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Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn

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sadiesadiesadie's review against another edition

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

2.5

I needed to fill the season 3 whole as I wait until May 16th. This is the only Bridgerton book I’ve read and I’ll probably just wait for each season from now one. Overall, I didn’t like the writing. It felt too rushed in some chapters and too drawn out in majority. I have to say, I’m glad the show is going with a different plot line. The characters were… something. I was thrown for a loop when a certain character acted very different from the lovable character that’s portrayed in the show. I understand that the book can’t be compared to the show but I would be lying if I said I was hoping that it would be written like the show. Read if you want but don’t have too high expectations if you are coming from only knowing and watching the show to reading the book.

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kshertz's review against another edition

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lighthearted 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

4.25

I couldn’t wait for Bridgerton to come back. I had to see what happens with Colin and Penelope. I didn’t read any of the other books 😂. But it looks like I might like the Tv show better. The jealousy piece is not in the book and I was definitely into it. But they’re still cute and I hope the book smut is done Justice on the TVs

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readingwithkaitlyn's review against another edition

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lighthearted 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

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nightstitch96's review

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lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

3.5

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jelkebooks's review against another edition

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funny hopeful lighthearted fast-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

5.0

first read in 2021

reread 2024
I'm so glad I decided to reread this one, because when I originally read this I was pretty new to historical romances (it's not like I'm an expert now though, but I've read quite a few at this point), and I have wondered if I just loved this so much because I was still new to the genre. However, I still absolutely ADORED this book upon reread. Everything about this just really worked for me, and the romantic quotes were just absolutely everything. I swooned at several points. On top of that I also just think this book is incredibly funny, and a really addictive and engaging read.
Penelope is just the love of my life. I absolutely adore her. She is just such a delight of a character. She's really funny, incredibly kind, and just super smart. I also love how througout this book she just got so much more confident in herself and Colin barely played a part in it. It's just her getting older, and bolder. I just loved it!
Colin is also just a great character. He is funny, and the way he's just utterly obsessed with Penelope is just my everything. The way he praises her throughout this novel just has my heart. I do have to say that right after the Lady Whistledown reveal he does turn into a bit of an ass in a way that feels a bit out of character, but I do think ultimately he worked through those feelings, apologised for his behaviour, and changed. So I don't think I can blame him too much.
Colin and Penelope are absolutely everything together. Their relationship is just adorable, and is just the perfect example of why friends to lovers is the superior trope to me. On top of that they also just have a great steamy moments, and their banter is absolute top notch. Penelope also fits perfectly into the Bridgerton family, and I love how Colin strongwills the Featheringtons into respecting Penelope more. They just feel so incredibly made for each other. Ugh, I'm in love !!!!

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booked4adventure's review

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emotional funny hopeful 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

Loved listening to this audio book and just the thing I needed until the next season is released.

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britwalsh16's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful 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

3.5

I was super excited for this book! & with the new season coming out of the show following them I wanted to read it beforehand & give me something to tide me over until then. There was a lot I loved, & a lot of scenes I can’t wait to play out in the show.

But I’m not going to lie & say Colin’s temper didn’t really bug me. I understand him getting angry, especially when he finds out about the Lady Whistledown secret or when she’s caught reading his journal. But what I don’t like is the physical abuse that goes along with it, & yes I know it’s nothing giant, he doesn’t hit her or anything that horrible, but the little things can be bad too. Like the scene at their engagement ball with him holding on to her to hurt her instead of letting his temper blow up to the whole room, that is not an okay reaction & I have loved Colin so much throughout the show & the books too, but reactions like that piss me off & Penelope doesn’t know that it’s not okay. What’s going to happen when they have kids & the kids make him angry, will the violence get worse through the years? It’s such a little thing, but it really gets me, & I hope they rewrote that for the show, I’d hate to lose my love for Polin in the show too!

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granolagrandma's review against another edition

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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? It's complicated

4.5

Penelope had a lot of personality at the beginning of the book but she seemed to lose it a bit as they went on. Also I love how much this man loves his wife <3

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sudatot's review against another edition

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lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.5

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mikaylawood's review

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funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious 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

3.0

This one was a little disappointing for me! There were parts of the story I loved and then I felt like the booked dragged in places. Overall a good read but I think I was expecting more from the Colin/Penelope storyline.

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