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emotional
funny
lighthearted
tense
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:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Animal death, Body shaming, Bullying, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Alcohol
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Fatphobia, Classism
Moderate: Sexism, Sexual content, Blood, Stalking, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Violence, Xenophobia, Death of parent, Pregnancy
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
“Can one appreciate perfection when it is a constant in one’s life?”
A 3.5 out of 5 stars mainly because of Penelope!
Penelope has always been a wallflower and this was her moment to shine, to show the world what she was really like. A clever and funny girl. I loved that for her! Too bad that even her own mother couldn’t see how amazing Penelope actually is.
We already knew from an epilogue that Colin and Penelope would end up together. She has been in love with him (well okay, a perfect version of him) for many years now. Their story started off cute where they slowly go from being good friends to being romantically interested in each other. But there were so many red flags along the way. Colin was generally perceived as the perfect gentleman and of course it turns out that he isn’t perfect at all. That’s alright, everyone has some kind of flaw and red flags are not surprising in the Bridgerton series. But I found it difficult to accept that he had anger issues. It gets out of hand when he hurts Penelope, even if it was just by squeezing her arms very hard or yanking her arm. There are better ways to blow off steam so I don’t think that you should accept that from your partner. But that is what Penelope did.
“And if having to endure his anger and disdain at a time like this was to be part of marriage as well, then that would be worth it, too.”
It did get better of course. He does become a better and supportive partner and finds his purpose in life. But I hoped for a simpler story, one where I could still like Colin.
There are also some secrets revealed in this story, but unfortunately it was no surprise to me as I’ve already seen the TV show. IYKYK.
As usual, Eloise has some great remarks which are generally not accepted in that time period and therefore she is one of my favourite characters in this series.
“I hope he asks Felicity as well,” Eloise said. “I’ve often thought it foolish that a man asks a woman’s father for her hand before he asks her. The father doesn’t have to live with him.”
Well said, Eloise! She was acting very suspicious in this story and I suppose we shall find out why in the next book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting
Minor: Physical abuse, Death of parent
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Sexism, Classism
Minor: Death of parent
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Sexual content
Minor: Death of parent, Pregnancy, Alcohol
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
This book was so cute and romantic that it made blush and laugh and rethink about my whole life. Benedict definitely set the bar way too high for anyone else to reach. And Sophie I loved. She was a great main character;strong with values but sensitive too. It also had so many adorable moments with the Bridgerton family that honestly made me smile uncontrollably. Basically this book is a heartwarming hug and it is absolutely worth a read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Death of parent
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Sexism
Minor: Death of parent
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
As I watched the show before reading the book, l knew the big twist of Lady Whistledown's identity, but that didn't ruin my fun in "reading" (via audiobook) this fun story.
While many people view Colin as spoiled and whiny, he was much less so than Benedict, in my opinion. At least he knew his own problems: first a lack of profession (or at least occupation), then jealousy over his fiancée (then wife) for her body of work.
I liked the unrequited, friends-to-lovers aspect of their romance, and how they each brought out the best in each other. Other members of the ton get a bit more room in the book, but some of it simply takes away from the story, like Hyacinth's tirade on "sticking like glue" to Penelope (did Quinn forget Hyacinth was now of marriage age, no longer an annoying child?) and the Featherington family constantly trying to send Penelope away as Colin attempted to ask for her hand.
All in all, I thought it was one of the better of the series, though the phenomenal narration and acting helped enhance some of the duller parts. While Anthony and Kate will probably always be my favorite, I doubt another story will knock Colin and Penelope out of an easy 2nd place.
While many people view Colin as spoiled and whiny, he was much less so than Benedict, in my opinion. At least he knew his own problems: first a lack of profession (or at least occupation), then
I liked the unrequited, friends-to-lovers aspect of their romance, and how they each brought out the best in each other. Other members of the ton get a bit more room in the book, but some of it simply takes away from the story, like Hyacinth's tirade on "sticking like glue" to Penelope (did Quinn forget Hyacinth was now of marriage age, no longer an annoying child?) and the Featherington family
All in all, I thought it was one of the better of the series, though the phenomenal narration and acting helped enhance some of the duller parts. While Anthony and Kate will probably always be my favorite, I doubt another story will knock Colin and Penelope out of an easy 2nd place.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Sexual content
Minor: Fatphobia, Grief, Death of parent, Alcohol
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Sexual content
Minor: Eating disorder, Death of parent