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britwalsh16's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Death, Classism, Sexual content, Bullying, Rape, Sexual assault, Cursing, Death of parent, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual harassment, and Violence
Moderate: Child abuse, Misogyny, Medical content, Confinement, Deportation, Body shaming, and Abandonment
Minor: Gaslighting, Infidelity, Stalking, Pregnancy, Grief, and Kidnapping
caffinatedslug'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
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Sexual content, and Misogyny
Moderate: Death of parent and Cursing
Minor: Infidelity
princessm'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? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Infidelity, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Rape, and Slavery
nervouspink's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Minor: Grief, Death of parent, and Infidelity
beckyyreadss's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This novel follows the main two characters. The first character is Benedict Bridgerton. He is the second born in the Bridgerton household. He feels like no one knows him expect that he is a Bridgerton and the second-born. Benedict is in no rush in getting married, but his mother keeps insisting he goes to fancy balls and meet all of the eligible ladies of the ton. The second character is Sophie Beckett, she never dreamed she would be able to sneak into a ball. Even though she is the daughter of an earl, Sophie has been relegated to the role of a servant by her stepmother. She is not considered an eligible lady of the ton. But, on the night of Lady Bridgerton’s ball, she finds herself in the arms of Benedict Bridgerton and she feels like royalty. But she knows that all the enchantments must end when the clock strikes midnight. Benedict wants to know who was the extraordinary woman in silver. Benedict is conflicted by his desire for his mystery girl that he danced with or the maid that he rescued. If he offers her his heart, will he sacrifice his only chance for a fairy-tale love? This book is set in London in 1817. It is a Regency Adult Romance.
My favourite bit of this book was Julia Quinn’s writing style. It didn’t feel like I was back in time. I mean, obviously they weren’t going on about Snapchat but it just felt like it was a modern story. The only thing that kept me from remembering that it was set in 1814 was the referring to letters and horses and carriages. Also I want Violet Bridgerton as my mother. She is such a protective mama bear but also sneaky and she knows everything like most mothers do. The only weaknesses I found is that this book did have a bit of a miscommunication trope throughout the book and it drove me mad. But with it being a Cinderella re-telling and that story is basically based on miscommunication, I don’t really blame that on Julia Quinn. I understand why some secrets were kept but just talk to each other. Benedict also seemed like a bit of a frat boy in this book and because I had watched season one and two of the tv show and we’ve learned and loved Benedict in that, it just ruined Benedict overall. I am looking forward to the next book and interested to see the other stories from the Bridgerton family.
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Sexual content, Infidelity, and Child abuse
summerslittlelibrary's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
3.5
Graphic: Bullying, Sexual content, Slavery, Cursing, Child abuse, and Classism
Moderate: Abandonment, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Rape, Body shaming, Sexual assault, Confinement, and Death of parent
julesadventurezone's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Body shaming, Child abuse, Kidnapping, and Sexual assault
Minor: Death of parent, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Sexism, and Violence