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rosiethesheep's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
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
4.75
I absolutely loved this one, it certainly filled the hole Bridgerton left. I preferred this one to the first book, if that was pride and prejudice, this one was Persuasion with a twist. I liked how it wasn’t just a romance but about Eliza’s growth as a person.
pintsizedhelen's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
fast-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
4.0
thestrayreader's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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
4.5
Perfectly charming love story! At first I was so irritated by the protagonist. I didn't think she fully redeemed herself but I couldn't help but be charmed by Max.
lunaliz's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
3.75
kris27y's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
jenicatreads's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-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
lindseyfranson's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-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
2.5
jordlutt's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-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
4.0
ellieasnora's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
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
When Eliza the Countess of Somerset is widowed age 27 she is more relieved than grief stricken having been left a fortune, provided she can steer clear of scandal. Being able to live her life on her own terms now, she and her cousin Margaret decide to leave for Bath and live life to the fullest, at least as full as possible whilst still in full mourning. The last thing she expects is to be torn between two different men and promises of love, one from her past and a roguish poet who scorns societal convention. But a lady’s reputation is fragile and with jealous eyes on her fortune it would only take one whisper of gossip for her to lose it all.
A Lady’s Guide to Scandal is a classic regency romance and I really enjoyed watching Eliza come into her own no longer under the thumb of her parents or late husband. The side characters were also really compelling and I was really interested to see what happened with Margaret, Caroline and Lady Hurley throughout the story. I also really enjoyed the exploration of all of the strictness of social conventions at the time, the attitudes towards citizens of mixed race and the rules and the double standards between women and men at the time.
A fun read to tide me over until the second part of Bridgerton Season 3 is released.
emeraldgarnet's review against another edition
3.0
As with Sophie Irwin's earlier 'A Lady's Guide to Fortune Hunting', I enjoyed the writing style of this book. Unlike its predecessor, however, the book was less light-hearted and more of a reflective piece. It explores questions of ageing and a women's place in society and overall takes an autumnal tone.