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krystalreadsstuff's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
4.0
This was my second attempt at reading this book; I decided to give the audiobook a try while waiting for the second half of season 4 to be released, and I actually quite enjoyed it!
Simon's character arc was charming and Daphne's growing understanding of the world was well-written and funny at times. There were definitely some gray areas concerning consent in this story, but I think it was done well and in as realistic a fashion as the rest of the book. I was a bit surprised at how Whistledown was portrayed, mostly just through short blurbs at the beginning of chapters and in character dialogue, because she is rather pervasive in the show.
Overall, I rather enjoyed this book, but am unsure if I will continue on with the series, as Regency-era Romance is not in my typical wheelhouse.
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Pregnancy, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Colonisation and Classism
pau0704's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Infertility, and Death of parent
Minor: Miscarriage and Sexual content
krp6's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Minor: Infertility and Miscarriage
fromthefoxhole's review against another edition
- 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
2.0
I do think Simon's motivations sucked, but there is quite literally nothing that he could have done that would excuse Daphne's behaviors.
I did like Daphne's relationship to her siblings and the banter was fun, but god. I just can't get over how territorial every single man in these books is, and that they are constantly dick measuring about something. That with a literal spousal rape???? Count me OUT.
I'm finishing the series but only because I feel like I have to at this point.
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Infertility, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Alcohol
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Miscarriage
itsbaberuthless's review against another edition
- 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
3.25
Moderate: Ableism, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
Minor: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Infertility, Death of parent, and Classism
eva_vva's review against another edition
- 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
3.0
Graphic: Cursing, Infertility, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Moderate: Ableism, Confinement, Death, Infidelity, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Pregnancy
Minor: Child death, Miscarriage, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Colonisation, and Classism
beebidon's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Ableism, Sexism, Sexual content, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
Moderate: Infertility, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
fanboyriot's review against another edition
- 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
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
atlaslan's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Child abuse, Infertility, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
Minor: Sexism and Injury/Injury detail
sandysmith's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Child abuse, Infertility, and Miscarriage