A review by idyllicendure
The Duke and I by Julia Quinn

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

3.5

As someone who has only watched the series I quite enjoyed this book. There are definetely things that have aged poorly and I have a huge problem with the book that practically takes all possibility of it being anything higher than a 3.5 away from the book, but given what I had heard about the books and how little I enjoy romance books, this book could have gone so much worse. 
Now let's talk spoilers. Simon's and Daphne's relationship is very different from the one in the series. They are never "enemies" in the book and Simon is a lot nicer and sweeter than he is in the tv show. I must say the relationship in the books is a lot better than in the movie. Now, the sexual assault. I truly don't understand why Quinn decided to make Daphne sexually assault Simon in a book where she is suppossed to be a character we root for. I truly feel bad for the man. And the fact that he ended up forgiving her. I could never. Although I knew it was going to happen I was really enjoying the book until that point. It just leaves a bad taste on my mouth. They are still cute. Can't wait to read the next book.
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