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sammijayne's review against another edition
1.25
would have been a fluffy and cute 3.5 if it hadn’t absolutely gone off the rails about 75% in
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault
blueskyreview's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
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
3.0
This was fine.
Tbf, I wasn't a huge fan of Season 1 of Bridgerton, so I didn't have high hopes of loving the corresponding book. I haven't watched their season since it came out, but Daphne and Simon did seem to communicate better in the book than they did in the show, so that was a plus. I enjoyed seeing the other characters and more of their personalities than we've had the chance to see on screen. The 2nd epilogue was also very sweet ❤️
⚠️TW: SA ⚠️
Tbf, I wasn't a huge fan of Season 1 of Bridgerton, so I didn't have high hopes of loving the corresponding book. I haven't watched their season since it came out, but Daphne and Simon did seem to communicate better in the book than they did in the show, so that was a plus. I enjoyed seeing the other characters and more of their personalities than we've had the chance to see on screen. The 2nd epilogue was also very sweet ❤️
⚠️TW: SA ⚠️
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault
ghostmomxoxo's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
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? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Child abuse, Sexual assault, Violence, Sexual content, and Rape
Moderate: Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
mollyjoy__'s review against another edition
fast-paced
- 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
This book was fine until one of the characters sexually assaulted the other.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Sexual content
geooo's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Sexism
ly_lysee's review
emotional
funny
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Sexual assault
kamrynkoble's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
I really enjoyed this. I haven’t read much classic “genre” historical romance and while I still think I like the nitty gritty and ambiguity of romantic historical fiction—I think I’ve found a new series to return to often.
I’ve put off watching the show until I read the book, while I love the additions and wider scope of the show, this book was so endearing. I laughed out loud and truly enjoyed the dialogue especially.
I saw parts of myself in Daphne and Simon that I have never come across in any other novels. It’s a little frightening, honestly.
I’m not surprised that there’s controversy around one specific part of their marriage (if you know, you know). But I do respect stories where good people make wrong decisions and have to crawl their way back from it. It makes for good fiction, and does not surprise me within the context of the story.
There’s definitely sexual content (less than the show but still present), and murky consent within marriage. It doesn’t have sexual assault in the context of a stranger or some unwanted man brutalizing a woman (like Outlander), but tread carefully if you think that might upset you.
I’ve put off watching the show until I read the book, while I love the additions and wider scope of the show, this book was so endearing. I laughed out loud and truly enjoyed the dialogue especially.
I saw parts of myself in Daphne and Simon that I have never come across in any other novels. It’s a little frightening, honestly.
I’m not surprised that there’s controversy around one specific part of their marriage (if you know, you know). But I do respect stories where good people make wrong decisions and have to crawl their way back from it. It makes for good fiction, and does not surprise me within the context of the story.
There’s definitely sexual content (less than the show but still present), and murky consent within marriage. It doesn’t have sexual assault in the context of a stranger or some unwanted man brutalizing a woman (like Outlander), but tread carefully if you think that might upset you.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Sexual assault
Moderate: Pregnancy
aliiloue's review against another edition
funny
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
3.0
fast paced with a lot of fun banter back and forth. there's not a lot of world building for it being a historical setting which was disappointing and not a lot of descriptions of anything outside of character feelings tbh.
characters are fine. rounded enough to be enjoyable but not super deep. i liked daphne well enough to start even if the book went out it's way to make sure you knew she wasn't like other girls because of you know she has four brothers right? she wasn't the most compelling heroine but she was fine. then a lot of that good faith went out the window with what she does to Simon in the third act. there was no real remorse for what she does and everything is put on Simon. yes he lied, acted out of trauma and was emotionally constipated but i think there was a way to handle this storyline that wasn't that. just left a bad taste in my mouth especially after i'd found the first half of the book so fun.
also was really obvious that daphne didn't have any friends? nor was there any mention of real friends? at least not by name. just really stuck out to me. girl could have used a pal.
characters are fine. rounded enough to be enjoyable but not super deep. i liked daphne well enough to start even if the book went out it's way to make sure you knew she wasn't like other girls because of you know she has four brothers right? she wasn't the most compelling heroine but she was fine. then a lot of that good faith went out the window with what she does to Simon in the third act. there was no real remorse for what she does and everything is put on Simon. yes he lied, acted out of trauma and was emotionally constipated but i think there was a way to handle this storyline that wasn't that. just left a bad taste in my mouth especially after i'd found the first half of the book so fun.
also was really obvious that daphne didn't have any friends? nor was there any mention of real friends? at least not by name. just really stuck out to me. girl could have used a pal.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Sexual assault
Moderate: Infertility and Death of parent