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jjeess'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
liked the book besides the part where she was sent to jail and they had to come save her. it felt a little too silly and i kept thinking while reading it how stupid it was. i think they will probably change that in the tv show. benedict was also an ass at times pressuring her to be his mistress. made it a little hard to believe he was in love with her (not to mention he kept thinking about this lady in silver) however it wasn’t enough to make me dislike the story as he seemed to develop as a character and become more self-aware. other than that tho enjoyed it from start to finish as a light read to get out of a slump. the relationship could have been fleshed out a bit more but they were also likable. best to go into it with no expectations as benedict is a bit different than the tv benedict.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment and Emotional abuse
Minor: Rape
aliiloue's review against another edition
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
3.0
leans heavily into the Cinderella aspect of the story and the love at first sight trope so the development of the their feelings felt rushed despite the author trying handwave it because of the time skip.
benedict pressuring sophie to be his mistress really gave me the ick, especially when he just wouldn't let it drop and just didn't seem to understand her pov until the 11th hour. which fine he has his revelation and apologies and gets to play saviour but i was having a hard time seeing his advances as romantic when it mostly came across as entitled. he had his moments where he was roguish and charming but he could really be a dick. idk the power dynamics weren't hitting. i did like sophie though. i enjoyed her pov
benedict pressuring sophie to be his mistress really gave me the ick, especially when he just wouldn't let it drop and just didn't seem to understand her pov until the 11th hour. which fine he has his revelation and apologies and gets to play saviour but i was having a hard time seeing his advances as romantic when it mostly came across as entitled. he had his moments where he was roguish and charming but he could really be a dick. idk the power dynamics weren't hitting. i did like sophie though. i enjoyed her pov
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Child abuse, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Rape and Misogyny
folkwren's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Rape
britwalsh16's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This has been my favorite Bridgerton book so far!! And maybe that’s partially because I just LOVE fairytale retellings, especially Cinderella ones (even though Disney’s animated Cinderella is not my favorite in the least). But also cause Benedict is officially my favorite (in the books atleast), book Anthony & Colin were very lacking, I love them in the show, but their book personalities had a lot of… I guess faults, that I was not a fan of. But Benedict… I don’t know what it is…but Benedict just stole my heart!
Especially the moment he realized he wanted to marry Sophie despite him thinking she was just a maid. He proved to be sweet & caring, and willing to say fuck society for this girl that he just couldn’t help but love!! It’s inspiring, and we all deserve a Benedict Bridgerton! 💜
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Death, Classism, Sexual content, Bullying, Rape, Sexual assault, Cursing, Death of parent, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual harassment, and Violence
Moderate: Child abuse, Misogyny, Medical content, Confinement, Deportation, Body shaming, and Abandonment
Minor: Gaslighting, Infidelity, Stalking, Pregnancy, Grief, and Kidnapping
tinystars's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
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? Yes
3.25
While the story was lovely and I teared up a few times, I just can't get over that it's just a Cinderella retelling.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
angelicav95's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual harassment, Classism, Sexual violence, Rape, and Emotional abuse
malleykde's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse
Minor: Rape
courteneykenyon's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Rape
sandanina'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
I did not read this book expecting a masterpiece, but it delivers on what I did expect.
Benedict can in certain bits be a bit questionable, but it is after all a historical romance and not modern.
Overall it is a good book for anyone who wants some regency era romance, especially if you like Cinderella!
Benedict can in certain bits be a bit questionable, but it is after all a historical romance and not modern.
Overall it is a good book for anyone who wants some regency era romance, especially if you like Cinderella!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism and Sexual assault
Minor: Rape
nightstitch96's review against another edition
emotional
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
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Sexual content
Moderate: Rape and Sexual harassment
Minor: Death of parent