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A review by rnmnd
Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn
3.0
I struggled finishing this and I don't really understand why. Conflict-wise it's rather good. I like how it focuses on Colin and Penelope's writing skills and how they go from there. Although, I must say that the first half of the book was rather boring for me, and I'm not sure why. I guess I'm pretty biased because of the show (but I kinda like how I finish the show first so I can at least see what's different). I never really like Colin and Penelope, and I'm pretty sure the whole fandom will rage reading this. :"))
Anyway, back to the story, the development of the reveal was also pretty good. I also like how Colin wanted to find a purpose for himself at first, being a third son must be hard. I like how after he found out about Penelope, it made him jealous and even more insecure about himself. And I certainly like how they managed to work on it in the end, with her editing his writings to be published. Writing is what bonds them together, and I like how it builds their marriage as well. Oh, I also like that Penelope decided to retire from being Lady Whistledown after getting married.
I cannot really feel how they are friends, but I can definitely sense respect towards one another as a writer. However, I must say that I hate that they always ended up having sex after having an argument. It always bothers me because the transition is just too sudden for my liking.
Anyway, I suppose this was wrapped up nicely, and I didn't regret finishing it. I do understand why fans were angry about the third season of the show, but I have to say that both the show and the book have their own good parts. It is nice to get all the needed perspective.
Anyway, back to the story, the development of the reveal was also pretty good. I also like how Colin wanted to find a purpose for himself at first, being a third son must be hard. I like how after he found out about Penelope, it made him jealous and even more insecure about himself. And I certainly like how they managed to work on it in the end, with her editing his writings to be published. Writing is what bonds them together, and I like how it builds their marriage as well. Oh, I also like that Penelope decided to retire from being Lady Whistledown after getting married.
I cannot really feel how they are friends, but I can definitely sense respect towards one another as a writer. However, I must say that I hate that they always ended up having sex after having an argument. It always bothers me because the transition is just too sudden for my liking.
Anyway, I suppose this was wrapped up nicely, and I didn't regret finishing it. I do understand why fans were angry about the third season of the show, but I have to say that both the show and the book have their own good parts. It is nice to get all the needed perspective.