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meganholman0911's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
4.0
This is my second time reading this book and loved it as much as the first time. I first read it before watching the series and now reading it after I feel like how I imagine characters and places are tainted by the characters cast in the show which are completely different as described which is why it gets a 4 star this time as it affected my reading experience.
I love Simon so much and he is so pure of heart with his intentions. Daphne does annoy me a little in certain scenes but love them together.
I love how the book purely focuses on their story without too many background stories like the show.
And of course the 3 Bridgerton brother have my heart!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Sexual content
cdkm9's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infertility and Sexual content
Moderate: Pregnancy
Minor: Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, and Death of parent
cascatanerina's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
A good rom - com book. Very situational and etiquette driven.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Sexual content
annelihghh's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Child death, Miscarriage, Violence, Grief, and Alcohol
jneverland's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
sultanapreeti's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-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
4.0
I honestly enjoyed the book although it was a bit tough for me feel the emotions of the way the writer portrayed as I'm not a native english speaker. Few words were difficult to understand but overall it was a nice book. I loved how different it was from the series. I enjoyed the book more than the series. The character build up, the tension was there throughout. It was a nice read.
Content Warnings
Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Sexual content
emilycruz1016's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Misogyny, and Sexual content
Moderate: Child abuse, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Domestic abuse and Emotional abuse
lucyatoz's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
The Duke & I by Julia Quinn is the first in a wildly successful book and now television series featuring the Bridgerton family.
This novel tells the story of Daphne, the fourth child and eldest daughter of the family, with her Mother, Violet, desperately trying to find a husband for her before she becomes much older! During the 1813 season of balls, she is being pursued by Nigel Berbrooke, a Baron, who has high hopes of marrying her, much to Daphne's sanguine.
Enter Simon Basset, Duke of Hastings, who, after dispatching the Baron, makes an interesting proposal to Daphne, which peaks the interest of many in high society, including Lady Whistledown, an anonymous writer of a social pamphlet detailing the gossip of "the ton" and her three elder brothers, Anthony, Benedict and Colin, who collectively decide that Simon is a completely unsuitable suitor for their sister.
I owned copy of this book and listened to it on Audible. I read this for the 52 Book Club Summer Reading Challenge 2024, for prompt 14, water polo, book that made a splash.
This novel tells the story of Daphne, the fourth child and eldest daughter of the family, with her Mother, Violet, desperately trying to find a husband for her before she becomes much older! During the 1813 season of balls, she is being pursued by Nigel Berbrooke, a Baron, who has high hopes of marrying her, much to Daphne's sanguine.
Enter Simon Basset, Duke of Hastings, who, after dispatching the Baron, makes an interesting proposal to Daphne, which peaks the interest of many in high society, including Lady Whistledown, an anonymous writer of a social pamphlet detailing the gossip of "the ton" and her three elder brothers, Anthony, Benedict and Colin, who collectively decide that Simon is a completely unsuitable suitor for their sister.
I owned copy of this book and listened to it on Audible. I read this for the 52 Book Club Summer Reading Challenge 2024, for prompt 14, water polo, book that made a splash.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Violence, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Gun violence, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
brynn_books's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-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
2.0
Honestly... I'm not a big fan of this couple. I didn't like them in the first season and I don't like them now.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Abandonment
seefoody's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-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
3.0
Fun, easy read. Cheesy. But good thing I love cheese.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Sexual assault