Reviews tagging 'Miscarriage'

Daphné by Julia Quinn

123 reviews

britty555673's review against another edition

emotional tense medium-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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Minor: Miscarriage, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Pregnancy

fanboyriot's review against another edition

lighthearted slow-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

3.0

Dearest Gentle Reader, this book wasn’t what I was expecting.   While it did bring to life the characters and their stories, I feel as though it fell rather flat compared to the show.  I did enjoy the epilogues and the audiobook was narrated rather nicely, I don’t think I will be continuing this book series as of now.  It was entertaining just not really worth it to me, perhaps I’ll revisit this series later though.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Infidelity, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Classism

Moderate: Child death, Death, Miscarriage, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, and Gaslighting

Minor: Body shaming, Cursing, Fatphobia, Violence, Blood, Vomit, and Alcohol

deardisdain's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

While I adored the book and the dynamic I don't think I'll ever like Daphne for what she did to Simon. And I while I'm unsure if it's the era or just the way it's handled in this novel, his treatment wasn't considered as bad as it should have in my honest opinion. That being said, I love the way Julia writes? I expected to hate this book but I felt addicted by the end of it and immediately went into the next one.

side comment: started off listening to the audio book and MAJOR props to the narrator they did so so good.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape

Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual content

Minor: Miscarriage

sandysmith's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted relaxing 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

3.5

I'm gradually adding books I've read in 2021 to give a true reflection of the books I've read since keeping records.  This was the first book I read in 2021, and is what kick started my reading journey having put reading on the back burner whilst bringing up the children, previously being an avid reader. This is the first in the Bridgerton story of Daphne and Simon. Set in the 1800's the pair hatch a plan, to pretend to be on the verge of a proposal, Simon so that the mothers and daughters of the Ton back off, and Daphne to have more admirers and to aim for a real proposal. The ruse works but then they fall for each other. It is a slushy historical chick lit, enjoyable never the less. Once they get. married the book becomes an issue for me, with Daphne desperate for a child forces herself on Simon. Not acceptable from either sex. A big fat no for me, but it was picked for a book club and more are likely to be read. A pleasant enough passing of time inspite of the section outlined above.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Death of parent, and Pregnancy

Moderate: Child abuse, Infertility, and Miscarriage

babudarabu's review against another edition

emotional funny fast-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? It's complicated

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Ableism, Infertility, Miscarriage, Rape, and Abandonment

Minor: Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Alcohol

readingwithkaitlyn's review against another edition

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Violence

Moderate: Child abuse, Grief, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Body shaming, Bullying, Death, Gun violence, Miscarriage, Racism, Terminal illness, Blood, Medical content, Death of parent, Murder, and Pregnancy

ruronisai's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment

Moderate: Rape, Death of parent, and Pregnancy

Minor: Miscarriage

bee_ayy's review against another edition

medium-paced

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

1.0

I'm sorry but this was not it.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Ableism, Child abuse, Misogyny, and Sexual content

Minor: Infertility, Miscarriage, and Death of parent

britwalsh16's review against another edition

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

3.5

I usually prefer reading the book before the movie or tv show adaptation, but with this series I fell in love with the show first & then decided to read the book, & usually I struggle to get through it, but overall I usually like the book more. This series is different. I definitely enjoyed the book, & I love all the little details we didn’t get in the tv show; but I miss all the side characters. Though season 1 focuses on Daphne & The Duke, you get to see all the side characters & learn a bit about everyone. In the book, you only learn about the other characters if they are interacting with Daphne or Simon. So I just really struggled to get through this book because of that. That being said, I’m definitely going to read the other books, just maybe not in order, I’ll come back to the Viscount since I know his story already. Lol

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexual content, Grief, and Death of parent

Moderate: Gun violence, Miscarriage, Sexism, Violence, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Child abuse, Rape, and Sexual assault

mutantfoodie's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Minor: Miscarriage, Rape, Death of parent, and Pregnancy