Reviews tagging 'Fatphobia'

Daphné by Julia Quinn

23 reviews

jularcido's review against another edition

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

Very problematic read... Check CWs for short reasons why I hated it.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship

readingwithkelso's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.0

Warning: spoilers ahead

So I really enjoyed The Duke and I until I got to the horrific sexual assault scene between Daphne and Simon. Marital rape is never ok and should not be used as a plot device. The scene soured the entire book for me. 

However, I will say that Quinn’s writing is excellent. I’m on the second book now and it is far less problematic than the first. My suggestion for all those interested in Bridgerton series would be to watch the first season on Netflix and then jump into the second book. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fatphobia, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Child abuse

Minor: Body shaming and Fatphobia

lilacsophie's review against another edition

funny relaxing

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual content, and Violence

Moderate: Ableism, Death, Misogyny, and Sexism

Minor: Fatphobia, Infertility, Miscarriage, and Grief