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3.72 AVERAGE
3.72 AVERAGE
Passable but tbh, boring. To be fair to the book, this is the first in the series that I am reading, and I'm only reading it because I'm waiting for Series 3 of the TV show, and the TV show has already spoiled me for a lot of what were probably exciting reveals in this book when it first came out.
What a disappointing read.
I had been warned by other reviewers about the journey of this book being miserable, however I had hoped that at the very least I would end up enjoying Colin and Penelope's character development in some way, but alas that wasn't what happened. Both of these character's motivations are so basic and uninteresting that when they try to resolve this huge Whistledown conflict you really don't care what happens. Penelope was published by accident, Colin is whiny and jealous of her writing talent, etc. and this is all the book is about. Sometime in the plot they fall in love but I really never fell for any of it. Everything was forced, and unfortunately because they were so absent in the other books there was no anticipation and the very little build up we had in this book was a mess that I didn't care for at all. I sincerely hope that the show does way more with these characters, as they've already established them as something way more interesting than they'll ever be in this novel. Penelope as a badass writer who wants to throw society's expectations right in their face, and Colin as the cinnamon roll of a human that he is getting his wholesome love story.
I had been warned by other reviewers about the journey of this book being miserable, however I had hoped that at the very least I would end up enjoying Colin and Penelope's character development in some way, but alas that wasn't what happened. Both of these character's motivations are so basic and uninteresting that when they try to resolve this huge Whistledown conflict you really don't care what happens. Penelope was published by accident, Colin is whiny and jealous of her writing talent, etc. and this is all the book is about. Sometime in the plot they fall in love but I really never fell for any of it. Everything was forced, and unfortunately because they were so absent in the other books there was no anticipation and the very little build up we had in this book was a mess that I didn't care for at all. I sincerely hope that the show does way more with these characters, as they've already established them as something way more interesting than they'll ever be in this novel. Penelope as a badass writer who wants to throw society's expectations right in their face, and Colin as the cinnamon roll of a human that he is getting his wholesome love story.
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Esto es una re-lectura pero me encantó volver a leer esta historia después de años de hacerlo. La historia de Penelope con Colin es tan hermosa y me encanta su relación. Dios, Colin es un amor. Me enamoré de él.
fast-paced
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
It was a good story but at the end of the day, it's just another Cinderella story which is why it's not my favorite one.
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Het is te lang geleden om te kunnen spreken over Anthony, maar het enige dat de Bridgerton broers kunnen doen voor de mensen die een review schrijven is hen teleurstellen. Akkoord, Quinn heeft geprobeerd om hem meer persoonlijkheid te geven dan enkel charming en witty . Het resultaat is dat hij ook boos kan zijn. Wel in verschillende gradaties, maar hij kan dus drie dingen zijn.
Het duurt in het boek niet zo lang voor hij beseft dat hij eigenlijk gevoelens heeft voor Penelope, maar dan duurt het nog heel lang voor hij het aan zichzelf durft toegeven. Iets wat ik ook uit de vorige boeken herken. Als je ze allemaal snel achter elkaar leest, blijft dat wel in je geheugen plakken.
Het einde, waarin hij eindelijk durft toegeven dat hij trots is op Penelope, vond ik heel pakkend en mooi. De rest van het boek kon me minder bekoren. Het is misschien dat het friends to lovers gegeven me niet helemaal ligt.
Al bij al wel oké, maar niet wauw.
Het duurt in het boek niet zo lang voor hij beseft dat hij eigenlijk gevoelens heeft voor Penelope, maar dan duurt het nog heel lang voor hij het aan zichzelf durft toegeven. Iets wat ik ook uit de vorige boeken herken. Als je ze allemaal snel achter elkaar leest, blijft dat wel in je geheugen plakken.
Het einde, waarin hij eindelijk durft toegeven dat hij trots is op Penelope, vond ik heel pakkend en mooi. De rest van het boek kon me minder bekoren. Het is misschien dat het friends to lovers gegeven me niet helemaal ligt.
Al bij al wel oké, maar niet wauw.