A review by katyjean
To Sir Phillip, With Love by Julia Quinn

  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.25

The more I read the Bridgerton books, the more I hate the love interest men. Of course, having watched the show, I am biased, but Eloise deserves so much better.

Phillip had the potential to be a charming, academic, paternal man, but of course he just wanted to
hide from his children and sleep with his wife
. There was also potential for a deeper look into how detached the upper class of the time were from their children, but instead this was framed as just a Phillip fault.

There were quite a few enjoyable and/emotional scenes that were captivating (and I am looking forward to seeing them in the show) but the book became a bit of a slog after they married.
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