Reviews with content warning for Sexism - The Duke and I

I usually prefer reading the book before the movie or tv show adaptation, but with this series I fell in love with the show first & then decided to read the book, & usually I struggle to get through it, but overall I usually like the book more. This series is different. I definitely enjoyed the book, & I love all the little details we didn’t get in the tv show; but I miss all the side characters. Though season 1 focuses on Daphne & The Duke, you get to see all the side characters & learn a bit about everyone. In the book, you only learn about the other characters if they are interacting with Daphne or Simon. So I just really struggled to get through this book because of that. That being said, I’m definitely going to read the other books, just maybe not in order, I’ll come back to the Viscount since I know his story already. Lol

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laurajeangrace's review against another edition

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emotional fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.25

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siglerbooknook's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny inspiring lighthearted reflective 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

4.75

After watching Bridgerton I was sure I would like the book, but never would have guessed how completely I enjoyed it start to finish.

I don't think a book has ever made me laugh as much as The Duke and I. I adored every character we got a chance to know. I was surprised how little a part Lady Whistledown played in the book. Many of the conflicts in the book were far more satisfying than the show, feeling much more realistic and believable.

I would definitely suggest checking trigger warnings. Even with the show I wasn't expecting so much talk on a few heartbreaking subjects that could be sensitive.

All in all I'm very excited to start the next book even though Ibwas hesitant before having not really enjoyed Anthony's season of the show.

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mari1234's review against another edition

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emotional fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.0

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bzliz's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I have conflicting feelings about this book. I have not seen the show (though I’ve seen a few spoilers on TikTok) but I decided to give the book a shot even though I’m not a huge regency romance fan. On one hand, I started the book enjoying Daphne and Simon’s banter and I really liked the over all vibe of the Bridgerton family. Once they got married though I was less charmed. I tried to take the “period appropriate” (written in 2000, set in the 1800s) sexism with a grain of salt but it’s hard to give grace when the main characters just start acting really abusive towards each other. And that’s without taking into account the sexual assault scene.

Even after those icks are taken into account, I still didn’t despise this as much as other readers seem to. It wasn’t revolutionary, nor was it the worst thing I’ve ever read. I may continue the series if I can get it from the library.

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irb0red's review against another edition

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emotional medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

"It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a married man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of an heir."

Fake Relationship ✔️
Getting beat up by your best friend because he caught you with his sister ✔️
Everyone else realizing the main characters are in love before they do ✔️

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rafacolog's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No

2.5

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2.0

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