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cicireadsinthedark's review against another edition
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
0.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death of parent, Sexism, Death, Suicide attempt, and Misogyny
britwalsh16's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Book Eloise & TV Show Eloise are very different. I have trouble imagining TV Eloise running away from home for a possible husband. But I do like Book Eloise, she has guts, & she knows what she wants. And watching her grow up throughout the book is inspiring. And stubborn Eloise becomes her mother by the end, I LOVE IT!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Death, Sexual content, Child abuse, Death of parent, Mental illness, Cursing, Self harm, Suicide attempt, Terminal illness, Sexism, Chronic illness, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, Medical trauma, Misogyny, Suicide, and Violence
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Minor: War
xredicx's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
tense
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide, Child abuse, Grief, Death of parent, and Suicide attempt
alexcabanechevarria's review against another edition
funny
sad
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
4.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent, Suicide, and Child abuse
sandysmith's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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
This is my 5th Bridgerton book that I have read in the series and probably my favourite so far. It is about Eloise, who writes to Sir Phillip after his wife dies, and they slowly begin corresponding with Sir Phillip, eventually writing to her to invite her to his estate/ makes a proposal. Whilst there is romance, my favourite parts of the book involve Phillips unruly children's twins, Amanda and Oliver,and her relationships with her siblings, particularly the shooting contest when her brothers come to "rescue" her and her reputation. I also liked the snippets of letters at the beginning and interspersed throughout the chapters. I appreciate that in comparison at times, Sir Phillip seems one dimensional and flat, but the writing wins through. So, in summary its fluffy historical light fast read where love wins.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death of parent, Mental illness, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
fenkje's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
3,75⭐
I liked this book, but I didn't love it. The previous Bridgerton books spoke more to me than this one did. Don't get me wrong: it wasn't bad at all, but it was just not completely what I expected. Eloise is one of my favourite Bridgerton siblings, so my expectations were a lot higher. I loved the beginning of the book, but I found it a bit boring after a while. The end made up for it in some way, but it wasn't enough for me.
Also: the s*x-scenes were so unrealistic, reading this as woman. Women don't 'explode', as described by Quinn, as easy or at all in the way the couple made love. I would have loved a more realistic representation.
I liked this book, but I didn't love it. The previous Bridgerton books spoke more to me than this one did. Don't get me wrong: it wasn't bad at all, but it was just not completely what I expected. Eloise is one of my favourite Bridgerton siblings, so my expectations were a lot higher. I loved the beginning of the book, but I found it a bit boring after a while. The end made up for it in some way, but it wasn't enough for me.
Also: the s*x-scenes were so unrealistic, reading this as woman. Women don't 'explode', as described by Quinn, as easy or at all in the way the couple made love. I would have loved a more realistic representation.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Pregnancy, Domestic abuse, Grief, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Rape, Sexual content, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Child abuse, Self harm, Suicide, Death, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, and Toxic relationship
blchabot's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-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? No
3.5
Eloise has always been a favourite character of mine since I watched the first season of Bridgerton. I loved getting to read her story as it was meant to be told (versus the Shondaland interpretation).
Eloise is nearing thirty, and both her and her best friend Penelope are beyond the age of eligible bachelorettes on the marriage mart. She has been corresponding with a man, prompted by death of a distant family member.
In true Eloise fashion, she makes a spur of the moment decision and this begins the true story. I loved the details within the letters of Sir Phillip and Eloise and the interaction between Eloise and Sir Phillips very naughty children.
Felt very Sound of Music with a penpal twist and made for a fun, light read.
Eloise is nearing thirty, and both her and her best friend Penelope are beyond the age of eligible bachelorettes on the marriage mart. She has been corresponding with a man, prompted by death of a distant family member.
In true Eloise fashion, she makes a spur of the moment decision and this begins the true story. I loved the details within the letters of Sir Phillip and Eloise and the interaction between Eloise and Sir Phillips very naughty children.
Felt very Sound of Music with a penpal twist and made for a fun, light read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent and Child abuse
caffinatedslug'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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Grief, and Mental illness
Moderate: Child abuse
marygg3's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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 really liked it. It didn't top the last one, which was the funniest and the hottest so far, but this one was definitely the sweetest.
I was actually close to tears with Sir Phillip. And Eloise was as lovely as ever. But I must say, my favorite thing was the dynamic with the children. The utterly unconditional love these two people have for their children, blood or not, had my heart wrenching in a little ball of hope and love and happiness.
The light this book shone on depression and guilt and unresolved issues was an important theme to touch. I think it could've been done a bit more gently towards the person suffering, but then again, it focused on the scars said issues leave not in the people who experice the feeling, but rather watched it happen to someone else. And of course the resentment that comes with that is to be expected.
Either way, I really enjoyed this story. The Bridgerton brothers, as always, did not disappoint in their appearances. And the general view we had of the lives of some previous protagonists was a nice touch.
Gotta run to read Francesca's story, I'm dying of curiosity after all the hints of the past few books.
I was actually close to tears with Sir Phillip. And Eloise was as lovely as ever. But I must say, my favorite thing was the dynamic with the children. The utterly unconditional love these two people have for their children, blood or not, had my heart wrenching in a little ball of hope and love and happiness.
The light this book shone on depression and guilt and unresolved issues was an important theme to touch. I think it could've been done a bit more gently towards the person suffering, but then again, it focused on the scars said issues leave not in the people who experice the feeling, but rather watched it happen to someone else. And of course the resentment that comes with that is to be expected.
Either way, I really enjoyed this story. The Bridgerton brothers, as always, did not disappoint in their appearances. And the general view we had of the lives of some previous protagonists was a nice touch.
Gotta run to read Francesca's story, I'm dying of curiosity after all the hints of the past few books.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Sexual content
Moderate: Child abuse
Minor: Suicide attempt
skb163's review against another edition
emotional
funny
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content and Death of parent