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madsmcw_reads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-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
4.5
Because of Miss Bridgerton is the first in Julia Quinn's Rokesbys series. It follows the Bridgertons a generation before the series we all know and love as well as the Rokesby family, neighbors and close friends of the Bridgertons.
This story is centered on Billie Bridgerton and George Rokesbys in a childhood friends/adversaries to lovers story. I absolutely LOVED the banter between the two of them, it was fun and fiery and frequently kept you on your toes. The romance is a slow burn as they begin to realize their love for one another but is SO worth the wait, and there's enough chemistry between them to carry you through the story. I also really enjoyed how Billie didn't care how she didn't fit into the mold of how a lady during the time should act and that she didn't feel shame because of it.
I listened to this on audio and the narrator is fantastic, so if you're going to read in highly suggest going that route!
This story is centered on Billie Bridgerton and George Rokesbys in a childhood friends/adversaries to lovers story. I absolutely LOVED the banter between the two of them, it was fun and fiery and frequently kept you on your toes. The romance is a slow burn as they begin to realize their love for one another but is SO worth the wait, and there's enough chemistry between them to carry you through the story. I also really enjoyed how Billie didn't care how she didn't fit into the mold of how a lady during the time should act and that she didn't feel shame because of it.
I listened to this on audio and the narrator is fantastic, so if you're going to read in highly suggest going that route!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny and Sexual content
Minor: Injury/Injury detail
meghanm404's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: War, Fire/Fire injury, and Kidnapping
km_loves_books's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol
taysaraadam's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
apoppyinthewind's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
It follows the same path of all the Bridgerton books so there are no big surprises though I did like this one slightly more than the last Julia Quinn book I read. The first couple of chapters were a little rough but ultimately I was just happy to see Billie less hung up on her reputation or the need to get married after the slightest bit of physical contact. I mean, of course, the main characters get married because it’s a Julia Quinn romance but it was nice to see something a little different.
Once I get through my current library holds, I’m going to space out reading Quinn’s books because while I do enjoy her writing I think the tropes are making me feel like I’m reading the same book over & over at the moment.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
jackiepreston's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Injury/Injury detail
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