3.78 AVERAGE

funny lighthearted medium-paced
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: Complicated

3.5
lighthearted relaxing 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

A comfort read. Billie Bridgerton is one of my favorite romance FMCs
emotional funny medium-paced
emotional lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

It's fun.

DNF at 30%
Don't let my opinion hinder you from reading this because I've heard great things. I just couldn't get into it right now, but I am going to try again! I've got another Bridgerton book on my pile, so I'll read that first and attempt this later!

Read this again in preparation for the sequel, The Girl with the Make-Believe Husband. Sadly, it is still only a 2 star book. It takes me far too long to get into, I don't like the pacing, and I think the writing is difficult to read because it doesn't flow. I hate saying that last comment because Julia Quinn's writing is normally very readable and smooth, but for some reason, I struggle with this one.

Fun to discover a companion series to Bridgerton! Loved the family friend to lovers trope!