A review by minerva_library
Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I enjoyed this book in the Bridgerton series more than the first book in the series. I love Peneolpe blossoming into a more confident person over time, and the return of Colin who has also become an attractive young man since journeying abroad sets the stage for their reunion well. I've always been a fan of childhood friends turned lovers and in my opinion the realism is enhanced in cases like this when they've been separated and gained a new level of confidence in times like this. If I was any more creative (or willing to spend the time) I'd have written this as Lady Whistledown. 

Not to the books' fault but I was disappointed to see the show overshadow some of the romance of the books (once again) for the more dramatic aspects surrounding the identity of Lady Whistledown. I understand that the books aren't as action-packed as Netflix typically wants for a popular series, so most of the changes I appreciated if not impartial to.