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When He Was Wicked by Julia Quinn

14 reviews

hmlongstreet's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing sad slow-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

4.25

This one. This book, oh wow. This has to be one of the best Bridgerton books in the series that I have read so far. If you are reading the books in order like me you'll know that Francesca is not mentioned very often in the other books leading up to this one, giving her a sense of mystery. I understood Frannie, and could see where she was coming from which made me feel connected to her and the story. All I can say is this book had me feeling so many things at once (the intimate scenes especially if I can say that >///<). While the second epilogue made me swoon, with how endearing it was. 

My negatives are the reoccurring themes, scenarios and character traits from previous Bridgerton books. It seems to be a common issue with this series but I can't really blame Julia Quinn, it's hard to be original sometimes! However I can say this one stood out to me as being much different than the previous five, especially when it comes to Francesca as an overall character. Michael was literally a mix of Anthony and Colin with the ability to realize that they are in love.

In conclusion I like this one!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Death, Sexual content, and Terminal illness

Moderate: Death of parent, Infertility, Miscarriage, and Alcohol

Minor: Blood, War, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail

brownieboo's review against another edition

emotional informative sad fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Chronic illness, Death, Grief, Medical content, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Cursing, Alcohol, Blood, and Infertility

lunep's review against another edition

emotional slow-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Infertility, Medical content, Violence, Cursing, Sexual content, and Blood

Moderate: Alcohol, Death, and Miscarriage

Minor: Pregnancy and War

cepbreed's review against another edition

emotional fast-paced

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

3.75

I don't think I've ever seen the word wicked so many times in one book...great New England representation LOL. The release of season two of Bridgerton on Neflix, and the mere 48 hours it took me to finish it inspired this read. Poor Francesca is rarely mentioned and I was extremely curious over this unfortunate forgotten sister. She is so much better than I ever imagined, the show is so unfair to her. And oh god Michael, where to begin about Michael. When it came to his character it was easy to sympathize with him and his mental anguish, but I didn't find him as compelling as Colin. The smut on the other hand...wicked indeed.  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness, Grief, Death, Infertility, Miscarriage, and Sexual content

Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment

Minor: Alcohol