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Honestly, I have a kind of hate-love relationship with this book, and I still loved every minute of it. I didn't start because the series or crowd worship pulled me in, but because I just needed a good enemies to lovers/hate to love book and I had this at hand.

Kate was arguably my favorite in the book, I really liked that there was so much fire in her, and she wasn't afraid to speak her mind, she was confident and courageous. Her trauma is just so sad, I wanted to hug her every time and tell her everything is alright, it is just a storm.

Anthony often annoyed me with his...well, let's say interesting, utterances, even though I thought I would bow down to him. However he developed during the book and did him a lot of good, by the end I began to see in him the light and the balance he really needed.

I loved the others very much; Edwina was all cheerful and kind, Colin always made me laugh and I'm infinitely grateful to him, I haven't smiled so much in a long time. Violet and Mary are so perfect as mothers, I love their dynamic with their kids, it just looks like they could jump into a volcano if that means they can protected them.

I wouldn't necessarily label a love story as enemies to lovers, but rather hate to love. However it was, I really liked the relationship between them, as the burning dislike eventually turns into desire and passion. Both have lost an awful lot and deserve happiness and peace in the embrace of a loving family. I loved their little sweet moments together.

The plot flowed nicely, the scenes matched well, were understandable and easy to follow, there were some strange moments (for example, the behavior of the animals - Newton (my heart) - is terribly far from reality) that I couldn't really absorb. The time jumps were not distracting and the pace was adequate. The ending was nicely closed (I'm especially glad we got some confirmation at the end, and it may seem terribly small, but to me that tiny sentence meant the world)

Content Warnings

rar32's review against another edition

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dark emotional fast-paced

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

3.25

norahjreads's review against another edition

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emotional medium-paced

3.0

nmussarrat's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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? Yes

3.75

ameliasreadinghaven's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I. Love. Them. SO. MUCH!!

Anthony Bridgerton is my husband!!

luhendry's review against another edition

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4.0

An easy read, sorry but I definitely like the tv show story line better

karenbookshelf's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted 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

4.0

After the fiasco that was The Duke and I, I just needed this book to be miles better. And let me tell you, it did not disappoint!!! 💳💥💳💥💳💥

Anthony and Kate??
Kate and Anthony???
Anthony and Kate????
Perfection!
I love them with all my heart ( ´ ▽ ` ).｡ｏ♡

Their story was so good, I lived everything that I read, even the parts that made me a bit frustrated and made my heart ache.
But who doesn't like a book that is painful?? 🥲🥲

Another thing I loved in this book is how both Kate and Anthony help each other with their fears. The way Anthony stayed next to Kate whenever there was a storm or when she heard the real reason behind her fear. I think book Anthony is coming for show Anthony (at least book Anthony didn't continue his pursuit of Edwina until a wedding 💀💀). And Kate when she told Anthony that he won't die as soon as he reached his dad's age when he died, cause ngl that is an irrational fear but an understandable one I guess.

I love all the Bridgerton siblings so much, and I can't wait to read more of the rest. Benedict's book is next and he's my favorite on the show, I hope his book won't be a "The Duke and I" replica 💀

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