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hayleyvem's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Bullying, and Infidelity
Moderate: Death and Grief
Minor: Death of parent
saliwali's review against another edition
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Classism, Child abuse, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Death and Death of parent
ebancroft's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent
gemin1reader's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
4.5
I feel like the younger Bridgerton siblings get slightly forgotten, but honestly this is nearly my favourite - second only to Colin and Penelope - and Hyacinth is easily my favourite Bridgerton.
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 such a prolific shagger before getting married - found myself hoping it was all a ruse! And i do wish he’d realised he was in love before he proposed.
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity and Death of parent
Moderate: Sexual content
amomentofmusic's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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
3.0
This was a bit of a wierd one for me - I found the first couple of chapters very boring and the banter a bit trite. Kept on being told, not shown that there was chemistry between the two and their respective personality. Plus the usual amount of predictable somewhat questionable male behaviour, but that's just Bridgeton for you.
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.
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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Infidelity
Minor: Death of parent
franklola's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- 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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Infidelity, Emotional abuse, and Sexual content
hmlongstreet's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
tense
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
4.5
How can I say this...Oh my god! This book is an absolute gem in the series. Truly, I cannot explain the pure emotions I felt from this story. I laughed, I gasped, I blushed and just fell in love with it all. Hyacinth and her relationship with Lady Danbury had me laughing aloud, while Gareth and Hyacinth had me swooning. Hyacinth was positively witty with her snarky remarks while Gareth with his clever retorts made the pair such a joy to read about.
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):
1. Gareth is an illegitimate child; they did this trope in book 3 and I personally don't like it however, they didn't really make it as big of a deal this time around which was good.
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.
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.
Content Warnings
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
lighthearted
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
Very cute story. There were more substantial sideplots than in previous books, more 🌶 (with the exception of book 6), and all the fun Bridgerton-Danbury antics. Hyacinth instantly become one of ny fav Bridgerton heroines. A few iffy decisions by the male lead but he was redeemed. Overall, definitely recommend.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Infidelity, Misogyny, Death of parent, and Death
Minor: Classism
summerslittlelibrary's review against another edition
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Sexual content, Child abuse, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Death of parent
francestea's review against another edition
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.
Content Warnings
Minor: Child abuse and Death of parent