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3.5 AVERAGE
3.5 AVERAGE
I loved it!
Daphne and Simon's relationship is pretty unique to me. They don't really know each other yet they manage to be friends and that friendship turn into love by days. Though I really wish they would be more drama or at least more angst, I enjoyed this book so much.
Looking forward to read the next installment of this series!
Daphne and Simon's relationship is pretty unique to me. They don't really know each other yet they manage to be friends and that friendship turn into love by days. Though I really wish they would be more drama or at least more angst, I enjoyed this book so much.
Looking forward to read the next installment of this series!
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Is it just me or they had way more chemistry in the show?
emotional
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
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
I don't say this often, but the TV show is better! I read this after binge-watching the series, but the storyline and characters just didn't grab me as much - certainly not enough to read the other titles in the series. An okay read, but not a favourite.
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Not being a big Bridgerton show fan---I was hesitant to start this book. I also do not typically like romance. But I can say I very much enjoyed this story---probably more than the show. I might read another one in the series one day.
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
So I was absolutely loving everything about this book, I was so invested having watched and loved the series, and intrigued to see how it compared to the source material. Until the scene where Daphne essentially sexually assaults Simon and it is then implied that it was HIS fault despite him being drunk (consent who?) and her being completely sober, going against his very directly stated wishes . I was expecting it, having seen the show of course, however it was so much worse to read and very much dampened down in the series.
After that point, it left me with a sour taste in my mouth about the rest of the book and how everything seems to get so nicely resolved and no one really caring - in fact showing it in a positive light to ‘help the duke overcome his childhood trauma’ ??? Reverse the roles and tell me that would be brushed off as easily.
Unfortunately, I adored everything else about the book. Fabulous smut, great and witty characters with depth, and a wonderful throwback to the Netflix series. I will ultimately continue to read the other books despite my one (albeit large) criticism of this first book in the series, and hope there aren’t other similar issues going forwards.
A controversial 3.5 stars.
After that point, it left me with a sour taste in my mouth about the rest of the book and how everything seems to get so nicely resolved and no one really caring - in fact showing it in a positive light to ‘help the duke overcome his childhood trauma’ ??? Reverse the roles and tell me that would be brushed off as easily.
Unfortunately, I adored everything else about the book. Fabulous smut, great and witty characters with depth, and a wonderful throwback to the Netflix series. I will ultimately continue to read the other books despite my one (albeit large) criticism of this first book in the series, and hope there aren’t other similar issues going forwards.
A controversial 3.5 stars.
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes