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marygg3's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
3.75
It was going perfect. I mean, the characters didn't have much more personality outside of their feelings for one another, but I liked them.
I was loving Daphne, actually. And her right hook.
Simon had less depth in my eyes, he was pretty much attraction for Daphne and a bundle of daddy issues made into a man. A very handsome one at that, though I'm not sure because we were mostly given hair and eye color plus height and that's it.
Actually, it was pretty much the same with Daphne.
But anyway, that's not my point. My point is that scene.
Seriously, I could give my 4 stars and go on my merry way if it weren't for that scene.
In a shell, I'm still not sure if Daphne raped Simon. I think it at least qualifies as dubious consent. What bothers me so much is that they never address that particular moment when she made sure he couldn't pull out. Basically, they just kiss and make up two months later and no one ever talks about how wrong the whole deal was. A most fundamental betrayal at best, a fucking assault at worst... I don't know, I just couldn't manage to get past that. Even after everything is resolved and everybody is happy, I just couldn't throw my hat in with Daphne and Simon anymore.
I will be reading the next ones, of course, because I don't think I'll ever have enough of the eldest Bridgerton brothers. But I'm eager to just read about another couple and let Daphne and Simon go on their not-so-merry way.
I was loving Daphne, actually. And her right hook.
Simon had less depth in my eyes, he was pretty much attraction for Daphne and a bundle of daddy issues made into a man. A very handsome one at that, though I'm not sure because we were mostly given hair and eye color plus height and that's it.
Actually, it was pretty much the same with Daphne.
But anyway, that's not my point. My point is that scene.
Seriously, I could give my 4 stars and go on my merry way if it weren't for that scene.
I will be reading the next ones, of course, because I don't think I'll ever have enough of the eldest Bridgerton brothers. But I'm eager to just read about another couple and let Daphne and Simon go on their not-so-merry way.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Ableism
Moderate: Sexual assault
indianagranger's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
sad
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
4.0
The drunk sex drops it by a star
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy and Sexual assault
Moderate: Child abuse and Ableism
firstkhao's review against another edition
emotional
funny
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
The book is an easy reading, however I just can't get over how Daphne rapes Simon and that is portrayed as some form of empowerment. It was not necessary for the plot in anyway, the problems could be resolved in another way and, more importantly, by the way it was though about by the characters later it almost felt as if the author knew how it would be received, knew it was wrong and then decided to keep it in the book anyway. I will probably read the rest of the books because I'm chronically curious, but I do hope this sort of thing is not common in all of them.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Rape
Moderate: Child abuse, Abandonment, and Ableism
Minor: Physical abuse and Violence
readyforit's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
4.0
4⭐️1.5🌶️(open door, not very descriptive)
I enjoyed this book but I enjoyed the show a little more! The show has a diverse cast, more drama, more characters, etc. In the book we don’t get the Queen, Anthony’s storyline, the featheringtons’ storyline, or the boxing storyline. Other than that there are some minor changes. I would suggest reading it if you’re a huge fan of the show. I also listened to the audiobook and I loved the narrator. Probably won’t reread, but will rewatch the show. If the show didn’t exist, I would reread.
I enjoyed this book but I enjoyed the show a little more! The show has a diverse cast, more drama, more characters, etc. In the book we don’t get the Queen, Anthony’s storyline, the featheringtons’ storyline, or the boxing storyline. Other than that there are some minor changes. I would suggest reading it if you’re a huge fan of the show. I also listened to the audiobook and I loved the narrator. Probably won’t reread, but will rewatch the show. If the show didn’t exist, I would reread.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism and Misogyny
Moderate: Classism, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Infertility, and Rape
mrsjoellebell's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Rape, Abandonment, and Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent
hannah_margaret's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape
Minor: Ableism
annahamburger's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Injury/Injury detail, Child abuse, Grief, and Abandonment
Moderate: Infertility, Sexual content, Vomit, and Pregnancy
Minor: Miscarriage, Alcohol, and Fatphobia
thehollyking's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Gaslighting, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Abandonment and Ableism
Minor: Death of parent
latashman's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Rape, Abandonment, and Ableism
Moderate: Vomit, Pregnancy, and Infertility
joyfulfoodie's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.75
I have really enjoyed the two tv shows based on this group, so I decided to check out the books.
Usually I am hands down “the book was better” but I feel like they are both delightful in their own way. I thought it was fascinating that Charlotte isn’t in the book at all - with the new prequel series she has almost become my favorite character so it’s interesting that (so far) she is a Shonda Rhimes creation.
The same event that was so uncomfortable in season one is featured here, so if you really struggled with that in the show it got its origins here and you won’t dodge it the second time. I won’t say it is easier here, but the mental state of all parties is better explored. Doesn’t make it permissible just gives better insight. The timeline of events after that is different, but worked well in each medium.
This was probably a 4.75 for me, but rounding up for goodreads. Read a good chunk of it at the beach and I’m almost never able to pay attention to my book consistently enough to make progress while at the beach. 😂😊😎
Usually I am hands down “the book was better” but I feel like they are both delightful in their own way. I thought it was fascinating that Charlotte isn’t in the book at all - with the new prequel series she has almost become my favorite character so it’s interesting that (so far) she is a Shonda Rhimes creation.
The same event that was so uncomfortable in season one is featured here, so if you really struggled with that in the show it got its origins here and you won’t dodge it the second time. I won’t say it is easier here, but the mental state of all parties is better explored. Doesn’t make it permissible just gives better insight. The timeline of events after that is different, but worked well in each medium.
This was probably a 4.75 for me, but rounding up for goodreads. Read a good chunk of it at the beach and I’m almost never able to pay attention to my book consistently enough to make progress while at the beach. 😂😊😎
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Sexual content
Moderate: Pregnancy, Bullying, Violence, Miscarriage, Sexism, Infertility, Abandonment, and Ableism