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3.89 AVERAGE
3.89 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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:
No
Ik vind dit wel het mooiste verhaal van de drie Rokesby's boeken. Je kan alle drie los van elkaar lezen maar je vangt stukjes op van de andere boeken, en zelfs van de latere Bridgerton serie een hint (Benedict wordt bijna geboren).
Listened to this while painting my bathroom mac'n'cheese yellow. Poppy was a yawn, but Andrew was hilarious. I finished painting the bathroom while reading a good chunk of the book, so it was good enough.
This was an easy read. I didn’t really care for the main characters relationship in that their banter was cute but didn’t really feel that spark between them. I mean Poppy was literally kidnapped but cause his handsome or “nice” it just appears to be forgiven.
I know it’s suppose to be a light and fluffy type of book but I just wished that the plots in historical romance were better. I want more character development and to show me why they are in love.
Honestly, Billie and George (first book) is so far my favourite.
2 stars.
I know it’s suppose to be a light and fluffy type of book but I just wished that the plots in historical romance were better. I want more character development and to show me why they are in love.
Honestly, Billie and George (first book) is so far my favourite.
2 stars.
The writing was so whip smart and witty, but he literally kidnapped her. Are they in love or a psychological wormhole? I love historical romances so I have to believe the author sincerely believed the plot points chosen benefitted the storyline for its accuracy but, kidnapping? Hmm.
I can fully understand why this might not be objectively the best book in the world, but I honestly love it. The set up is pretty sketchy, yeah, but I think Julia Quinn did the best she could to use the kidnapped by a pirate trope without being *too* problematic.
I love Captain James, I love Poppy and her ramblings, there are great side characters and I really enjoyed the setting after so many books in the heart of London society
Honestly there could have been a liiiittle more plot and it took a good while for Poppy and Andrew to get it on but it was really just exactly my cup of tea. Possibly my favourite so far.
I love Captain James, I love Poppy and her ramblings, there are great side characters and I really enjoyed the setting after so many books in the heart of London society
Honestly there could have been a liiiittle more plot and it took a good while for Poppy and Andrew to get it on but it was really just exactly my cup of tea. Possibly my favourite so far.
Good continuation of the adventures of the Rokesby and Bridgerton families. In this book, third son Andrew meets his match in the form of Poppy Bridgerton. Andrew appeared in the first book (Because of Miss Bridgerton) as a rogue and a flirt. He's light-hearted and cheerful, and no one in his family suspects that he is a spy/courier working for the British government. In this book, Andrew has a time-sensitive mission to Portugal. Beneath the cheerful exterior is a man who is deadly serious about carrying out his duties. There is also a small part of him that is weary of the demands that keep him away from his family, and he ponders the idea of giving it up and moving on to a more settled life.
Poppy Bridgerton is a woman who knows her own mind. She is independent and a bit impulsive, intelligent and forthright. She's had two Seasons, but none of the men she met have lived up to her exacting expectations. She escapes for a while to visit a friend, where she can take long walks and think about her future. On one walk she stumbles across a smugglers' cave filled with booty. Unfortunately for her, it also contained two pirates who were determined to keep her from revealing what she knows. They tie her up and take her aboard ship, where they leave her on the captain's bed for him to deal with.
I thoroughly enjoyed Poppy's encounter with Brown and Green, the two pirates in the cave. She talked rings around them, but it still wasn't enough to keep them from kidnapping her. Andrew's shock at finding her in his cabin was nothing compared to the shock he got when he found out who she was. He knew he was fortunate that they had never met, considering how close their families are - especially with her cousin Billie married to his brother George. I'm not sure why he didn't tell her who he was from the start, but it certainly made for some entertaining moments. He also knows that there is a good chance he will have to marry her to prevent a scandal.
I loved the development of the relationship between Poppy and Andrew. Poppy is, of course, upset about her abduction and worried about the effect it would have on her family, friends, and reputation. However, nothing she says convinces the captain to set her free, though he does allow her to send a letter to her friend with a story that will keep her family in the dark. I loved the back-and-forth between Poppy and Andrew as she pleads her case, and he counters every argument. I was impressed with her acceptance of her confinement, intelligent enough to realize that it was for her safety. I could also feel her frustration at being on an "adventure" and yet bored out of her mind. The only bright spots were meals with Andrew when their conversations ran the gamut of subjects. Andrew was impressed and intrigued by her intelligence and curiosity and finds that he wants to find ways to counter that boredom. Poppy responds as she realizes that he is a kind and decent man despite being a pirate and kidnapper. I loved watching them grow closer over that week.
Things look fairly promising between them since Andrew at least knows that they are a suitable match. But things go sideways when they reach Portugal. Andrew's attempt to give Poppy a pleasant interlude off the ship ends up with them both as captives. The situation is intense as Andrew bargains for Poppy's release, tells her the truth of why he is there, and sends her off to his contact for help. That scene was pretty funny as Poppy's stubbornness was no match for the needs of King and Country. I ached for Poppy, who was returned to England, not knowing if Andrew was safe or not. As a reader, you know very well that trouble is just around the corner when Andrew arrives at his parents' home, determined to stay only long enough to discover where Poppy is, not knowing that she and her family are coming to dinner that very night. That dinner scene was fantastic, with the soup incident being one of my favorites in the whole book. I loved Andrew's big moment and how they came together. The epilogue was terrific, too.
Poppy Bridgerton is a woman who knows her own mind. She is independent and a bit impulsive, intelligent and forthright. She's had two Seasons, but none of the men she met have lived up to her exacting expectations. She escapes for a while to visit a friend, where she can take long walks and think about her future. On one walk she stumbles across a smugglers' cave filled with booty. Unfortunately for her, it also contained two pirates who were determined to keep her from revealing what she knows. They tie her up and take her aboard ship, where they leave her on the captain's bed for him to deal with.
I thoroughly enjoyed Poppy's encounter with Brown and Green, the two pirates in the cave. She talked rings around them, but it still wasn't enough to keep them from kidnapping her. Andrew's shock at finding her in his cabin was nothing compared to the shock he got when he found out who she was. He knew he was fortunate that they had never met, considering how close their families are - especially with her cousin Billie married to his brother George. I'm not sure why he didn't tell her who he was from the start, but it certainly made for some entertaining moments. He also knows that there is a good chance he will have to marry her to prevent a scandal.
I loved the development of the relationship between Poppy and Andrew. Poppy is, of course, upset about her abduction and worried about the effect it would have on her family, friends, and reputation. However, nothing she says convinces the captain to set her free, though he does allow her to send a letter to her friend with a story that will keep her family in the dark. I loved the back-and-forth between Poppy and Andrew as she pleads her case, and he counters every argument. I was impressed with her acceptance of her confinement, intelligent enough to realize that it was for her safety. I could also feel her frustration at being on an "adventure" and yet bored out of her mind. The only bright spots were meals with Andrew when their conversations ran the gamut of subjects. Andrew was impressed and intrigued by her intelligence and curiosity and finds that he wants to find ways to counter that boredom. Poppy responds as she realizes that he is a kind and decent man despite being a pirate and kidnapper. I loved watching them grow closer over that week.
Things look fairly promising between them since Andrew at least knows that they are a suitable match. But things go sideways when they reach Portugal. Andrew's attempt to give Poppy a pleasant interlude off the ship ends up with them both as captives. The situation is intense as Andrew bargains for Poppy's release, tells her the truth of why he is there, and sends her off to his contact for help. That scene was pretty funny as Poppy's stubbornness was no match for the needs of King and Country. I ached for Poppy, who was returned to England, not knowing if Andrew was safe or not. As a reader, you know very well that trouble is just around the corner when Andrew arrives at his parents' home, determined to stay only long enough to discover where Poppy is, not knowing that she and her family are coming to dinner that very night. That dinner scene was fantastic, with the soup incident being one of my favorites in the whole book. I loved Andrew's big moment and how they came together. The epilogue was terrific, too.
Very cute. I really liked Poppy. Big fan of a smart lady.
A star was lost for two reasons… 1) the kidnapping was a little tooooo out there. I realize things are often unrealistic things in a romance, but I had a hard time buying into some of it. 2) the beginning was very repetitive. I get that he is a gentlemen and she is upset. It was said. A. Lot.
A star was lost for two reasons… 1) the kidnapping was a little tooooo out there. I realize things are often unrealistic things in a romance, but I had a hard time buying into some of it. 2) the beginning was very repetitive. I get that he is a gentlemen and she is upset. It was said. A. Lot.
THE ENDING oh my god what an ending. I loved this book from top to bottom. Andrew deserved all her got and I am so happy for him.