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carlyjoann's review against another edition
emotional
medium-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? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail and Blood
gemin1reader's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
4.0
This was so sweet! Definitely an easy read, low on spice and drama. A really big caretaking storyline where Honoria cares for Marcus when he’s very ill which was lovely. Friends to lovers. I’d describe it as a gentle book.
And I loved a better look into the lives of the Smythe-Smith clan who we see briefly in the Bridgerton books.
And I loved a better look into the lives of the Smythe-Smith clan who we see briefly in the Bridgerton books.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Sexual content
abbyschafer's review
2.0
Content warning: graphic depiction of infected wound (for multiple chapters)
Also I was not feeling it between the main characters in the second half
Also I was not feeling it between the main characters in the second half
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood and Gore
skillwithaquill's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
5.0
Wow, I loved it. Honoria is a lovely heroine and Marcus is a wonderful hero. He’s a genuinely kind person, not a total dickhead like several “rake” heroes tend to be.
I’m a huge sucker for a good hurt/comfort story. I didn’t expect that at all from this book, so it was such a pleasant surprise. I’m excited to continue with this series and this family.
I’m a huge sucker for a good hurt/comfort story. I didn’t expect that at all from this book, so it was such a pleasant surprise. I’m excited to continue with this series and this family.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, and Sexual content
elleelizabethx's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood and Injury/Injury detail
embla_v's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
4.5
Jag hade glömt hur mycket jag gillar Julia Quinns böcker men den här tog min tillbaka till Londons baler. Om du gillade Brigerton böckerna måste du läsa den här serien också.
Boken handlar om Honoria som i år ska spela i den välkända Smythe-Smith-kvartetten och om hennes jakt på en make.
Bokens andra huvudperson är Marcus, Honorias brors bästa vän. Marcus är inte direkt på jakt efter en fru men han är fast bestämd på att se till att Honoria gifter sig med en bra man.
Det råkar bara vara så att Marcus är lite för bra på att vrika foten och har lite för tajta skor. Honoria däremot har perfekta röda skor.
Oerhört underhållande och rolig läsning. Boken har samma känsla som Brigerton böckerna och är minst lika bra. Rekommenderar starkt denna första bok i en bok-kvartette, speciellt för Brigerton-älskarna.
Boken handlar om Honoria som i år ska spela i den välkända Smythe-Smith-kvartetten och om hennes jakt på en make.
Bokens andra huvudperson är Marcus, Honorias brors bästa vän. Marcus är inte direkt på jakt efter en fru men han är fast bestämd på att se till att Honoria gifter sig med en bra man.
Det råkar bara vara så att Marcus är lite för bra på att vrika foten och har lite för tajta skor. Honoria däremot har perfekta röda skor.
Oerhört underhållande och rolig läsning. Boken har samma känsla som Brigerton böckerna och är minst lika bra. Rekommenderar starkt denna första bok i en bok-kvartette, speciellt för Brigerton-älskarna.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Violence, Sexual content, Medical content, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Abandonment, Pregnancy, Animal cruelty, and Gun violence
bookswstella's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I really liked this book!
It was a bit similar to several of the Bridgerton sibling’s stories which I like! And i think big brothers best friend is one of my favorite tropes!
I love Lady Danbury, she’s a badass woman!!
It was a bit similar to several of the Bridgerton sibling’s stories which I like! And i think big brothers best friend is one of my favorite tropes!
I love Lady Danbury, she’s a badass woman!!
Content Warnings
Minor: Blood and Violence
andmaggie's review against another edition
emotional
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? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood and Gore
Moderate: Medical content and Sexual content
rbookish's review
emotional
funny
relaxing
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
5.0
i love them so much
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death of parent, Medical content, and Sexual content
now_booking's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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? No
3.75
This is the only book by this author outside of The Bridgerton series that I’d previously read when it first came out ten years ago. And yet, it felt like I was reading this for the first time. I’m not sure if it was listening to Rosalyn Landor’s epic narration and publicly bursting into fits of laughter in front of people, or if it’s just that I read this during a period where I read almost exclusively regency romance and this kind of blended in, but I adored this.
The premise is that Honoria Smythe-Smith is part of the notorious Smythe-Smith quartet of awfully untalented musicians and she clings to the dubious privilege because she’s lonely for family connection. Also lonely, is shy standoffish earl, Marcus, who is Honoria’s lifelong family friend, who becomes a close friend to her when they meet in the country. When Marcus faces a life-threatening injury, Honoria can’t bear not to rush to his rescue, however inappropriate it might be.
I thought this was good overall. The humour and wit was top notch and the characters were likeablely vulnerable and perfectly matched. Perhaps there was a bit of casual classism at the end, but not in a way that felt outside of what a character of privilege from that time period might unconsciously express. About two-thirds of the way into this, it began to drag and feel a little like an “and then” “too many events” sort of book (especially with the incident with the letter), but it quickly picked up again and I felt like this was a solid 3.5-4-star read and look forward to the rest of the series.
The premise is that Honoria Smythe-Smith is part of the notorious Smythe-Smith quartet of awfully untalented musicians and she clings to the dubious privilege because she’s lonely for family connection. Also lonely, is shy standoffish earl, Marcus, who is Honoria’s lifelong family friend, who becomes a close friend to her when they meet in the country. When Marcus faces a life-threatening injury, Honoria can’t bear not to rush to his rescue, however inappropriate it might be.
I thought this was good overall. The humour and wit was top notch and the characters were likeablely vulnerable and perfectly matched. Perhaps there was a bit of casual classism at the end, but not in a way that felt outside of what a character of privilege from that time period might unconsciously express. About two-thirds of the way into this, it began to drag and feel a little like an “and then” “too many events” sort of book (especially with the incident with the letter), but it quickly picked up again and I felt like this was a solid 3.5-4-star read and look forward to the rest of the series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood
Minor: Ableism