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hellococo927's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Julia Quinn's Queen Charlotte is a revelation within the Bridgerton series. This prequel, enhanced by the Shondaland touch, offers a fresh and captivating perspective on the story of the Queen. The inclusion of race, social class, and LGBTQ themes adds a layer of depth and relevance that sets it apart from its predecessors. While it may closely follow the television adaptation, the written word still manages to evoke powerful emotions and leave a lasting impression. The story's exploration of love, loss, and the complexities of power is both poignant and thought-provoking. A must-read for fans of historical fiction and the Bridgerton universe.
iva1989's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
melaniesmolter's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.75
misssophie2's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
lacellej2012's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
manders1698's review against another edition
3.0
It was very good and I know it’s a prequel to the Bridgerton books. I didn’t love it as much, it had the similar charm but you could tell it was unofficial and written to match up with the series.
izzy_reads7's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
These are two very interesting characters. You have Charlotte, who is the first Black queen of England. Obviously, that means she’s going to have some trouble being Black and being German while trying to find her place in British society. She has been left very isolated, as her brother has gone back to Germany and her new English family is not paying much attention to her. On the other hand, we have George. George did not want to marry; he is scared of his own mental health conditions. He is afraid that he will scare off Charlotte, so therefore he isolates her. You would think these would be such interesting character dynamics. And yes, they are, in theory, but on the page, it was very boring and flat. I felt no emotions whatsoever. One unique thing about this book is that we have two other perspectives that are not part of the romantic couple, and we are seeing the romance from outsiders' eyes. I think that’s a very unique literary device to use in a romance novel.
The atmosphere was good. As for the writing, this book went on for a very long time. It’s only 335 pages, but I felt like it took me forever to get through this book. Again, that falls on the book ultimately being boring, with my mind wandering to other places.
In a romance book, the plot mainly revolves around the characters and their relationship dynamics. As stated before, I did not feel a lot towards them, even though, in theory, it sounds super interesting. However, I have heard that this is a lot better as a TV show than as a book. This is a novelization of the TV show, so I will be giving the show a shot.
3.25 out of 5 stars.
melanna's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This basically followed the show word for word but it added the narrative voice of their inner thoughts and it totally worked more than any other book in the Bridgerton universe. Shonda clearly adds value here.