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A review by kb33
The Duke and I by Julia Quinn
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I don’t usually read historical romance, but I enjoyed the tv series and decided to give this a try. I enjoyed the book, but it did have some problematic parts, including the rape scene and both characters’ handling of it. If you haven’t seen the tv series, it wasn’t forced intercourse, it was consensual sex, with Simon’s expectation that he can pull out, and Daphne doesn’t allow him to.
Minus that, it was an enjoyable book.
Minus that, it was an enjoyable book.
Graphic: Sexism, Emotional abuse, Rape, and Violence
Moderate: Classism and Pregnancy
Minor: Death of parent, Infertility, Gun violence, and Injury/Injury detail