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bzliz'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
2.5
On the other hand, I could have done without the other “engagement”. It’s heavily implied that Mary has some kind of mental disability so Gareth’s evil father trying to trap him into marriage with her to get his hands on her dowry is downright despicable. And just plain stupid. Even if he’s your second son, even if he’s technically an illegitimate child you’ve legitimized, something can always happen to your heir. For someone so obsessed with appearances, it would never make sense to put your family lineage in jeopardy. It feels like a cheap plot point made to show that underneath his exterior, Gareth has a kind heart. There were other ways that could’ve been done.
Unfortunately, the book’s biggest sin is that it feels incomplete without the second epilogue.
Graphic: Sexual content and Emotional abuse
Minor: Ableism and Infidelity
abby_can_read's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
🎧
This was a light and cute book. It was an enjoyable read, like most of the series. My favorite character was probably Lady Danbury. To be honestly, she's my favorite from the entire series.
March 2022-⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
📱
This was an adorable book. I enjoyed it. Hyacinth and Gareth were a cute match, though it didn't seem like love love to me. I like the subplot with Garett's father.
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Sexual content
Moderate: Death, Child abuse, and Infidelity
Minor: Miscarriage
terrywho'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? It's complicated
4.75
Anyways, hello Hyacinth bridgerton, move over Benedict and Colin, I have a new favorite sibling!
I truly adored this story, and I loved Hyacinth and Gareth. It was the perfect fun little romance, and the chemistry between these two was palpable for the first first moment and I loved it all so much!!
Gareth as the tortured kind man is a wonderful love interest for the most mischievous and fun loving of the Bridgerton siblings, and I really liked how this time yes the smutty scones were still there, they weren’t the focus of the story, but a spotlight had been placed on the fun of the blossoming love between these two. The only thing that makes this 4.75 instead of 5 is the bit where he decides to trap her into the marriage because he’s scared that she’ll break it off if she learns about his secret, but I can chuck that off to a momentary lapse of judgement driven by true love and fear of rejection so it’s all good.
Ahhhh!!! Anyways, this was too cute and I don’t have a lot of rational thoughts beyond “I loved it”
Moderate: Emotional abuse
rafacolog'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
2.5
Graphic: Sexual content, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, and Death of parent
kasialipa'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? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Sexual content and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Infidelity, Death, and Death of parent
Minor: Miscarriage
beckyyreadss'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
4.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Child abuse, and Sexual content
Moderate: Infidelity, Death of parent, and Death
Minor: Miscarriage
insanebookperson's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Moderate: Bullying, Classism, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Grief, Infidelity, and Sexual content
haleysversion'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
3.75
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Grief, Child abuse, Classism, Death of parent, Sexism, Sexual content, Infidelity, and Pregnancy
madkatrob's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Child abuse
hecksbecks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, and Infidelity