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stupidforcupid's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Sexual content and Classism
Moderate: Sexism, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, Death, Bullying, Abandonment, Child abuse, and Misogyny
Minor: Fatphobia, Vomit, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Blood, Body shaming, Physical abuse, and Grief
hmlongstreet's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
I enjoyed the chemistry between Benedict and Sophie and the lack of "we must get married right now, as I have comprised you." Both main characters had very real and understandable fears and I found the book had a lot less talk about sexual desire (that doesn't mean there wasn't any) and more about quality time with one another which was a good break from the past two books. I was also quite surprised to learn how many ideas were taken from this book to be used for the second season of the Netflix show, which is Anthony's story. You'll see what I mean if decide to read this book and watch the show.
Again there were more questionable actions from the characters that make you go, "Ok wow that is like really not ok." But however, I think this book did a better job "making it okay" than the other two by having Sophie put up a bit more of a fight with Benedict and confronting him about his actions.
A strong opinion I still hold have briefly touched upon in my The Duke and I review is that these books are truly meant for a specific genre of people and if you are looking for a historical romance series without angsty male lead characters and timid female ones this series is really not for you.
Graphic: Abandonment, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Sexual content
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Body shaming, Alcohol, Death, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
erikalv97's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Bullying, Death of parent, Rape, Abandonment, Body shaming, Child abuse, Classism, Sexual content, and Physical abuse
lunep's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
Graphic: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Emotional abuse, Abandonment, Slavery, Sexual content, Child abuse, Classism, and Cursing
Moderate: Death of parent, Medical content, Confinement, and Misogyny
Minor: Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, Rape, and Infertility
summerslittlelibrary's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Bullying, Sexual content, Slavery, Cursing, Child abuse, and Classism
Moderate: Abandonment, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Rape, Body shaming, Sexual assault, Confinement, and Death of parent
ashleybeereads's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Bullying, Sexual harassment, and Sexual content
Moderate: Abandonment, Alcohol, Confinement, Grief, Death of parent, Classism, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Fatphobia, Slavery, Violence, Rape, Pregnancy, Blood, Body shaming, and Sexual assault
sigrids's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
Graphic: Abandonment and Child abuse
mindsorceress's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Abandonment, Child abuse, and Classism
Minor: Rape
larzipan's review against another edition
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.0
Graphic: Abandonment, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse
hrtlss_grl's review against another edition
- 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
2.25
Moderate: Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, Death of parent, Sexual content, and Emotional abuse