A review by bobinsbooknook
The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn

emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Everything I could hope for in a charming historical romance. Having watched the netflix season prior to reading, I was very surprised how different the two storylines 
are but enjoyed each in their own right regardless.

 

This book had me giggling with the clever witt and loveable family interactions, the slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romance had me blushing and the last 30 pages had me in an absolute emotional chokehold.

The carriage crash at the end - my god I did not keep my cool!

 

What I love most about this book is the way Julia Quinn hones in on how the emotions develop between Kate and Anthony which felt very organic as well as facing their own fears creating really interesting, loveable yet flawed characters.

 

Something I really appreciate in the book is how we get to explore the fears of storms and death which Kate and Anthony both try to support eachother through and creates such a beautful vulnerability for the two characters. The under the desk storm scene had my heart!

 

Something noted by other readers is that in some ways this story does follow a very similar path to the Duke and I, but personally find this is the stronger of the two and has enough differences to not feel like I was re-reading the same story. Others also address  having issues with Anthony Bridgeton's behaviour at the start of the book - but i felt that his development throughout the book is so important and I appreciate a romance where not everyone is meant to be perfect!

Overall when comparing to the previous book and netflix series I can understand why some people may not love this book but I really can't fault it! The pacing, the plot, the characters mixed in with the balance of humour, romance and tension. I honestly loved this book!