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imageeknotanerd's review against another edition
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
I really did not like this book only because of certain events and how Benedict reacted to them, it was very out of character for him which is interesting to say because the author is still the same. Still enjoyable but rather annoying.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Toxic friendship, Bullying, Rape, Toxic relationship, Sexism, and Sexual harassment
niamhrowanch's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual violence, Classism, Death of parent, Sexual content, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Child abuse, Sexism, Death, and Misogyny
filipacmiranda's review against another edition
2.0
O facto de a leitura de Amor e Enganos me ter feito repensar a classificação que dei aos dois volumes anteriores diz muito sobre este livro.
Tinha lido cerca de dois parágrafos, quando percebi que o volume dedicado ao romance de Benedict Bridgerton tinha por base a mesma história que é retratada na versão da Disney do conto Cinderella. A história começa com a apresentação de Sophie: uma rapariga jovem, filha de um nobre, que perde repentinamente o pai e que, após a sua morte, passa a ser escravizada e maltratada pela madrasta e pelas filhas da mesma, até ser expulsa da própria casa.
Como não podia deixar de ser, Sophie encontra o seu Príncipe Encantado no único homem, à exceção daqueles com quem conviveu desde criança, com o qual teve a oportunidade de interagir durante mais de cinco minutos. Benedict, de quem, pelo conhecimento de que disponho sobre a personagem, esperava gostar, tornou-se oficialmente no protagonista masculino de que menos gostei até ao momento. As suas atitudes foram, a todos os níveis e em todos os momentos, altamente problemáticas e algo irritantes.
Acima de tudo, começo a perceber que, a cada livro, parece tornar-se mais evidente que, neste universo – e, sim, sei que é suposto o enredo decorrer no século XIX –, o direito de qualquer personagem feminina ao respeito é diretamente proporcional ao amor que é sentido pelos homens que, à partida, esperamos que as respeitem.
De momento, acredito que continuo a ler esta coleção por curiosidade mórbida, pelas interações familiares, por querer terminar o que comecei e, principalmente, com o objetivo perceber como/quando é desvendada a identidade de Lady Whistledown... A caminho do quarto livro e a desejar muito que os romances que se seguem sejam, pelo menos, melhores do que este.
Tinha lido cerca de dois parágrafos, quando percebi que o volume dedicado ao romance de Benedict Bridgerton tinha por base a mesma história que é retratada na versão da Disney do conto Cinderella. A história começa com a apresentação de Sophie: uma rapariga jovem, filha de um nobre, que perde repentinamente o pai e que, após a sua morte, passa a ser escravizada e maltratada pela madrasta e pelas filhas da mesma, até ser expulsa da própria casa.
Como não podia deixar de ser, Sophie encontra o seu Príncipe Encantado no único homem, à exceção daqueles com quem conviveu desde criança, com o qual teve a oportunidade de interagir durante mais de cinco minutos. Benedict, de quem, pelo conhecimento de que disponho sobre a personagem, esperava gostar, tornou-se oficialmente no protagonista masculino de que menos gostei até ao momento. As suas atitudes foram, a todos os níveis e em todos os momentos, altamente problemáticas e algo irritantes.
Acima de tudo, começo a perceber que, a cada livro, parece tornar-se mais evidente que, neste universo – e, sim, sei que é suposto o enredo decorrer no século XIX –, o direito de qualquer personagem feminina ao respeito é diretamente proporcional ao amor que é sentido pelos homens que, à partida, esperamos que as respeitem.
De momento, acredito que continuo a ler esta coleção por curiosidade mórbida, pelas interações familiares, por querer terminar o que comecei e, principalmente, com o objetivo perceber como/quando é desvendada a identidade de Lady Whistledown... A caminho do quarto livro e a desejar muito que os romances que se seguem sejam, pelo menos, melhores do que este.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Child abuse
Moderate: Sexual harassment and Death of parent
carlyjoann's review against another edition
emotional
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment and Sexual content
imi222's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
Moderate: Rape
vreyna20_2004's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- 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? It's complicated
4.0
But it was the 2nd epilogue that made me more intrigued. Posy and Hugh Woodson being smitten for each other at first sight and them not talking cause they were gawking at each other. Amazing. Just perfection. I loved seeing the interaction between Benedict and Sophie being overprotective over Posy even as Hugh and Posy kiss mere minutes seeing each other which I did find it weird since they’re in their late 20s to 30s but it was still cute.
The bath scene was very intimate but it wasn’t making me blush intimate more like “aww he’s taking care of her” and it made me smile to see that Sophie got what she wanted at the end. I did wish Sophie had more resistance to Benedict since she had said that she wouldn’t sleep with someone as she is still a lady and I thought she would follow through with it but again I don’t mind it.
Besides the whole factor of Benedict being an ass to Sophie and thinking with his dick by asking Sophie to be his mistress, this is my favorite story out of the series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual harassment
annahamburger's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
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? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Classism, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Slavery, Sexual content, Fatphobia, Death of parent, Physical abuse, Abandonment, and Body shaming
Minor: Vomit, Injury/Injury detail, Cursing, Rape, Alcohol, Violence, and Pregnancy
flattrash's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
0.25
Sophie Maria Beckett (bastard, 22)
Richard Gunningworth (father, Earl of Penwood, deceased)
Araminta (Countess of Penwood), Rosamund Reiling (23), Posy Reiling (22)
Benedict Bridgerton(30)
Richard suffers a heart attack and dies, leaving Araminta with a choice. She will either house Sophie until she turns 20 y/o for a yearly income of six thousand pounds OR it will be reduced to two thousand pounds.
At the Bridgerton masquerade ball, Sophie is invited to the private terrace by Benedict Bridgerton.
Sophie has found work as an upstairs for Mr. and Mrs. John Cavender. Phillip is always leering and being inappropriate to her. Benedict saves her.
Benedict asks her to be his mistress. Brings her to his mother for employment.
Sophie loses her virginity. Benedict figures out she is the lady in silver.
Sophie quits. Arrested by Araminta and tossed into jail. Bridgerton's save her. HEA.
Richard Gunningworth (father, Earl of Penwood, deceased)
Araminta (Countess of Penwood), Rosamund Reiling (23), Posy Reiling (22)
Benedict Bridgerton(30)
Richard suffers a heart attack and dies, leaving Araminta with a choice. She will either house Sophie until she turns 20 y/o for a yearly income of six thousand pounds OR it will be reduced to two thousand pounds.
At the Bridgerton masquerade ball, Sophie is invited to the private terrace by Benedict Bridgerton.
Sophie has found work as an upstairs for Mr. and Mrs. John Cavender. Phillip is always leering and being inappropriate to her. Benedict saves her.
Benedict asks her to be his mistress. Brings her to his mother for employment.
Sophie loses her virginity. Benedict figures out she is the lady in silver.
Sophie quits. Arrested by Araminta and tossed into jail. Bridgerton's save her. HEA.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual harassment
sugarcainn's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, and Child abuse