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lauwbinx's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Sexual content
laerkefugl's review against another edition
2.75
I don’t really have much to say about this book, honestly. It wasn’t bad, I just wouldn’t recommend it to someone. Compared to the Bridgerton and Rokesby series, it didn’t bring much to the table that we haven’t already seen. However, that perception of mine, might’ve been slightly influenced by how much Marcus reminded me of Simon from “The Duke and I”.
If you would describe yourself as a person who’s into “The Florence Nightingale Effect”, then 100%, this book is for you. Although, personally, I liked it better in “The Girl with the Make-Believe Husband” from the Rokesby series.
What I truly appreciated about this book, was the insight into the Smythe-Smith family and their musical evenings. I especially enjoyed the dynamic between the girls in the quartet. Their camaraderie and (almost) mutual detest of the annual musical performance, was quite cute. After having read the Bridgerton series, it's pretty nice to look from their perspective. The Smythe-Smith's musical "talents" were definitely mocked quite a bit in the main series. From everybody, pretty much. The leads, the supporting characters, Lady Whistledown, you name it. This sort of feels like a well-deserved redemption for the Smythe-Smiths. And I'm in full support. However, I believe this is most likely the case for the following three books, as well.
All in all, it was a relaxing read. Not one of my favorites from Julia Quinn, though.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Blood, Medical content, and Injury/Injury detail
pookiee's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.0
everybody and their mammas told me the Smythe-Smith series was good, better than the Bridgerton series by the same author, and they were right but this didn’t give me that ooey gooey macaroni & cheese feeling at all. it is pretty plain, the intense injury description in the middle feels at odds with the fluffiness and humor of the rest, and the ending is rushed. the concept of a quartet that just sucks and plays begrudgingly is cute and funny and i liked those characters.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Blood, Medical content, and Injury/Injury detail
alejandra_guerrero's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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? No
5.0
Lo amé. Desde la portada (que es simplemente hermosa), hasta el fin del libro, me hizo reír mucho, y además tiene esa sensación de época que no muchos autores de romance histórico logran conseguir. El romance es, como dice el título, adorable (me gusta más este título que el original, eso es raro en mí). Definitivamente leeré más de Julia Quinn, me encantó su estilo. Empezando por terminar este cuarteto.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content and Injury/Injury detail
zinn24's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-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? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Abandonment and Injury/Injury detail
carlyjoann's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood and Injury/Injury detail
gemin1reader's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
4.0
This was so sweet! Definitely an easy read, low on spice and drama. A really big caretaking storyline where Honoria cares for Marcus when he’s very ill which was lovely. Friends to lovers. I’d describe it as a gentle book.
And I loved a better look into the lives of the Smythe-Smith clan who we see briefly in the Bridgerton books.
And I loved a better look into the lives of the Smythe-Smith clan who we see briefly in the Bridgerton books.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexual content
skillwithaquill's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
5.0
Wow, I loved it. Honoria is a lovely heroine and Marcus is a wonderful hero. He’s a genuinely kind person, not a total dickhead like several “rake” heroes tend to be.
I’m a huge sucker for a good hurt/comfort story. I didn’t expect that at all from this book, so it was such a pleasant surprise. I’m excited to continue with this series and this family.
I’m a huge sucker for a good hurt/comfort story. I didn’t expect that at all from this book, so it was such a pleasant surprise. I’m excited to continue with this series and this family.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Blood, Medical content, and Injury/Injury detail
haley49's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
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
5.0
I loved this book so much! The humor, the relationships, the characters, the steam. It was such a good edition to the Bridgerton extended universe
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cursing and Death of parent
Minor: Sexism, Vomit, and Classism
elleelizabethx's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood and Injury/Injury detail