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3.47 AVERAGE
3.47 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
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
Enjoyed this one the most so far.
I’ve watched all the shows and started reading the series. The show is different than the books. This one so far has been my favorite since the shows aren’t caught up but I also feel the story was well written.
I’ve watched all the shows and started reading the series. The show is different than the books. This one so far has been my favorite since the shows aren’t caught up but I also feel the story was well written.
Probably my absolute least favorite book of the series so far. Extremely disappointing
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Este libro me ha gustado tanto como los anteriores, la trama te atrapa y desde que comienzas a leer tienes la necesidad de continuar para ver como, en este caso Eloise, sale de tal lio.
Tengo que confesar que este libro me ha sorprendido muchísimo, ni positiva ni negativamente, simplemente no me esperaba el camino que toma la trama. Es cierto que la Eloise de la serie es muchísimo más feminista y más independiente (probablemente para conectar mejor con el espectador), sin embargo, en los libros se siguen viendo esos rasgos, como no acepta lo establecido como el hecho de practicar tiro (entre otras cosas). La esencia de Eloise sigue presente en todo momento de la historia, habla y dice en todo momento lo que piensa, discute cuando no está de acuerdo...
Por todo esto, cuando la trama se centra en como Sir Phillip busca esposa para que se encargue de sus hijos y de su hogar, me dejó en shock. Es lo último que le pegaba a Eloise. Sin embargo, confieso que a mi la moto me la han vendido bastante bien. Los hechos se van desarrollando poco a poco y el hecho de que Eloise no tenga reparo en ponerse al nivel de los mellizos y seguirles el juego también le pega al tener tantos hermanos.
Tengo que decir que Sir Phillip me crea sentimientos encontrados, lo presentan como una persona reservada y de pocas palabras. No obstante, es el personaje que más frases y escenas románticas protagoniza de todos los libros de forma lícita. Expresa con palabras lo que siente en muchísimas ocasiones y muestra sus sentimientos de forma plena, lo que irónicamente ninguno de los Bridgerton lleva tan lejos. Y me causa bastante impresión, porque les pega más al resto de personajes. Sin embargo, también tiene sus sombras y en ciertas ocasiones yo no sabía qué esperar exactamente de este personaje.
Lo último que me queda por decir es que el hilo conductor de este libro se me ha quedado un poco flojo, cuando me he dado cuenta ya iba por el 70% del libro y no había pasado "nada".
También digo que me he leído el libro en un día y he estado enganchadísima. A pesar de que parece una reseña negativa si lo veo con perspectiva, el libro me ha gustado muchísimo y lo he disfrutado. Sobre todo cierta escena donde aparecen más de un Bridgerton por sorpresa jeje.
Tengo que confesar que este libro me ha sorprendido muchísimo, ni positiva ni negativamente, simplemente no me esperaba el camino que toma la trama. Es cierto que la Eloise de la serie es muchísimo más feminista y más independiente (probablemente para conectar mejor con el espectador), sin embargo, en los libros se siguen viendo esos rasgos, como no acepta lo establecido como el hecho de practicar tiro (entre otras cosas). La esencia de Eloise sigue presente en todo momento de la historia, habla y dice en todo momento lo que piensa, discute cuando no está de acuerdo...
Por todo esto, cuando la trama se centra en como Sir Phillip busca esposa para que se encargue de sus hijos y de su hogar, me dejó en shock. Es lo último que le pegaba a Eloise. Sin embargo, confieso que a mi la moto me la han vendido bastante bien. Los hechos se van desarrollando poco a poco y el hecho de que Eloise no tenga reparo en ponerse al nivel de los mellizos y seguirles el juego también le pega al tener tantos hermanos.
Tengo que decir que Sir Phillip me crea sentimientos encontrados, lo presentan como una persona reservada y de pocas palabras. No obstante, es el personaje que más frases y escenas románticas protagoniza de todos los libros de forma lícita. Expresa con palabras lo que siente en muchísimas ocasiones y muestra sus sentimientos de forma plena, lo que irónicamente ninguno de los Bridgerton lleva tan lejos. Y me causa bastante impresión, porque les pega más al resto de personajes. Sin embargo, también tiene sus sombras y en ciertas ocasiones yo no sabía qué esperar exactamente de este personaje.
Lo último que me queda por decir es que el hilo conductor de este libro se me ha quedado un poco flojo, cuando me he dado cuenta ya iba por el 70% del libro y no había pasado "nada".
También digo que me he leído el libro en un día y he estado enganchadísima. A pesar de que parece una reseña negativa si lo veo con perspectiva, el libro me ha gustado muchísimo y lo he disfrutado. Sobre todo cierta escena donde aparecen más de un Bridgerton por sorpresa jeje.
It was okay? I felt like Eloise was more meek in this book than before, and did not really like that, also I kind of hated that even when they were married Phillip was just like well I have someone who makes all the house and children decisions so I can just do experiments with plants all day, and then I have sex at night, and Eloise said I don't like this, Phillip became crazy angry, and then came stress about children and realising they loved each other and sex and then it was suddenly all well?? I don't know, it felt stupid?
Definitely the worst one out of the series. I really don't like Philip. He is probably the worst book boyfriend/husband. A very disappointing end for Eloise. I hope the show improves her outcome.
2 estrellas. Híjole, es que me pareció rarísimo. Phillip no me gustaba como hombre ???? Nomás al final que hizo algo súper cute, pero a veces tenía arranques violentos súper raros KSJSKSK. Eloise me gustó mucho. Nomás eso, lo leí rápido, pero dudé mucho si seguir o no.
3.5/5
I wish I liked this book more because I loved the premise. Eloise running away to meet her pen pal to see if they would be fit to marry, and Phillip, being not only blindsided by her visit, but also trying to connect with his children but couldn't. And them having to work through their differences to find happiness.
It was such an interesting premise, I was so excited to read it. Alas, the book was disappointing.
Firstly, Eloise was amazing. I really loved her (and she was so different from her show version. Who would have thought Eloise was the sunshine wanting to be a wife and a mother?), she was cheeky, and witty, and sarcastic. And I loved how she treated Oliver and Amanda from the start and even as blindsided as she was of learning aboutt heir existence, she was not only ready but also determined to take care of them.
Then, the twins. Or more specifically, Amanda. She was one of the best parts of the book for me. All cheeky and hoping for her father's attention and witty. I loved her. Meanwhile, Oliver was just there. I think that if Oliver didn't exist, the book would still have been the same - I mean even the 2nd epilogue was written from Amanda's perspective, Oliver was always like an afterthought.
And then there's Phillip-all-woe-is-me-Crane. I sympathised with him when it came to Marina and not wanting to be an abusive father like his own had been. But for heaven's sake, this man was so... bland. That's all there is to it. He was bland. He didn't contribute in any way (except for getting rid of the children's nurse, finally), I mean he didn't even know that his children could swim. Or count. Or that they outgrew their clothes. He was so clueless all of the time, it was annoying.
And while he was understandably annoyed with Eloise at first (she did, in fact, ignore his letter for a month and then showed up with no notice), it became frustrating when he locked himself in his greenhouse all day and sulked, and when Eloise tried tot alk to him about his own children, he screamed at her that there's nothing more important than him than to take her to bed because he hadn't been with a woman for years.
Boo hoo.
And their love confession came out of nowhere. At least it was more believable from Elosie's perspective, I think, since she was the one who was trying to reach out, but it was very sudden and slightly out of character for Phillip to confess first. He only wanted a wife to take care of his children and leave him alone (except at night) so it was just weird to see him confess.
But I have to admit that the flowers spelling out his love was very, very romantic.
Now, for the second-favorite part of the book. Bridgerton brothers.
More specifically, Anthony (and Colin).
I love them so much. Anthony was such an older sibling, taking charge and reprimanding Eloise (as was his right imo) and making sure she was safe. I really loved him barging in and trying to strangle Phillip, it was funny to me. And the banter! Amazing. I laughed so much during that part of the book and then I cried when Anthony and Eloise talked in the study.
And Colin "I Miss My Wife" Bridgerton was absolutely fantastic. I couldn't get enough lol.
All in all, the book had an amazing premise but it didn't stick the landing - mostly because Phillip was so bland I think. I've heard fans opinions about him and I honestly forgot about them - but as soon as I finished the book I thought to myself "oh, so that's why they all hate Phillip, makes sense now." I personally don't hate him, I just don't care about him. At all.
Also, can we appreciate Eloise turning into Violet in the 2nd epilogue, as she tried to matchmake her daughter shamelessly? I loved that. Hilarious.
Highlights:
- Eloise was not who I expected but she's amazing anyway
- the twins (well, Amanda)
- ABCG charging after Eloise. The best (and funniest and most emotional) part of the book.
- The shooting competition. I loved that.
Lows:
- Phillip "woe is me" Crane. I didn't really care about him
- The book was a bit boring. I doin't know why, I just wish it was done differently.
Tropes:
- forced proximity
- love letters
- grumpy & sunshine
- opposites attract
- single parent
- marriage of convenience (if you squint)
I wish I liked this book more because I loved the premise. Eloise running away to meet her pen pal to see if they would be fit to marry, and Phillip, being not only blindsided by her visit, but also trying to connect with his children but couldn't. And them having to work through their differences to find happiness.
It was such an interesting premise, I was so excited to read it. Alas, the book was disappointing.
Firstly, Eloise was amazing. I really loved her (and she was so different from her show version. Who would have thought Eloise was the sunshine wanting to be a wife and a mother?), she was cheeky, and witty, and sarcastic. And I loved how she treated Oliver and Amanda from the start and even as blindsided as she was of learning aboutt heir existence, she was not only ready but also determined to take care of them.
Then, the twins. Or more specifically, Amanda. She was one of the best parts of the book for me. All cheeky and hoping for her father's attention and witty. I loved her. Meanwhile, Oliver was just there. I think that if Oliver didn't exist, the book would still have been the same - I mean even the 2nd epilogue was written from Amanda's perspective, Oliver was always like an afterthought.
And then there's Phillip-all-woe-is-me-Crane. I sympathised with him when it came to Marina and not wanting to be an abusive father like his own had been. But for heaven's sake, this man was so... bland. That's all there is to it. He was bland. He didn't contribute in any way (except for getting rid of the children's nurse, finally), I mean he didn't even know that his children could swim. Or count. Or that they outgrew their clothes. He was so clueless all of the time, it was annoying.
And while he was understandably annoyed with Eloise at first (she did, in fact, ignore his letter for a month and then showed up with no notice), it became frustrating when he locked himself in his greenhouse all day and sulked, and when Eloise tried tot alk to him about his own children, he screamed at her that there's nothing more important than him than to take her to bed because he hadn't been with a woman for years.
Boo hoo.
And their love confession came out of nowhere. At least it was more believable from Elosie's perspective, I think, since she was the one who was trying to reach out, but it was very sudden and slightly out of character for Phillip to confess first. He only wanted a wife to take care of his children and leave him alone (except at night) so it was just weird to see him confess.
But I have to admit that the flowers spelling out his love was very, very romantic.
Now, for the second-favorite part of the book. Bridgerton brothers.
More specifically, Anthony (and Colin).
I love them so much. Anthony was such an older sibling, taking charge and reprimanding Eloise (as was his right imo) and making sure she was safe. I really loved him barging in and trying to strangle Phillip, it was funny to me. And the banter! Amazing. I laughed so much during that part of the book and then I cried when Anthony and Eloise talked in the study.
And Colin "I Miss My Wife" Bridgerton was absolutely fantastic. I couldn't get enough lol.
All in all, the book had an amazing premise but it didn't stick the landing - mostly because Phillip was so bland I think. I've heard fans opinions about him and I honestly forgot about them - but as soon as I finished the book I thought to myself "oh, so that's why they all hate Phillip, makes sense now." I personally don't hate him, I just don't care about him. At all.
Also, can we appreciate Eloise turning into Violet in the 2nd epilogue, as she tried to matchmake her daughter shamelessly? I loved that. Hilarious.
Highlights:
- Eloise was not who I expected but she's amazing anyway
- the twins (well, Amanda)
- ABCG charging after Eloise. The best (and funniest and most emotional) part of the book.
- The shooting competition. I loved that.
Lows:
- Phillip "woe is me" Crane. I didn't really care about him
- The book was a bit boring. I doin't know why, I just wish it was done differently.
Tropes:
- forced proximity
- love letters
- grumpy & sunshine
- opposites attract
- single parent
- marriage of convenience (if you squint)