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cleotheo's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
"Sie hören sich an, wie die Heldin aus einem sehr schlechten Roman." Das war sicher von der Autorin nicht so beabsichtigt, aber es stimmt leider weitestgehend.
Ich habe dieses Buch gelesen, nachdem ich die Netflix Serie gesehen habe. Die Figur des Benedict ist nicht wiederzuerkennen. Die Dynamik der Figuren in der Familie Bridgerton ist vergleichbar: unterhaltsam. Leider hat dieses Buch aber Hauptfiguren.
Es handelt sich hier um eine Aschenputtel Geschichte. Das Machtungleichgewicht zwischen "Aschenputtel" und dem "Prinz" ist sehr prominent, allerdings wird sich nicht kritisch damit ausseinandergesetzt. Wem das in romantischen Beziehungen gefällt, wird hier sicher auf seine Kosten kommen. Andernfalls wird man wohl, wie ich, hoffen, dass "Aschenputtel" den "Prinzen" sitzen lässt und weit, weit wegrennt. Zusätzlich wären Konsequenzen für die Handlungen unseres "Prinzen" sehr willkommen. Aber das wäre wohl der Stoff für ein besseres Buch.
Am Schreibstil besonders störend fand ich die ständigen Wiederholungen, nichts wird nur angedeutet. Der Leser selbst muss keinerlei Verbindungen herstellen, man muss sich nichts merken, alles wird wiedergekäut.
Ich habe dieses Buch gelesen, nachdem ich die Netflix Serie gesehen habe. Die Figur des Benedict ist nicht wiederzuerkennen. Die Dynamik der Figuren in der Familie Bridgerton ist vergleichbar: unterhaltsam. Leider hat dieses Buch aber Hauptfiguren.
Es handelt sich hier um eine Aschenputtel Geschichte. Das Machtungleichgewicht zwischen "Aschenputtel" und dem "Prinz" ist sehr prominent, allerdings wird sich nicht kritisch damit ausseinandergesetzt. Wem das in romantischen Beziehungen gefällt, wird hier sicher auf seine Kosten kommen. Andernfalls wird man wohl, wie ich, hoffen, dass "Aschenputtel" den "Prinzen" sitzen lässt und weit, weit wegrennt. Zusätzlich wären Konsequenzen für die Handlungen unseres "Prinzen" sehr willkommen. Aber das wäre wohl der Stoff für ein besseres Buch.
Am Schreibstil besonders störend fand ich die ständigen Wiederholungen, nichts wird nur angedeutet. Der Leser selbst muss keinerlei Verbindungen herstellen, man muss sich nichts merken, alles wird wiedergekäut.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Bullying, Cursing, Classism, Grief, Kidnapping, Sexism, Sexual content, Death, Medical content, Child abuse, Confinement, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Rape, Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Pregnancy, Sexual violence, Fatphobia, Sexual assault, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Moderate: Excrement
Minor: Deportation
lovellb1tch's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Didn love it as much as the previous two books I’m the series, although I do love Benedict. It felt like some things were mentioned once but had a huge impact on the ending. Felt a bit like a watt pad book, more than the other ones.
Content Warnings
Minor: Misogyny, Sexual assault, Gaslighting, Child abuse, Sexism, Sexual harassment, and Rape
japanasi's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-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? It's complicated
3.5
it was so cheesy!!!!!! but fun to read
I just wish romance novel authors would practice “don’t show, tell” instead of whatever the writing style they’re using is called
I just wish romance novel authors would practice “don’t show, tell” instead of whatever the writing style they’re using is called
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual content
Minor: Child abuse, Gaslighting, and Death of parent
melaniies's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
1.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, Child abuse, Death of parent, Bullying, Emotional abuse, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Rape
hayleyvem's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Confinement, Rape, Sexual assault, Abandonment, Body shaming, Bullying, Classism, Fatphobia, and Misogyny
Moderate: Gaslighting, Grief, Police brutality, and Death of parent
delliomellidom's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
The first eleven chapters were wonderful. After that, Benedict is the absolute worst. Mansplain, gaslight, coercion. This stopped feeling like a love story. I finished it for the other characters and to get to the next book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Misogyny, Gaslighting, and Fatphobia
absrosslind's review against another edition
fast-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
3.0
My least favourite of the Bridgerton books so far. Although I loved Sophie, I cannot get over how horrible and manipulating Benedict is.
Also, have we not seen enough retellings of Cinderella?
The redeeming factor of this book was being introduced to the other Bridgerton siblings. I enjoyed reading their parts of the book more than any part with Benedict.
Also, have we not seen enough retellings of Cinderella?
The redeeming factor of this book was being introduced to the other Bridgerton siblings. I enjoyed reading their parts of the book more than any part with Benedict.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Sexual content, Gaslighting, Misogyny, and Toxic relationship
beckyyreadss's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I wanted to read this book because of the Netflix show that has hit this Christmas and now that Netflix has announced that it's been renewed for three more seasons, I want to get ahead and know what is going to happen so of course I brought all nine books. I enjoyed the first two books in the series (Kanthony still one of my favourite couples ever). Overall, this book is okay, I was a little disappointed considering the first two were brilliant. Plus book Benedict and tv Benedict are completely different (Spoiler alert, TV show Benedict is better than book Benedict).
This novel follows the main two characters. The first character is Benedict Bridgerton. He is the second born in the Bridgerton household. He feels like no one knows him expect that he is a Bridgerton and the second-born. Benedict is in no rush in getting married, but his mother keeps insisting he goes to fancy balls and meet all of the eligible ladies of the ton. The second character is Sophie Beckett, she never dreamed she would be able to sneak into a ball. Even though she is the daughter of an earl, Sophie has been relegated to the role of a servant by her stepmother. She is not considered an eligible lady of the ton. But, on the night of Lady Bridgerton’s ball, she finds herself in the arms of Benedict Bridgerton and she feels like royalty. But she knows that all the enchantments must end when the clock strikes midnight. Benedict wants to know who was the extraordinary woman in silver. Benedict is conflicted by his desire for his mystery girl that he danced with or the maid that he rescued. If he offers her his heart, will he sacrifice his only chance for a fairy-tale love? This book is set in London in 1817. It is a Regency Adult Romance.
My favourite bit of this book was Julia Quinn’s writing style. It didn’t feel like I was back in time. I mean, obviously they weren’t going on about Snapchat but it just felt like it was a modern story. The only thing that kept me from remembering that it was set in 1814 was the referring to letters and horses and carriages. Also I want Violet Bridgerton as my mother. She is such a protective mama bear but also sneaky and she knows everything like most mothers do. The only weaknesses I found is that this book did have a bit of a miscommunication trope throughout the book and it drove me mad. But with it being a Cinderella re-telling and that story is basically based on miscommunication, I don’t really blame that on Julia Quinn. I understand why some secrets were kept but just talk to each other. Benedict also seemed like a bit of a frat boy in this book and because I had watched season one and two of the tv show and we’ve learned and loved Benedict in that, it just ruined Benedict overall. I am looking forward to the next book and interested to see the other stories from the Bridgerton family.
This novel follows the main two characters. The first character is Benedict Bridgerton. He is the second born in the Bridgerton household. He feels like no one knows him expect that he is a Bridgerton and the second-born. Benedict is in no rush in getting married, but his mother keeps insisting he goes to fancy balls and meet all of the eligible ladies of the ton. The second character is Sophie Beckett, she never dreamed she would be able to sneak into a ball. Even though she is the daughter of an earl, Sophie has been relegated to the role of a servant by her stepmother. She is not considered an eligible lady of the ton. But, on the night of Lady Bridgerton’s ball, she finds herself in the arms of Benedict Bridgerton and she feels like royalty. But she knows that all the enchantments must end when the clock strikes midnight. Benedict wants to know who was the extraordinary woman in silver. Benedict is conflicted by his desire for his mystery girl that he danced with or the maid that he rescued. If he offers her his heart, will he sacrifice his only chance for a fairy-tale love? This book is set in London in 1817. It is a Regency Adult Romance.
My favourite bit of this book was Julia Quinn’s writing style. It didn’t feel like I was back in time. I mean, obviously they weren’t going on about Snapchat but it just felt like it was a modern story. The only thing that kept me from remembering that it was set in 1814 was the referring to letters and horses and carriages. Also I want Violet Bridgerton as my mother. She is such a protective mama bear but also sneaky and she knows everything like most mothers do. The only weaknesses I found is that this book did have a bit of a miscommunication trope throughout the book and it drove me mad. But with it being a Cinderella re-telling and that story is basically based on miscommunication, I don’t really blame that on Julia Quinn. I understand why some secrets were kept but just talk to each other. Benedict also seemed like a bit of a frat boy in this book and because I had watched season one and two of the tv show and we’ve learned and loved Benedict in that, it just ruined Benedict overall. I am looking forward to the next book and interested to see the other stories from the Bridgerton family.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Sexual content, Infidelity, and Child abuse
hrtlss_grl's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, Death of parent, Sexual content, and Emotional abuse
kirbylover16'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? It's complicated
4.0
It's cinderella for the first few chapters but this book is over years. I liked all of the characters and how it mainly focuses on newer ones vs the rest of the Bridgerton family. I like the break away from the formula.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Bullying, Child abuse, Death of parent, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, Slavery, and Sexual assault
Minor: Kidnapping
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