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gemin1reader's review against another edition
4.5
I really loved the way they fell in love and the slight mystery of the jewels and the diary. The only thing that nudged it down for me was basically that I wish Gareth hadn’t been
Graphic: Infidelity and Death of parent
Moderate: Sexual content
amomentofmusic's review against another edition
- 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
3.0
But then, later on I liked how much the personality of Hyacinth and Gareth came through and thought the resolution of the tension between him and his father well done. So bit of a mixed bagged overall.
Graphic: Sexual content and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Infidelity
Minor: Death of parent
franklola's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Moderate: Death of parent, Infidelity, Emotional abuse, and Sexual content
hmlongstreet's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I felt connected to both Hyacinth and Gareth while they discussed their fears and troubles, having felt many of them myself which was so lovely and brought my closer to them both in an curious way. This book was just FILLED with romance and charm that tickled me pink. Both characters were very well written, and most moments never felt questionably non consensual (which I was beginning to find was quite a common thing in this series).
Gareth has by far got to be the best male main character in the whole series (we will see after I read Gregory's story however) as he rarely treats Hyacinth like...how should I say this..? like he has no idea what she means to him so he just kisses her and then being forced to marry. Also Gareth just a tiny bit reminds me of my own boyfriend, so maybe that is why I am so fond of him. And Hyacinth... well if you've seen the Netflix adaptation, she is exactly like Eloise in the show. I would not be surprise if the show based Eloise off Hyacinth in the novel. Hyacinth is just so funny, and her one liners are the best! The overall plot given to the book was so adventuress and fun, as I felt the excitement right along with the characters
There are only a few things I didn't like which I will list (they are kind of spoilers though):
2. Gareth is just another rake; why are all the men talked about as being rakes, and having mistresses. Gareth is makes male lead #4 to be described as a rake.
3. No one wants to marry Hyacinth because of the way she acts; this plot point was very similar to both Daphne and Penelope's characters.
4. Gareth taking advantage of Hyacinth to anger his father and get her to not back out of their engagement; the book was going so good and then they turned Gareth into all the other male leads
Another this time add is how confusing the relationship between Gareth and his father was, like Gareth's father was all like "oh you are so predictable with Hyacinth", so Gareth responses by trying to make him irritated by doing exactly what his father said he would do. But it actually gives his father fuel to harass Gareth even more...like where is that logic-?
Even though I didn't like certain things in this book the good does out way the bad, if you are going to read any of the Bridgerton books it has to be this one.
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Sexual content
Moderate: Infidelity and Death
Minor: Death of parent, Grief, and Classism
haley49's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Infidelity, Misogyny, Death of parent, and Death
Minor: Classism
summerslittlelibrary's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Infidelity, Sexual content, Child abuse, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Death of parent
francestea's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Minor: Child abuse and Death of parent
rebeccajost's review against another edition
- 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
Minor: Grief and Death of parent
lunep's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Violence, Misogyny, Cursing, Emotional abuse, and Sexual content
Moderate: Infidelity, Death, Grief, Ableism, and Death of parent
Minor: Miscarriage
izzyf16's review against another edition
4.0
Moderate: Infidelity
Minor: Death of parent and Emotional abuse