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A review by liv_imler
The Duke and I by Julia Quinn
funny
medium-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
1.25
I enjoyed a large potion of the book, however I was incredibly saddened by the last 3rd. I despise that Daphne rapes her husband and it handled so poorly. It is never acknowledged as rape, she justifies it to herself, and he asks her to forgive HIM for not wanting a child. The Duke is also physically violent w/ Daphne and it is never addressed, which is quite upsetting.
Moderate: Misogyny, Rape, Domestic abuse, and Gaslighting