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Uma Noite Como Esta by Julia Quinn

13 reviews

johannakheinen's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted reflective 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Sexual content, Rape, Abandonment, Bullying, Sexual harassment, Classism, Kidnapping, and Violence

Minor: Infertility

smuttymcbookface's review against another edition

slow-paced

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

2.75

Normally, I can digest books like this over and over. However, there was just something about Daniel that gave me the ick.

After seeing Anne on stage, he does the only reasonable thing whilst she tries to escape, which is to manhandle her then kiss her. Then, suddenly he's all "consent" and "only if you say yes first". Anne is clear that a relationship with him could ruin her, beyond her already "ruined" life. But Daniel can't see past his own parts.

As if the ickiness of the love wasn't enough, it was also somehow dull? I found myself enjoying the conversations with everyone present more than the ones between Daniel and Anne.

Then, to top it all off, the spiel about

reclaiming her virginity, and him being "The first man she... The first man she..." was poorly executed. I don't mind reclaiming part of yourself, or understanding that your value is more than something that is more concept than reality, but it was done so poorly here.

All-in-all, this was just not for me.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Kidnapping, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Blood, Violence, and Gun violence

gemin1reader's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted

3.75

I really think everyone is sleeping on the Smythe-Smith series, they’re such a fun and loving family and there’s a great line-up of supporting characters. I love the little extra peek into the Bridgerton world too. 

This one was maybe a bit insta-love for me, and I really hate the ‘I must kiss this random woman I’ve never met without any indication she’s interested’ behaviour. But beyond that it was really sweet, funny with a bit of drama and adventure/danger thrown in too. 

I really liked Anne as a heroine, very pragmatic and endearing. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Stalking, Violence, and Sexual content

not_asha01's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcohol, Bullying, Death, Gun violence, Infertility, Medical content, Misogyny, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Stalking, Abandonment, Blood, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Pregnancy, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, and Violence

Minor: Addiction and Alcoholism

haley49's review against another edition

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? No

4.25

I loved this Cinderella-esque story with its humor, ensamblé cast, and character depth—plus lots of cheesy cuteness. 

However, there were a few moments where it felt uncomfortable that he didn’t understand that he shouldn’t hit on his aunt’s employee and it felt a bit too imbalanced. They did rectify that with lots of consent but still…idk how he knew she was interested without a little audacity on his part. 

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Content Warnings

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

Moderate: Gun violence, Violence, and Sexism

itsgnat's review against another edition

medium-paced

• Loveable characters? No

2.0

I really didn't like this story.  There's no chemistry between the characters and it all feels forced. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Stalking

littlewishling's review against another edition

dark emotional 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

3.0

I didn't love this book. It starts off with a kiss where the consent is not all there so that soured me for the rest of the book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Sexual assault and Kidnapping

Minor: Violence

embla_v's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted

4.0

Andra delen i Smythe-Smith-kvartetten, en serie av Julia Quinn. En bok full av spänning, dramatik och mycket kärlek. 

Huvudkaraktärerna är Daniel, greven som varit på flykt de senaste tre åren efter en olycklig natt och en ännu olyckligare morgon. Den andra huvudkaraktären är Anne som jobbar som guvernant till Daniels tre kusiner och har ett mystiskt förflutet. 

Som sagt en otrolig dramatisk och spännande bok med mycket kärlek. Rekommenderar till alla Brigerton-älskare eller om man vill ha en underhållande bok med historisk romans. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Abandonment, Ableism, Classism, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Rape, Car accident, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Medical content, and Violence

bookswstella's review against another edition

challenging dark hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

It was definitely not the worst book I’ve read but not among the best ones either. There was some cute moments and I liked the characters but sometimes it was so awkward. 

I think this one (as the first book in the serie) a a mix of some of the Bridgerton sibling’s books.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Hate crime, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Violence, and Stalking

lilyofthevalley_reads's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny mysterious tense medium-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

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Kidnapping, Violence, and Stalking

Minor: Sexual content and Sexual harassment