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morganbailie0513 's review for:
The Duke and I
by Julia Quinn
This review might not provide a clear verdict because I'm still sorting through my thoughts on this book, but there will be a mild spoiler. I've been struggling to get back into reading lately, so I turned to this book in hopes of breaking out of my slump. Having watched The Bridgerton series on Netflix, I was curious about the original book series. Initially, the story intrigued me, but I found myself losing interest quickly. To push through, I turned to the audiobook, listening as I read, which helped me reach the end.
One aspect I appreciated was how Simon and Daphne first crossed paths. Additionally, I liked that Daphne wasn't portrayed as the typical 'belle of the ball,' but rather as a friend to others. However, I was disturbed by Daphne's actions when she took advantage of Simon while he was drunk, especially since she showed no remorse afterward. Should Simon have been honest with Daphne about not wanting children? Absolutely. I understand his reasons for withholding the truth, though revealing it might not have changed Daphne's actions. Still, perhaps if Daphne had known, she could have supported Simon instead of exploiting him.
I can't blame Simon for fleeing after what Daphne did, but I disliked how he began rationalizing it to himself by convincing himself he desired it. As for continuing the series, I'm uncertain. It's not solely because of the controversial scene but because the book failed to captivate me like the television adaptation did.
One aspect I appreciated was how Simon and Daphne first crossed paths. Additionally, I liked that Daphne wasn't portrayed as the typical 'belle of the ball,' but rather as a friend to others. However, I was disturbed by Daphne's actions when she took advantage of Simon while he was drunk, especially since she showed no remorse afterward. Should Simon have been honest with Daphne about not wanting children? Absolutely. I understand his reasons for withholding the truth, though revealing it might not have changed Daphne's actions. Still, perhaps if Daphne had known, she could have supported Simon instead of exploiting him.
I can't blame Simon for fleeing after what Daphne did, but I disliked how he began rationalizing it to himself by convincing himself he desired it. As for continuing the series, I'm uncertain. It's not solely because of the controversial scene but because the book failed to captivate me like the television adaptation did.