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caitlindutton'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
4.5
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, and Classism
Minor: Rape, Toxic relationship, and Death of parent
jodiexmae'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? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Confinement, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Classism
Moderate: Rape
Minor: Pregnancy
gabyhat'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
4.0
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Death of parent and Pregnancy
billi3louise's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
There was a point sometime in the middle where it got slow and I just felt like it needed to hurry up but then the entire last chapter I was wishing went forever.
All in all, I ended up loving it. I’m a sucker for clichés.
I’ve found a new favourite character in Posy. I want her to have her own book.
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Death, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Minor: Rape
pippamillerxoxo_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Sexual content, Abandonment, and Classism
jadeandsuch'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
4.75
Moderate: Child abuse, Abandonment, and Classism
Minor: Rape and Slavery
hayleyvem'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
3.5
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, and Classism
Moderate: Police brutality, Grief, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
kb33's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Graphic: Confinement, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, and Classism
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Rape and Alcohol
stupidforcupid'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
3.5
Graphic: Sexual content and Classism
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Fatphobia, Physical abuse, Blood, Vomit, Grief, and Alcohol
hmlongstreet'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
4.25
I enjoyed the chemistry between Benedict and Sophie and the lack of "we must get married right now, as I have comprised you." Both main characters had very real and understandable fears and I found the book had a lot less talk about sexual desire (that doesn't mean there wasn't any) and more about quality time with one another which was a good break from the past two books. I was also quite surprised to learn how many ideas were taken from this book to be used for the second season of the Netflix show, which is Anthony's story. You'll see what I mean if decide to read this book and watch the show.
Again there were more questionable actions from the characters that make you go, "Ok wow that is like really not ok." But however, I think this book did a better job "making it okay" than the other two by having Sophie put up a bit more of a fight with Benedict and confronting him about his actions.
A strong opinion I still hold have briefly touched upon in my The Duke and I review is that these books are truly meant for a specific genre of people and if you are looking for a historical romance series without angsty male lead characters and timid female ones this series is really not for you.
Graphic: Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, and Abandonment
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Body shaming, Death, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Alcohol