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krislenda's review against another edition
dark
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
delaneydunster's review against another edition
2.5
I watched the show first which I don’t normally do and overall enjoyed the show better. The scene where Simon is pretty much assaulted really made it difficult to finish the book. It is not Simon’s fault that Daphne misunderstood when he said he can’t have children. And then she completely took advantage of him while he was drunk which was horrific. He tried to give her every out to be in a relationship with someone who wanted children. I’m going to give the second book a try but if it is written like this one I will not be finishing the book series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Rape
jja_b's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? No
1.0
That scene was just beyond uncomfortable and ruined the book. I have to give it 1 star
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
jbraden15's review against another edition
emotional
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
solo_shelf's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
honestly… skipped pretty much the end.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Pregnancy
evief_'s review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- 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
2.0
just bc she forced him DOES NOT MEAN it wasn't rape.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
meaghankmc's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-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
4.0
Such a cute and light read. I love the Bridgertons, and I love Simon Bassett.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Sexual assault, Pregnancy, Miscarriage, Rape, Vomit, Infertility, and Death of parent
sarahreadingstats's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
After having watched Bridgerton I was eager to read the books and I do agree with similar reviews that the two are vastly different from one another. For example, Anthony knowing about the ruse from within not even 24 hours of it being established, Mr Featherington being dead already, no Queen Charlotte or Prince Freidrich involvement and so much more, but i do think all these additionally storylines make the show much more interesting than the book (which is very focused on the relationship and nothing else).
There is of course the r*pe scene which plays out also differently from the show, in the book Daphne has a confrontation with Simon then after understanding the truth, has s*x with him with the intention of having a child -> I understand relevant to the time r*pe was probably not that uncommon but I do think it was glossed over in the book quite a bit, and forgiven very easily, highlights if the gender roles were reversed? The double standard? … you catch my drift.
Simon is also very much a red flag of a man, in their first encounter he threatens to strangle her, he’s overly cocky and sexualises Daphne to the point where their relationship is purely sexual with the foundation of ‘we’re friends because we laugh and make jokes about society’.
The epilogue was a sweet conclusion and seeing Simon accept a son was nice but I have to say the show is much more engaging in terms of the multitude of storylines, the family bonding etc.
+ 0.5 stars for improving my vocabulary, a pro and a con considering every page I was having to google what certain words meant (I now have a Bridgerton glossary in my phone)
There is of course the r*pe scene which plays out also differently from the show, in the book Daphne has a confrontation with Simon then after understanding the truth, has s*x with him with the intention of having a child -> I understand relevant to the time r*pe was probably not that uncommon but I do think it was glossed over in the book quite a bit, and forgiven very easily, highlights if the gender roles were reversed? The double standard? … you catch my drift.
Simon is also very much a red flag of a man, in their first encounter he threatens to strangle her, he’s overly cocky and sexualises Daphne to the point where their relationship is purely sexual with the foundation of ‘we’re friends because we laugh and make jokes about society’.
The epilogue was a sweet conclusion and seeing Simon accept a son was nice but I have to say the show is much more engaging in terms of the multitude of storylines, the family bonding etc.
+ 0.5 stars for improving my vocabulary, a pro and a con considering every page I was having to google what certain words meant (I now have a Bridgerton glossary in my phone)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault and Rape
arianamanghera's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Sexual assault