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It's in His Kiss by Julia Quinn

21 reviews

saliwali's review against another edition

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lighthearted mysterious relaxing 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

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cinderrunner's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious reflective sad tense 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

4.25

This is one of the best books in the Bridgerton series. It has the most to offer. The plot is engaging and has a very heavy dose of both mystery and drama. There is heart and humanity in novel that isn't as fully present in all of the other books of the series. Hyacinth is one of the most loveable members of her family and I'm so thrilled there was so much Lady Danburry. Hyacinth's relationship with her is so delightful. The only reason I didn't rate this book higher is the pitfalls of Gareth. For one, a lot of his character and situation seems derivative of other characters and plotlines. The drama with his dad gives very much Simon and Sophie, he draws like Benedict, he's another rake we don't know if we can trust like Simon. Also, he constantly put Hyacinth in compromising positions that are motivated by manipulation, entrapment, and darkness. Yes, he redeems himself and he does truly love her. But it doesn't discount the coercion and the way he uses her. We all know there is no consent if its not informed consent. Would have likely been a 5 star read otherwise. 

🚹*the app doesn't have an option for this apparently so CONTENT WARNING for sexually and emotional manipulation* 
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summerslittlelibrary's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
  • 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

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francestea's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
  • 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

This Bridgerton novel was cute and fun, a really quick read.
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gracehlc's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

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kirbylover16's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I love the sense of adventure in this book. For once, I enjoyed both main characters in a Bridgeton book. Well worth the wait. I connect to Hyacinth's desire to solve the case and her struggle to find the right person. Gareth struggled with emotions around his father even long after his childhood. Lady Danbury is always a plus. As with any Bridgeton book, there's parent trama, the reformed rake and virgin, and other overused tropes which are getting super old. I also miss Lady Whistledown, which made this series so unique. The second epilogue wasn't satisfying to me. The first was fine,
but the kid's actions didn't feel real. I would try to figure out how they got there and probably showed off to someone as a kid. Not let someone else take the glory or just put it back.
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embla_v's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful lighthearted

4.0

Detta Ă€r en fantastisk historisk romans i Brigerton serien, som jag rekommenderar varmt, skriven av Julia Quinn. 

Boken handlar om Hyacinth, yngst av Brigerton syskonen, och om Gareth, som fĂ„r en gammal dagbok som tillhörde hans farmor. Det finns dock ett problem dagboken Ă€r skriven pĂ„ italienska, ett sprĂ„k som Gareth inte förstĂ„r. Men en ung dam vid namn Hyacinth Brigerton, en kĂ€r vĂ€n till Gareths mormor, översĂ€tter den gĂ€rna Ă„t honom. 

Rekommenderar verkligen att lĂ€sa Brigerton serien. Skulle dock vilja sĂ€ga att det Ă€r bra att lĂ€sa böckerna i rĂ€tt ordning. Men oerhört underhĂ„llande lĂ€sning. 
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02062000's review against another edition

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funny 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

3.0

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racheldiep's review against another edition

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lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

It's just fine. There isn't much plot, in way of events actually happening. The best part of the book is the banter between all the characters. A plus for being the least problematic of the Bridgerton books I've read so far (Duke & I, Viscount, and Offer), because the bar is that low.
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jenkneebee's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted mysterious 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? No

3.75

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