Reviews tagging Abandonment

The Duke and I, by Julia Quinn

48 reviews

elumpio's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted relaxing 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment and Bullying

katyfortner's review against another edition

funny lighthearted 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

3.75

Loved the humor and light hearted nature of this book. I was happy that I watch the tv series beforehand because it made me love it even more! However I really didn’t like how Simon talked about Daphne like she was his property… I know that’s how it was like back in the day but I still didn’t like it very much. Same thing goes for when Daphne forced herself on Simon and forced his consent for an action he didn’t want to do. I know it’s later explained that that wasn’t her intention but still that didn’t sit right for me.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual content, Miscarriage , and Abandonment

em_davies7019's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

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

1.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Emotional abuse, Sexism, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Death of parent, Child abuse, Ableism, Alcohol, and Abandonment

Moderate: Infertility, Grief, and Gaslighting

Minor: Fatphobia and Injury/injury detail

hgallagher's review against another edition

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Abandonment and Child abuse

sillyduckie's review against another edition

slow-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic friendship, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Abandonment, Ableism, Violence, Toxic relationship, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Sexism, Rape, Misogyny, Miscarriage , Infertility, Grief, Death of parent, Child abuse, Body shaming, and Classism

Moderate: Stalking and Colonisation

Minor: Death and Vomit

cdoubet's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Ableism, Violence, Sexism, Death of parent, Abandonment, Emotional abuse, Vomit, and Gun violence

Minor: Alcohol and Cursing

megan_j's review against another edition

emotional 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

If you can put aside the incredibly problematic aspects of this book (which… you can’t) then I would’ve really loved it. There were so many ‘let me grab my highlighter’ moments and the romance was so lovable, and daphne and all of the bridgertons are just the best. It felt a little rushed at times and it almost felt like the tv series felt like it lasted longer. But the really problematic issue lies in Daphne’s decision, and it’s even worse than in the show because Simon is also drunk. However I will be continuing on and I loved the second season so much so I feel like I will really love the second book. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Abandonment, Emotional abuse, Pregnancy, Child abuse, and Death of parent

nidaelboustanyy's review against another edition

funny lighthearted slow-paced

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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Child abuse, Abandonment, Sexual assault, Emotional abuse, and Rape

Minor: Infertility, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Miscarriage

kittycuthbert's review against another edition

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Rape, Abandonment, Vomit, Child abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Pregnancy

maryclaire92's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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? Yes

3.0

A delightfully fun summer read. Certainly full of some problematic behaviors that I cannot condone, but everyone needs a guilty pleasure.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Child abuse, Death of parent, Vomit, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexual content, and Abandonment