Reviews

An Offer From a Gentleman by Julia Quinn

thewriterrose's review

4.0

Everyone I've talked to says that this is the worst Bridgerton book, but I strongly disagree. If you could only read one out of the entire series, read this one. It's reduced to nothing other than a Cinderella retelling, and I think the cover is very misleading as she doesn't leave a shoe behind at all, despite the fact that there's something so special about it. It's also the first book in the series that feels different from the ones that came before. They all felt like the same story and same characters until this book.

sarahannmac21's review against another edition

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? It's complicated

4.0

Cinderella retelling. Cute. Fav so far

picky_person's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense 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? It's complicated

4.5

whitebear08's review against another edition

emotional hopeful sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• 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

emilyharmonica's review against another edition

emotional hopeful relaxing medium-paced

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

3.25

erinderick's review against another edition

adventurous emotional 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? Yes

4.25

kitkaroo's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.75

katielvk's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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? Yes

3.0

We get it, Sophie, you're a housemaid. 

arrk33's review

3.0

Didn't realize this was going to be a Cinderella retelling and got a little frustrated with it for the first half. However, this pairing is now my 2nd favorite, after Kate and Anthony, and I loved seeing how they made it work and overcame societal pressures. Romance still isn't my thing overall, as I do get frustrated with some of the tropes and just general lack of communication that the plot so heavily depends on, but I am enjoying getting to know each Bridgerton better, especially those that aren't in the show as much.

I also enjoyed the departure from the "proper" due to both Sophie's and Benedict's social standings as bastard and second son, and there being less pressure on each of them.

realbooktingz's review

funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0