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The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn

rml14's review against another edition

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3.0

Halfway through the series and I’m seeing a pattern here where Act 3 is always the weakest which is very unfortunate. Having seen S2 of the show, I can’t help but play spot the difference. Until they were married, they show and book were neck and neck in the race, but the last third of the book really drags on. Kate’s trauma is interesting to explore bc it’s the first time I’ve ever read a published book with the “I’m scared of thunder” trope instead of fanfic (not to mention Julia Quinn could seriously have a future in horror writing bc Mrs. Sheffield’s death scene is WILD). However, ANTHONY omfg the book really tried to make me hate him for being soooo one track minded. Not to mention we got a whole…2 pages? Of suspense during the carriage accident that resolved itself WAY too quickly to be impactful.

flaygon's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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

3.0

meaganbrwn's review against another edition

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lighthearted slow-paced

4.0

Only book two and the rhythm of this series already seems repetitive. Still very enjoyable and I will be continuing the series!

evabails's review against another edition

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2.0

2.5 stars. Trash but I loved it.

kiannew's review against another edition

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3.0

This review has minor spoilers!!

I enjoyed this book. However it wasn’t that much better than the first book. I also found it a bit slow towards the middle and their marriage was a bit weirdly placed. 
I did like how the author handled grief in this book as well. 

Best part of the book was 100% Colin and the family dynamics was the best part of this book. 

maddiemccartney's review against another edition

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3.0

Can’t wait for season 2 on Netflix. Everything you want and more from a bridgerton book can be found here. The ending was so utterly sweet.

amelie161's review against another edition

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medium-paced

2.5

aaronburrdefender's review against another edition

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challenging emotional hopeful inspiring relaxing tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

dustbunny1313's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful reflective fast-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? Yes

4.0

cmbbella's review against another edition

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3.0

The show was better but I did enjoy the ending.