Reviews with content warning for Alcohol - The Viscount Who Loved Me

How Anthony comforts Kate during both of the storms<3 I especially waited for the library scene and I didn’t get disappointed.
I did remember the book to be more spicy than it was tho.
The fact that both of them tried to ignore their feelings about eachother, and when Anthony gets desperate to tell Kate that he loves her is just adorable <3

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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? Yes

4.0

I'm going to write out a very quick pro/con list for this one as it was a reread for me. The last time I read the Bridgerton series I was in high school/college and so far, it has definitely lived up to the nostalgia.

Pros:

The banter/wit: One of the things I love most about Quinn's writing is her wit. There are so many little moments that make me laugh out loud, and I can't get enough of the sarcastic banter.

The Bridgerton Family dynamics: Always on point, always feels real

Colin: This installment in the series included bonus Colin scenes. Colin is the best character -- enough said.

A plot that discusses real issues: As with most of Quinn's novels, The Viscount Who Loved Me skillfully explores real issues in a way that many romance novel do not.

Cute dog character: Again enough said.

Possible Cons/Problems/Concerns/Content Warnings:

Period typical sexism and a lack of explicit/enthusiastic consent: As with almost all Regency romance novels, sexism and misogyny play a large role. Consent in sexual situations often means not saying no or kissing someone back when clear power dynamics are at play. I'm not an expert in the Regency period, by any means, but this seems to be considered historically accurate and is consistent throughout almost all novels I have read written in this genre. If you are particular sensitive to or uncomfortable with these types of situations, I would avoid novels in this genre -- or at least those written prior to 2017/2018 where this behavior is far more normalized.

Steam Level = Medium

For those who like a reference for how steamy a novel gets before deciding to read it, The Viscount Who Loved Me is what I would consider to be a medium level of steam. There are several steamy scenes throughout the novel, with to going beyond fade to black (if I remember correctly). But nothing is extremely graphic. The romantic scenes do impact the plot, so I don't think they could just be skipped, but if you aren't into reading explicit sexual content you could problem skim them.

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emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

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emotional funny hopeful medium-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? Yes

3.75

Notorious Rake, Anthony, Viscount Bridgerton has decided to marry this season, and so marry this season he will. He has chosen the Diamond of the First Water, the most beautiful girl in her first season, and he knows nothing will get in his way. Edwina Sheffield is only 17, and with no dowry, she's not exactly a catch, despite her beauty. And then there's the fact that any man wanting to marry her has to have her sister's approval. And Kate does not approve of Rakes. Anthony discovers both of these facts when Colin sets him up, knowing Anthony will put his foot in it.

But... Anthony and Kate are a much better match than Anthony and Edwina. And Anthony can't get his mind off of Kate, despite the fact that he's supposed to be courting her sister. They see each other at their best and worst, before being caught in a compromising position (that's not really what it looks like, but, given the time period....)

The death of Anthony's father is very important in this story, as is the death of Kate's mother, and the causes of their deaths cause Anthony and Kate panic attacks at various points. Another possible troubling point is that Edwina is 17, and she's expected to marry this season, to someone older than her.

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dark emotional fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Definitely more problematic and less realistic than the first book. It's kinda weird that Anthony is the bad guy in the first book and this one (his own story) and I don't feel like he earned his redemption. Kate was a piece of work like Daphin and Simon but they never reached Anthony's level. I do love the two epilogues their so wholesome and sweet. Stand out parts for Colin and Newton.

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