Reviews with content warning for Abandonment - The Duke and I

I can't say I've often found myself reading Pride and Prejudice and thinking, "you know, this could really use a good injection of filth". And that seems to be the crux of what Bridgerton is. All the regency goings on, with some smut thrown in. And to be honest, while I can see why it's become so popular, I don't think it's my cup of tea.

That said, it was easy and fun to read. And despite the above sentiment I did thoroughly enjoy Violet's complete embarrassment while trying to (badly) explain the wedding night to Daphne.

I also enjoyed the characters (the Bridgerton family are great fun), and their back stories were really well done. I was invested in the central relationship, but I really struggled with how Daphne and Simon behaved at various points. I'm not sure if I'll be clamouring to pick up any more in the series; I think I'll happily just stop with this one.

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staceyinthesticks's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

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annahamburger's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

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thehollyking's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted tense medium-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

3.75

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latashman's review against another edition

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emotional funny 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

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athird's review against another edition

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lighthearted relaxing 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

It’s pretty good! Watched the show first. Liked the book better. Some of my favourite scenes never even made it to the show.

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phillyhufflepunk's review against another edition

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dark lighthearted reflective 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

2.75

My problems with the book are the lack of stakes within Daphne's search for a husband which makes their whole plan kind of pointless, the Duke's entire personality in Chapter 17, the lack of any real fallout from the event in Chapter 18, and the lack of a presence of other characters in their lives.

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