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aroraback's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
My friend picked this book out for me, and I haven’t previously read the first two or any others (though I saw the first season).
The writing isn’t particularly good, and the characters are fairly shallow. BUT people being absolutely in love with each other is always my favorite. And Penelope and Colin are stupid in love.
The writing isn’t particularly good, and the characters are fairly shallow. BUT people being absolutely in love with each other is always my favorite. And Penelope and Colin are stupid in love.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
kirstinlwx's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia and Sexual content
Minor: Domestic abuse
godfrina's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Let's just say I liked this installment better than book 2 or 4.
Obviously, most readers at the very moment are probably influenced by the popular show, but in Colin's case I feel reading the book first will help getting a real grasp of the character arcs.
Also, great, quick reads, perfect palate cleansers so to speak.
Obviously, most readers at the very moment are probably influenced by the popular show, but in Colin's case I feel reading the book first will help getting a real grasp of the character arcs.
Also, great, quick reads, perfect palate cleansers so to speak.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Bullying and Body shaming
kkpines's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
might i suggest couples counselling? perhaps?
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Misogyny, and Sexual content
Minor: Pregnancy and Violence
theasi's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- 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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Fatphobia, and Body shaming
bookdragon663's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
slow-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
5.0
In. Love. With. This. Book. Ended up reading it because was having a craving for Bridgerton in the midst of the split of season 3. So glad I read it!!!! Blew through it and went through every emotion possible. 11 out of 10! Definitely will read again!!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
brookiet1220's review against another edition
emotional
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
4.0
For someone who doesn't read a lot of romance, I will not say if this is a top-tier friends to lovers novel. What I will say is that Penelope and Colin's story hooked me from the Prologue. While both Penelope and Colin have to grapple with different levels of feelings for one another, their love ends up being built on accepting one another. Colin and Daphne's conversation about "Love" is when Colin realizes the depth of his feelings for Penelope. The moment when his book arrives and he tells a pregnant Penelope "You shouldn't be on your feet for so long" is a sweet moment.
Colin's jealousy makes him a hard hero to root for at times. While he knows this trait is unattractive, he bottles it up and in turn makes her think he's repulsed by her. This makes the reader's heart break for Penelope who has been told that she's undesirable by her family and society. Colin clearly knows more about sex than Penelope does which makes him more powerful during these moments. The scene before he moves the wedding date up while he asks her if she's was okay, he does not wait for her to tell him otherwise; he continues based on his desires and her sounds of pleasure.
Portia is just as infuriating in the book as she is in the Netflix series. Her delusion that Colin wants to marry Felicity not Penelope is aggravating. His response to this suggestion is that it would be like marrying Hyacinth is funny. The resolution to how to deal with the Lady Whistledown problem was a bit drawn out.
Colin's jealousy makes him a hard hero to root for at times. While he knows this trait is unattractive, he bottles it up and in turn makes her think he's repulsed by her. This makes the reader's heart break for Penelope who has been told that she's undesirable by her family and society. Colin clearly knows more about sex than Penelope does which makes him more powerful during these moments. The scene before he moves the wedding date up while he asks her if she's was okay, he does not wait for her to tell him otherwise; he continues based on his desires and her sounds of pleasure.
Portia is just as infuriating in the book as she is in the Netflix series. Her delusion that Colin wants to marry Felicity not Penelope is aggravating. His response to this suggestion is that it would be like marrying Hyacinth is funny. The resolution to how to deal with the Lady Whistledown problem was a bit drawn out.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Fatphobia
aegos98's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
haley49'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? No
5.0
The ending of this book is just so perfect! It makes me too happy
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Fatphobia
kamrynkoble's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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
4.0
Okay, I know this is a scandalous thought, but I really do prefer the show in many regards. The Bridgerton boys are just all more insufferable in the books and require much more forgiveness (from their ladies and the readers).
BUT, this was still fun, and I really enjoy Penelope. I definitely identify with her the most of any of the female protagonists.
These always make me laugh out loud which I enjoy. I’m not leaving extremely wowed or emotional but this was entertaining nonetheless. They probably deserve 3 stars but I’m giving them 4 for fun anyway.
And the mirror bit? 😏
BUT, this was still fun, and I really enjoy Penelope. I definitely identify with her the most of any of the female protagonists.
These always make me laugh out loud which I enjoy. I’m not leaving extremely wowed or emotional but this was entertaining nonetheless. They probably deserve 3 stars but I’m giving them 4 for fun anyway.
And the mirror bit? 😏
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Fatphobia, and Sexual content
Minor: Pregnancy