Reviews tagging 'Bullying'

El duque y yo by Julia Quinn

24 reviews

kimib79's review against another edition

medium-paced

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

2.5

In addition to her attempt to force him to impregnate her, I also hated how many times the characters talked about killing each other. So repetitive. The writing leans heavily upon sex scenes.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Miscarriage, Rape, and Infertility

Moderate: Child abuse, Ableism, and Bullying

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

macknificent's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

This book could have been wonderful if it gave a flying fuck about consent. I was revolted by the way Quinn described

Simon's assault, as if it was just a particularly risqué love scene.

🤢 

I'm so glad that I didn't spend money on this book. I will not be continuing the series.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Rape, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, and Sexism

Moderate: Fatphobia and Sexual harassment

louisebeereading's review against another edition

funny relaxing medium-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? Yes

3.5

I believe my reading experience was improved by having watched part of the Netflix show and reading alongside the audiobook.

Modern regency, fake dating, forbidden relationship, friends to lovers.

Mind the triggers

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse and Bullying

Moderate: Rape and Sexual content

meganalice98's review against another edition

emotional tense fast-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Bullying, Toxic relationship, Infertility, and Death of parent

linkamarisa's review against another edition

funny lighthearted fast-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

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Sexism

Moderate: Ableism, Bullying, and Pregnancy

02062000's review against another edition

fast-paced

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

1.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Bullying, Cursing, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Infertility, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship

actualophelia's review against another edition

emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Blood, Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexual content, Vomit, Violence, and Ableism

Minor: Death of parent and Infertility

thereadinghammock's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.75

Reading after watching the Netflix adaptation. I was pleasantly surprised at how well Netflix adapted the book, key scenes staying very true-to-book (what a breath of fresh air), but as almost always, I loved the pacing and story in the book better than the show. A few of the show's adaptations and liberties were a great addition for the show, expanding the cast and I'm sure seeding plot points for future seasons from the subsequent books, but true-to-genre, this book solely focused on Daphne and Simon. 

The banter between Daphne and Simon was *chef's kiss* perfect as was the sibling dynamic between the Bridgerton siblings (loved the trio dynamic between her older brothers and Daphne especially). Was a bit disappointed Eloise was merely a mention in this book, but I suppose it can't be helped and that her character will be more forthcoming in the future books.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying and Child abuse

Moderate: Ableism, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, and Sexual content

Minor: Death of parent

readbeales's review against another edition

lighthearted sad slow-paced

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

2.0

I have seen Bridgerton so I knew what I was getting into, warts and all, when I picked this up. Unfortunately, although I loved the show, I can't in good faith give this book above 2 stars. Obviously Daphne and Simon's relationship has the same conflict here as in the adaptation, but the minor changes made by Netflix made their reconciliation more palatable to me overall in that version. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, and Sexual assault