A review by madamepincers
The Duke and I by Julia Quinn

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I think, having watched the show first, it actually ruined the book for me. The parts of the show I loved most were all of the side narratives and complications-- bits about the queen and the siblings and friends that didn't exist in the book. As a result the book felt super fast and flat to me. 

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