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ptaradactyl's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
It was fun and sweet and charming, but almost too sweet in places.
The characters were capable and honest, and they talked to each other when they needed to. Even better, they listened to each other.
Not particularly accurate, but more enjoyable for it. I want to read the others in the series because I like the characters, but I will space them out so they don’t get too treacley
The characters were capable and honest, and they talked to each other when they needed to. Even better, they listened to each other.
Not particularly accurate, but more enjoyable for it. I want to read the others in the series because I like the characters, but I will space them out so they don’t get too treacley
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Classism
lunarecliptica's review
adventurous
emotional
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Misogyny and Sexism
kfmcf's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I struggle with historicals, but this one was just good fun. I enjoyed their chemistry and the archetypes of both characters. There was just enough plot with Philippa's investigation, but I wish we got a bit more plot with Tommy, tbh, and I normally don't care about plot. Maybe that plot was implied from the first book, but oh well.
There is a facet to this book being mass market size that I think hurt some of its character development (by just having less time). But that's not to say that Erica Ridley didn't succeed with the time she had. Honestly, she's earned my trust as a pretty non-historical minded person.
This is definitely one of the better sapphic books I've read in the last year or so.
Oh also - why are the people on the cover just...wrong? Tommy isn't supposed to have long hair? Can publishers s t o p with people on the cover not matching descriptions omg
There is a facet to this book being mass market size that I think hurt some of its character development (by just having less time). But that's not to say that Erica Ridley didn't succeed with the time she had. Honestly, she's earned my trust as a pretty non-historical minded person.
This is definitely one of the better sapphic books I've read in the last year or so.
Oh also - why are the people on the cover just...wrong? Tommy isn't supposed to have long hair? Can publishers s t o p with people on the cover not matching descriptions omg
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, and Lesbophobia
maddramaqueen's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual content
Moderate: Classism
Minor: Confinement, Homophobia, Xenophobia, Grief, Death of parent, Lesbophobia, Abandonment, and Alcohol
daryn's review
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual content
Moderate: Lesbophobia
Minor: Death of parent
jackiepreston's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
slow-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? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexual content
Minor: Death of parent
kshertz's review
lighthearted
mysterious
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
4.0
It’s such a cute lesbian Bridgerton. I loved it. They are so sweet with each other and I love the family pushing them together. The ending wasn’t what I hoped for, but good nonetheless! It’s a good beach read/ easy reading.
Content Warnings
Minor: Misogyny, Sexual content, Gaslighting, and Classism
wilybooklover's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
3.5
This was such a lovely queer Regency romp. I adored both Philippa and Tommy, and how their relationship was full of communication and acceptance. For once, the meddling relatives didn't annoy me (well, the Wynchesters didn't — Philippa's mother did but she was actually supposed to). The manuscript/cipher plot kind of bored me and it takes up a lot of page-time. The fact that it was on behalf of a secondary character who appears in like, two or three scenes rather than one of the MCs just removed any sense of urgency and resulted in my lack of interest. I wasn't a big fan of the resolution of said plot either, nor the final confrontation with Philippa's parents.
There were some more modern phrases and vocabulary that I found quite jarring (e.g. ‘a cog in the machinery’ or 'lesbian'), but otherwise the language was fairly accurate. The cover is gorgeous but not representative of the MCs at all; Philippa is described as plump and curvy while Tommy is taller, skinnier, has short hair, and doesn’t like wearing dresses. I believe the cover photo was shot early during the pandemic though so I appreciate they had to work with what they had (I think the couple on the cover are an actual real-life couple).
Although the terms obviously did not exist at the time, to me Philippa read as demisexual and Tommy as non-binary or possibly genderfluid. Just to note since I've seen a lot of people label it as lesbian or F/F, which lacks the nuance of this particular book IMO.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, and Classism
Moderate: Misogyny, Toxic relationship, and Grief
Minor: Body shaming, Homophobia, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment
sage_alexandra's review
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Classism
Moderate: Sexual content
arlaubscher's review
emotional
funny
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Classism
Minor: Homophobia, Misogyny, Sexism, and Lesbophobia