A review by neurospicy_mama
The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn

slow-paced

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

1.5

I gave this book 1.5 stars instead of 0 because it provided enough fodder for Shonda Rhimes to work with. Otherwise, this was my first book by this author and it will be my last. I found the combination of misogyny and violent imagery/ references both juvenile and harmful. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Death of parent

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Violence, and Death of parent

Minor: Violence, Murder, and Toxic relationship

At one point, the "hero" kicked a woman in the stomach while she was under a desk hiding, and this was supposed to foreshadow their passionate love. Violence isn't sexy or funny.