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A review by gillianisland
The Duke and I by Julia Quinn
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
2.5
I forever see Simon as the Miley Cyrus blue eyes meme now <3
So glad other reviews aren’t ignoring what Daphne does to Simon :) because it’s a character/writing choice that I can’t get over just because the pair end up being happy together. I hate that it is written off as nothing/that Daphne was right for what she did— she 100% wasn’t.
I was shocked by how quickly they get married, but it works in some way? I do wish it would’ve have a bit of a slower burn but I remember enjoying it over all. (I read it months ago now but just got this app!)
Over all I like them as a pair, but I have so many problems with writing choices that were made character wise :( keeping in mind it is a regency book there are certain things “of its time”, but in the same breath this is a work of fiction inspired by the regency era, written in modern times. I also really struggle with the way Daphne is written as a childlike in so many ways, and that being used to write-off things she says/does as well as it being a drive for their relationship… it’s not my thing personally.
Generally, I like that I can shut my brain off when reading it. I enjoy the show for what it is too, and did read the next book after finishing this one. I think it can be a fun read, but it definitely has issues in my opinion
So glad other reviews aren’t ignoring what Daphne does to Simon :) because it’s a character/writing choice that I can’t get over just because the pair end up being happy together. I hate that it is written off as nothing/that Daphne was right for what she did— she 100% wasn’t.
I was shocked by how quickly they get married, but it works in some way? I do wish it would’ve have a bit of a slower burn but I remember enjoying it over all. (I read it months ago now but just got this app!)
Over all I like them as a pair, but I have so many problems with writing choices that were made character wise :( keeping in mind it is a regency book there are certain things “of its time”, but in the same breath this is a work of fiction inspired by the regency era, written in modern times. I also really struggle with the way Daphne is written as a childlike in so many ways, and that being used to write-off things she says/does as well as it being a drive for their relationship… it’s not my thing personally.
Generally, I like that I can shut my brain off when reading it. I enjoy the show for what it is too, and did read the next book after finishing this one. I think it can be a fun read, but it definitely has issues in my opinion
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Rape, and Misogyny