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A review by phillyhufflepunk
The Duke and I by Julia Quinn
dark
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
My problems with the book are the lack of stakes within Daphne's search for a husband which makes their whole plan kind of pointless, the Duke's entire personality in Chapter 17, the lack of any real fallout from the event in Chapter 18, and the lack of a presence of other characters in their lives.
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Grief, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Vomit and Death of parent