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derigibleplums's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I fully started this because I thought it would be some light 'holiday' reading but I ended up loving it. It really does feel so much like what Austen would have wanted to write about and it is probably a much more realistic portrayal of the era than a lot of books. There was absolutely some wishful thinking about how everyone would have reacted to her sexual abuse but I'm glad that it ended up the way that it did.
Glad I did pick this up, it was a great light novel amidst everything else on my bookshelf at the moment
Glad I did pick this up, it was a great light novel amidst everything else on my bookshelf at the moment
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Alcohol, Sexual assault, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Rape
Minor: Vomit
writtenontheflyleaves's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Reputation by Lex Croucher 🍷
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🕯The plot: Georgiana Ellers’ dull stay with her aunt and uncle livens up considerably when she meets the rich and rambunctious Frances Campbell at a party. Falling in with Frances and her coterie of equally privileged friends gives Georgiana a glimpse of a charmed existence, drinking and revelling into the early hours. But there are risks attached for a girl of little means like herself, and even for Frances dangers lurk behind the glittering facade. Can Georgiana survive the summer with her reputation intact?
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I’ve been a big fan of @lexcanroar since their YouTube days so I’ve been looking forward to reading this for a long time! I flew through it in just over a day and enjoyed it immensely. Georgiana felt very real to me; she was funny and well-meaning but also naive and a little selfish at times. This made the key dramas of the novel much more thorny and believable because she didn’t behave perfectly - the lessons she learns throughout the book were well-earned, as was her romance with Thomas. Their correspondence made me laugh a lot, and I loved him as a character!
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There are some dark themes dealt with here, chiefly sexual assault and rape, and I thought these were well-handled. The reactions of the characters to the events of the novel chimed with my experiences of how these issues often play out in real life, and though there were some classic Regency romance Big Moments, I found it easy to be swept along with them. Also as a side note I adored Betty. She deserves the world!!
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🎩 Read it if you liked Bridgerton the show (I can’t speak to the book!), witty repartee and historical fiction with a sense of humour. If you have a holiday coming up and are looking for a fun read to jump into and not surface til you’re finished, this could be it!
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🚫 Avoid it if you’re avoiding stories about rape and sexual assault, or don’t like to read about heavy drinking. Also if you’re looking for more of a steamy/ sexual romance - there are Bridgerton vibes here and a lot of sexual tension, but don’t go in expecting Bridgerton-style sex scenes!
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🕯The plot: Georgiana Ellers’ dull stay with her aunt and uncle livens up considerably when she meets the rich and rambunctious Frances Campbell at a party. Falling in with Frances and her coterie of equally privileged friends gives Georgiana a glimpse of a charmed existence, drinking and revelling into the early hours. But there are risks attached for a girl of little means like herself, and even for Frances dangers lurk behind the glittering facade. Can Georgiana survive the summer with her reputation intact?
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I’ve been a big fan of @lexcanroar since their YouTube days so I’ve been looking forward to reading this for a long time! I flew through it in just over a day and enjoyed it immensely. Georgiana felt very real to me; she was funny and well-meaning but also naive and a little selfish at times. This made the key dramas of the novel much more thorny and believable because she didn’t behave perfectly - the lessons she learns throughout the book were well-earned, as was her romance with Thomas. Their correspondence made me laugh a lot, and I loved him as a character!
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There are some dark themes dealt with here, chiefly sexual assault and rape, and I thought these were well-handled. The reactions of the characters to the events of the novel chimed with my experiences of how these issues often play out in real life, and though there were some classic Regency romance Big Moments, I found it easy to be swept along with them. Also as a side note I adored Betty. She deserves the world!!
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🎩 Read it if you liked Bridgerton the show (I can’t speak to the book!), witty repartee and historical fiction with a sense of humour. If you have a holiday coming up and are looking for a fun read to jump into and not surface til you’re finished, this could be it!
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🚫 Avoid it if you’re avoiding stories about rape and sexual assault, or don’t like to read about heavy drinking. Also if you’re looking for more of a steamy/ sexual romance - there are Bridgerton vibes here and a lot of sexual tension, but don’t go in expecting Bridgerton-style sex scenes!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Alcohol, Sexual assault, and Violence
Moderate: Racism, Rape, Vomit, Blood, and Sexual harassment
han2709's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
As described, bridgerton meets fleabag. It is more fleabag than bridgerton and just didn't ring true for me. It was witty but the attitudes were two modern and that made the plot unrealistic. Yes, it was nice to see women in a historical novel with some spirit but it just wasnt for me personally.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Drug use, Racism, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Vomit
astoldbyangela's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
a true regency romp. lex skillfully wove the traditional and the modern together. it’s entertaining and heartfelt in equal measures & each character, including the protagonist, is incredibly layered and feels so real. once i got to about halfway or 2/3 through the book, i absolutely could not put it down.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault
Moderate: Racism, Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Drug abuse, Vomit, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Suicide
achingallover's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I laughed and I cried and this was honestly fantastic. I could rant for days about the dialogue, the clever use of tropes and references, the real heart behind it all. Just fantastic.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Blood, Bullying, Drug use, Sexual assault, Toxic friendship, Vomit, and Violence
ellenigrace's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Read this in one sitting and would highly recommend. If Austen and Byron wrote a book together...well, one would probably throttle the other, but the alternative would be this book. Bonus points for diversity and a stellar nod to Mean Girls.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Alcohol, Blood, Drug abuse, Drug use, Sexual assault, and Violence
Moderate: Vomit
Minor: Death, Death of parent, and Rape
ladyfaceplant's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
tense
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
5.0
Absolutely brilliant. Received this book early from my preorder and read it in two days. All of the characters are complex and dynamic, no more than Georgiana, who I quickly came to love despite her flaws. It's the kind of book that I couldn't help but react aloud to. At one point I involuntarily gave quite an evil chuckle which very much startled my partner! So funny but also entirely heart wrenching. The dreamy yet grounded romance which definitely felt like a modern response to Jane Austen. The writing itself is sharp and funny and altogether a delight to read. I was very sad to finish this one and as I have no idea what a sequel might be, I will simply have to wait with bated breath for another book from Lex Croucher.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic friendship, Drug abuse, Drug use, Alcohol, Alcoholism, and Addiction
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Violence, Physical abuse, Misogyny, and Grief
Minor: Racism, Xenophobia, Rape, Homophobia, Vomit, Fatphobia, Death of parent, Child death, and Slavery
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