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A review by cmorelli
The Duke and I by Julia Quinn
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.5
Daphne is looking for a love match in a prospective husband, but everyone in the ton sees her only as a friend. As the new Duke of Hastings, Simon wants nothing to do with the marriage scene, but it consistently being bothered by the women who wish to marry him.
Together, they form an alliance to pretend to court each other to bring up Daphne’s appeal and steer women away from the presumed taken Simon. Their plot, though, brings them closer together than either expected.
Listen, we’ve probably all seen Bridgerton Season 1, so I’m not going to break down the entire synopsis. I loved the differences between the book and the show and felt that it improved on the story between the two. Some of it made their relationship make more sense - it draws on what the show rushed.
Solid 4.5 stars - I’m ready to finish the series!
Together, they form an alliance to pretend to court each other to bring up Daphne’s appeal and steer women away from the presumed taken Simon. Their plot, though, brings them closer together than either expected.
Listen, we’ve probably all seen Bridgerton Season 1, so I’m not going to break down the entire synopsis. I loved the differences between the book and the show and felt that it improved on the story between the two. Some of it made their relationship make more sense - it draws on what the show rushed.
Solid 4.5 stars - I’m ready to finish the series!