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jelkebooks'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
5.0
reread 2024
I'm so glad I decided to reread this one, because when I originally read this I was pretty new to historical romances (it's not like I'm an expert now though, but I've read quite a few at this point), and I have wondered if I just loved this so much because I was still new to the genre. However, I still absolutely ADORED this book upon reread. Everything about this just really worked for me, and the romantic quotes were just absolutely everything. I swooned at several points. On top of that I also just think this book is incredibly funny, and a really addictive and engaging read.
Penelope is just the love of my life. I absolutely adore her. She is just such a delight of a character. She's really funny, incredibly kind, and just super smart. I also love how througout this book she just got so much more confident in herself and Colin barely played a part in it. It's just her getting older, and bolder. I just loved it!
Colin is also just a great character. He is funny, and the way he's just utterly obsessed with Penelope is just my everything. The way he praises her throughout this novel just has my heart. I do have to say that right after the Lady Whistledown reveal he does turn into a bit of an ass in a way that feels a bit out of character, but I do think ultimately he worked through those feelings, apologised for his behaviour, and changed. So I don't think I can blame him too much.
Colin and Penelope are absolutely everything together. Their relationship is just adorable, and is just the perfect example of why friends to lovers is the superior trope to me. On top of that they also just have a great steamy moments, and their banter is absolute top notch. Penelope also fits perfectly into the Bridgerton family, and I love how Colin strongwills the Featheringtons into respecting Penelope more. They just feel so incredibly made for each other. Ugh, I'm in love !!!!
Moderate: Bullying and Fatphobia
booked4adventure's review against another edition
- 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
Minor: Sexism and Bullying
britwalsh16's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Classism, Bullying, Sexual content, Cursing, Misogyny, and Sexism
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Body shaming, and Physical abuse
Minor: Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Stalking
granolagrandma'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
4.5
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Fatphobia
sudatot's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Bullying, Fatphobia, and Sexual content
Moderate: Body shaming, Child abuse, Injury/Injury detail, and Sexism
Minor: Physical abuse and Pregnancy
mikaylawood'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
3.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Alcohol, Pregnancy, and Death of parent
meghanm404's review against another edition
- 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
3.25
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Bullying, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Animal death, and Body shaming
tinkerswiftie'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
5.0
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Misogyny
Minor: Sexual content
faith_loreto14's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
It is beautiful from the start to ending.
Words are not enough to describe just how much I love this book and every character, except of Cressida twombley i hate her!
I miss them already!!
From now on Julia Quinn is my new favorite author!
Graphic: Bullying, Body shaming, and Fatphobia
rafacolog's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
Graphic: Fatphobia, Body shaming, Sexism, Bullying, and Sexual content