16k reviews for:

Colin

Julia Quinn

3.72 AVERAGE

tieraisreading's review against another edition

4.0

emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective 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

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 This book is a great continuation of the Bridgerton series. We finally shift focus to Penelope and Colin, and even though I paused the book for a bit, once Colin began realizing he had feelings for Penelope, feelings he’d been denying for years, I couldn’t put it down. 

Even though I already knew Penelope was Lady Whistledown from the show, the reveal was still satisfying. The emotional fallout between Colin, Penelope, and the rest of the Bridgerton family was one of the strongest parts of the story and brought so much depth to their dynamic.

Like other Bridgerton novels, this book takes time to explore the male lead’s inner world.

Colin’s insecurities around his lack of accomplishments, his desire to travel, and not feeling like he’s made a name for himself were compelling. Watching him eventually find confidence in publishing his writing, with Penelope by his side, was such a satisfying conclusion.

This might not be the best Bridgerton novel in the series, but it’s still one I really loved. 

misswigless's review against another edition

3.5

challenging emotional mysterious reflective fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

treewitchrey's review against another edition

4.25

emotional funny hopeful 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

oberontessa's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous emotional funny 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: Yes

samt2519's review against another edition

3.0

emotional hopeful 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

rachellauren01's review against another edition

4.0

funny lighthearted relaxing 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: Yes

spookielex's review against another edition

4.0

medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

pjays's review against another edition

3.0

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MID tbh.

Colin is really boring and this checks in the show and book. He's just a whiny little baby for the entire book. (Omg I love her? Omg I'm jealous of her?) And Penelope is great, but I feel like the writing style doesn't really do the complexity of her character any justice. I do think historical romances generally are not for me because the men are usually a miss and the culture/societal expectations make me wanna vomit, generally.

Also it feels like he forces himself to settle into loving her. Fuck that. Penelope deserves better

what can I say, I'm Eloise (from the show.)

triquiss's review against another edition

3.5

emotional funny lighthearted 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: Complicated

cutegirlmel's review against another edition

5.0

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Ahhhh