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A review by laurenjodi
How to Marry a Marquis by Julia Quinn
2.0
How to Marry a Marquis
2 Stars
Drawn out and tedious with the occasional moment of emotional depth and intensity indicative of Quinn's future brilliance.
The underlying premise of a the heroine discovering a manual for finding a husband is ridiculous and the silly misunderstanding that characterizes the last 25% of the book is trite. The heroine's reaction is blown completely out of proportion.
Elizabeth and James have potential as a couple but their bantering falls flat. The only stellar moment in their relationship is when they confide their difficult pasts and reveal a captivating depth of character. Unfortunately this is ruined by the ending.
It is a good thing I read the Bridgertons before Quinn's earlier works because I would never have picked up another if I had read this first.
2 Stars
Drawn out and tedious with the occasional moment of emotional depth and intensity indicative of Quinn's future brilliance.
The underlying premise of a the heroine discovering a manual for finding a husband is ridiculous and the silly misunderstanding that characterizes the last 25% of the book is trite. The heroine's reaction is blown completely out of proportion.
Elizabeth and James have potential as a couple but their bantering falls flat. The only stellar moment in their relationship is when they confide their difficult pasts and reveal a captivating depth of character. Unfortunately this is ruined by the ending.
It is a good thing I read the Bridgertons before Quinn's earlier works because I would never have picked up another if I had read this first.