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elisabeth888's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Overall, this was the first Bridgerton book I have read and I found Julia Quinn's style to be humorous and nicely lighthearted. I like how Eloise is described and how she grows as a character. I just can't help but feel like Sir Philip doesn't deserve her. Obviously Sir Philip's backstory explains his ways, but in no way does this excuse them. I hope Eloise finds a love interest who is better matched for her in the Netflix series.
Graphic: Sexism, Suicide attempt, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Mental illness
Minor: Cursing and Alcohol
britwalsh16's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Death, Sexual content, Child abuse, Death of parent, Mental illness, Cursing, Self harm, Suicide attempt, Terminal illness, Sexism, Chronic illness, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, Medical trauma, Misogyny, Suicide, and Violence
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Minor: War
solinel7's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
It was entertaining enough for me to finish it.
Phillip is insufferable in many of the scenes.
Eloise is neurodivergent, imo.
The kids are some of the best parts of the book and we barely got scenes with them.
Look for Trigger warnings ⚠️
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Medical content, Mental illness, and Self harm
Minor: Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Physical abuse, and Injury/Injury detail
lunep's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Cursing, Death, Grief, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Suicide attempt, Child abuse, Death of parent, Sexual content, and Violence
Moderate: Alcohol, Medical content, and Mental illness
Minor: Pregnancy and War
summerslittlelibrary's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Child death, Child abuse, Death, Grief, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Suicide
Minor: Cursing