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3.47 AVERAGE
3.47 AVERAGE
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
This book was fine, it wasn't my favorite of the Bridgerton series I've read so far. Unfortunate, because I do love Eloise. It just felt like a whole lot of nothing though
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Reading lasted maybe 2 hours
The romance between the two characters was not fully fleshed out and felt hollow. Eloise as a nuanced and driven character with feminism at the forefront, those traits we love a out her are pushed to the side for the sake of romance. She falls into a conventional relationship of the time because of her loneliness and that Philip seems a step above the rest in treating her with care and noting her intelligence. But it is left at that.
The romance between the two characters was not fully fleshed out and felt hollow. Eloise as a nuanced and driven character with feminism at the forefront, those traits we love a out her are pushed to the side for the sake of romance. She falls into a conventional relationship of the time because of her loneliness and that Philip seems a step above the rest in treating her with care and noting her intelligence. But it is left at that.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Misogyny, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
*3.75
This may be the best Bridgerton book thus far (and has the highest rating I’ve given to a Bridgerton installment).
There is a depth to Phillip and Eloise, and their relationship that felt absent (or was more subtle) in the preceding novels.
The plot, character development, and romantic progression flowed together neatly. The trope of opposites-attract here is something I personally enjoy/ed.
Just like with the previous books, there is humor and an enjoyable frivolousness. By the end, Phillip became the most endearing and complex of the leading men thus far (and likable in my opinion, but my opinion seems to be unpopular).
Eloise, though not my favorite of the Bridgerton girls, held onto her personality post marriage more than the heroines from the other books. Yet, she still grew, and not just into the mold of a regency era wife.
Like with books 1-4, the speed of a character’s development and their self-realization happens quickly and is tied up with a bow. That’s not realistic, but these novels aren’t meant to be historical-literary-masterpieces. In this one, the ending felt earned.
I do wish there had been more reference to the couple’s letter writing stage (though it provided good build-up in book 4). For having written to one another for a year, they knew each other very little. The timeline was a bit unbelievable (but this is romance). The stakes could have also *felt* higher (like in book 1 and book 4).
Some of my favorite scenes (w/o spoilers), were between Eloise and Violet. It was also nice to see Eloise interact with Sophie. It would have been nice to explore Eloise and Penelope’s relationship more—beyond recollections.
Though there was more potential for this story and some missed opportunities, I think it was relatively well done.
This may be the best Bridgerton book thus far (and has the highest rating I’ve given to a Bridgerton installment).
There is a depth to Phillip and Eloise, and their relationship that felt absent (or was more subtle) in the preceding novels.
The plot, character development, and romantic progression flowed together neatly. The trope of opposites-attract here is something I personally enjoy/ed.
Just like with the previous books, there is humor and an enjoyable frivolousness. By the end, Phillip became the most endearing and complex of the leading men thus far (and likable in my opinion, but my opinion seems to be unpopular).
Eloise, though not my favorite of the Bridgerton girls, held onto her personality post marriage more than the heroines from the other books. Yet, she still grew, and not just into the mold of a regency era wife.
Like with books 1-4, the speed of a character’s development and their self-realization happens quickly and is tied up with a bow. That’s not realistic, but these novels aren’t meant to be historical-literary-masterpieces. In this one, the ending felt earned.
I do wish there had been more reference to the couple’s letter writing stage (though it provided good build-up in book 4). For having written to one another for a year, they knew each other very little. The timeline was a bit unbelievable (but this is romance). The stakes could have also *felt* higher (like in book 1 and book 4).
Some of my favorite scenes (w/o spoilers), were between Eloise and Violet. It was also nice to see Eloise interact with Sophie. It would have been nice to explore Eloise and Penelope’s relationship more—beyond recollections.
Though there was more potential for this story and some missed opportunities, I think it was relatively well done.
emotional
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
funny
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
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:
No
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
Wat een mooi einde. Wat een character development. Hoe romantisch!
Hoewel ik de laatste dagen meer probeer te schrijven en betere beschrijvingen probeer te vinden, ontbreekt het mij aan woorden. Ik ben oprecht bij voor Eloise en Phillip. Het einde was prachtig, hoe ze besefte dat ze hem graag zag, hoe hij heel zijn verleden met Marina vertelde. I ate that up. Er was geen moment in het boek dat mij verveelde.
Ook de relatie met de kinderen die eerst slecht was en stilletjes aan beter werd, vond ik mooi om te lezen.
Wat me (de laatste tijd) stoort aan de verhalen van Quinn is dat ze steeds vrouwen in een klassieke vrouwelijke rol duwt. Zelfs iemand met zo'n sterke mening als Eloise. Het is de tijdsperiode, ik snap het wel, maar zinnen als 'zij is een vrouw en daardoor zal ik haar nooit begrijpen'... Daar komen mijn haren van omhoog. Niet zo erg dat ik de andere verhalen niet ga lezen, daarvoor vind ik ze te mooi en te leuk om te lezen. Maar toch!
Hoewel ik de laatste dagen meer probeer te schrijven en betere beschrijvingen probeer te vinden, ontbreekt het mij aan woorden. Ik ben oprecht bij voor Eloise en Phillip. Het einde was prachtig, hoe ze besefte dat ze hem graag zag, hoe hij heel zijn verleden met Marina vertelde. I ate that up. Er was geen moment in het boek dat mij verveelde.
Ook de relatie met de kinderen die eerst slecht was en stilletjes aan beter werd, vond ik mooi om te lezen.
Wat me (de laatste tijd) stoort aan de verhalen van Quinn is dat ze steeds vrouwen in een klassieke vrouwelijke rol duwt. Zelfs iemand met zo'n sterke mening als Eloise. Het is de tijdsperiode, ik snap het wel, maar zinnen als 'zij is een vrouw en daardoor zal ik haar nooit begrijpen'... Daar komen mijn haren van omhoog. Niet zo erg dat ik de andere verhalen niet ga lezen, daarvoor vind ik ze te mooi en te leuk om te lezen. Maar toch!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Suicide attempt