Reviews

First Comes Scandal by Julia Quinn

possum_reads's review against another edition

emotional funny

3.5

emily_hummel's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

liv_h's review against another edition

funny lighthearted

3.0

kait_kosub's review against another edition

5.0

Georgiana and Nicholas!!

blewballoon's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

I liked this entry more than Because of Miss Bridgerton, the first book in this series. I really like it when Julia Quinn tries something different with her leads, in this case having her male lead be a virgin along with his wife. I thought this dynamic was done well and very refreshing for the genre. The spicy scenes had a fun element of discovery and sensual silliness that I found a lot more enjoyable than Quinn's more often used setup of a girl who barely knows she has any anatomy under her dress and a man who draws her a map using references from the 100s of women he's slept with. 

Other than that, the book didn't have much going on. Very slow paced, lots of traveling from here to there, a couple minor events that are resolved quickly, and some dry but interesting medical discussion. The leads are both interested in health care, but of course only the husband can actually become a doctor in this time period. 

It was a nice little treat seeing Violet and Edmund being happily married in the background of a couple scenes, and seeing the baby Bridgerton boys briefly. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Medical content, Blood, Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail, and Vomit

Minor: Kidnapping, Fire/Fire injury, Child abuse, Alcohol, and Medical trauma

higgy's review against another edition

funny lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.75

jennn_3's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

renrevelous's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.75

Georgie and Nicholas’s story was sweet, but felt short. I was surprised when the epilogue appeared. I’m sure it’s a result of the first half of the story happening in Kent before they move to Edinburgh; I anticipated more details about their time in New Town. I adored the look into the butler’s lives and their connection with the youngest of both families, and I thought the setup of Wheelock’s nephew becoming part of their new household meant there would be updates on the household staff. I also appreciated the cameo of Lady Danbury and Violet’s growing family. 

buzzabelle08's review against another edition

lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.75

erins_library20's review against another edition

funny lighthearted relaxing sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75