tieraisreading 's review for:

To Sir Phillip, With Love by Julia Quinn

4.5

emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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 I loved this book! What made it stand out was how quickly it picked up from the last novel, with Eloise’s frequent letters, writing finally taking center stage. Within just a couple of chapters, we find out she’s been secretly corresponding with Sir Phillip, and then boom

he asks her to marry him.

While Eloise wanted to meet him out of curiosity, Phillip was looking for a wife, and that contrast in expectations kicks off their story. 

What really stuck with me was the emotional depth.

Phillip’s past, especially his trauma from trying to save his wife from suicide, adds weight to his character and explains a lot of his guarded behavior. Eloise’s bright and bold personality slowly chips away at his walls. The twins, who’ve clearly endured a lot themselves, were such a well-handled part of the story, too. Watching them bond with Eloise added a lot of warmth. The scene where the Bridgerton brothers stormed in to “rescue” her had me cackling. It was chaotic and classic Bridgerton.

This book blends trauma, healing, romance, and humor in such a satisfying way. It’s one of my favorite Bridgerton novels for sure.