were going on about Snapchat but it just felt like it was a modern story. The only thing that kept me from remembering that it was set in 1820 was the referring to letters and horses. This storyline was heartbreaking and made me want to hug Francesca all throughout the book. Michael was a sweetheart who just wanted his dream girl and didn’t want to step on his cousin’s toes. Damn, Michael can also dirty talk and Francesca isn’t as innocent as everyone thought. Also, Michael pinning over everything this girl does, made me weak at the knees.
However, I didn’t rate it five stars due to the lack of appearances from the Bridgerton gang. Expect for Colin, no one seemed to care for Francesca – if it was Eloise or Daphne or even baby Hyacinth, Anthony and Benedict would have been killing the guys involved with his sister. But no one threatened Michael even though everyone was guessing that they were sleeping with each other. I just wanted all the sibling banter. Also, all the Bridgerton siblings are all dickheads for leaving Francesca out of Eloise and Colin’s wedding. She is a valid member of the household, and they couldn’t wait a week until Francesca got back to London.
I can’t wait to read the last two books and see the babies of the family with all the overprotective siblings try and marry them all.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage, Sexual content, and Death
Moderate: Grief, Infertility, and Chronic illness
lct's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Miscarriage
Moderate: Infertility and Chronic illness
Minor: Death and Pregnancy
haleysversion's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Terminal illness, Sexual content, Blood, Death of parent, Chronic illness, Death, Grief, Infertility, and War
its_erin's review against another edition
- 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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage, Death, and Sexual content
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Chronic illness
erinmd156's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
relaxing
sad
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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Medical content, Death, and Chronic illness
Minor: Alcohol
lauraetlabora's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Death, Infertility, Miscarriage, and Chronic illness
Moderate: Pregnancy and Sexual assault
chrysanthxmum's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Sexual content
Moderate: Infertility, Miscarriage, Chronic illness, and Infidelity
booksalacarte's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? Yes
3.75
When he was wicked- 3.75⭐️ 3.5🌶️
This is the young widdow/remarriage/he fell first/ forbidden love book plots
The tension and pining on Michael’s part is good, but how many times are they going to be stuck in the rain? Or rained on? Or in the middle of a rain storm?
I hated how this book messed with the timelines. With it happening while 2 of the other books are happening made it real confusing.
The book is the most like a standalone. But in place of the bridgerton family you got John, but you don’t get to actually get to know him and why he was so great… you only get the guilt associated with him.
I liked Francesca, but I have a soft spot for typical middle children… and she definitely is one. She is barely mentioned in the other books, hardly any of her first love story is talked about while it’s happening.
Michael is delicious, but has the Julia Quinn typical man temper.
All this to say, I still really liked the book!
This is the young widdow/remarriage/he fell first/ forbidden love book plots
The tension and pining on Michael’s part is good, but how many times are they going to be stuck in the rain? Or rained on? Or in the middle of a rain storm?
I hated how this book messed with the timelines. With it happening while 2 of the other books are happening made it real confusing.
The book is the most like a standalone. But in place of the bridgerton family you got John, but you don’t get to actually get to know him and why he was so great… you only get the guilt associated with him.
I liked Francesca, but I have a soft spot for typical middle children… and she definitely is one. She is barely mentioned in the other books, hardly any of her first love story is talked about while it’s happening.
Michael is delicious, but has the Julia Quinn typical man temper.
All this to say, I still really liked the book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage, Death, and Sexual content
Moderate: Chronic illness
Minor: Blood and Alcohol
morellomel's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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? No
5.0
Loved Francesca’s story, and Michael was a great hero and love interest
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Infertility, Chronic illness, Miscarriage, and Sexual content
thewordlesspoet's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Miscarriage and Death
Minor: Chronic illness