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readyforit'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
4.25
I really enjoyed finally seeing Colin come to his senses and I can’t wait to watch his and Penelope’s season of bridgerton!! Colin had me giggling and kicking my feet several times and the twist at the end had me screaming! I wish he maybe had more of a personality than woe is me, I’m a third son and therefore have no direction in life. I will say that Penelope kind of serves as his manic pixie dream girl in that way. She encourages him to
Moderate: Misogyny, Blood, and Sexism
Minor: Pregnancy
danicam's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Bullying, Fatphobia, Misogyny, and Body shaming
lexnicole's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Pregnancy, and Sexism
Moderate: Body shaming
prashiie's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
A 3.5 out of 5 stars mainly because of Penelope!
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Misogyny, Emotional abuse, Body shaming, Fatphobia, Gaslighting, and Bullying
Minor: Death of parent and Physical abuse
saturnpersonified'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
4.0
Graphic: Bullying, Fatphobia, Body shaming, and Sexual content
Moderate: Misogyny, Toxic relationship, and Sexism
Minor: Pregnancy and Classism
plsnotanotherdamselindistress's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.0
I did not like Colin Bridgerton. His behaviour towards Penelope makes me quite uncomfortable as it is similar to that of an abusive partner. Not in that he beats her but he can not control his emotions and
Also his thought process of
I understand that his "thing" is being a charmer and a incredibly kind person in the public but actually having quite the temper and not being sweet...and honestly that is a trope I never need to read again.
I gave this book more time because I liked the Penelope in the TV series(her authenticity, intelligence, wit, progressive views and
Graphic: Misogyny and Body shaming
Moderate: Sexual content and Toxic relationship
Minor: Bullying
monapearl's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Misogyny and Fatphobia
cocopeia'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
4.5
Minor: Stalking, Misogyny, and Religious bigotry
saliwali's review
- 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
3.5
Graphic: Sexual content, Emotional abuse, and Misogyny
Minor: Classism
atkinsruby's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Graphic: Body shaming, Classism, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting