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A review by bzliz
An Offer From a Gentleman by Julia Quinn
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I couldn’t love Violet Bridgerton any more if I tried. She’s a perfect scheming angel and I refuse to accept any criticism of her. Likewise with Sophie. She carried the weight of childhood trauma on her shoulders with grace and managed to come out on top, as she deserves!
I will however accept criticism about Benedict. He saves Sophie from being raped by three men only to manipulate and blackmail her into staying by his side- either as his mistress or a servant in his mother’s household. Men suck.
Even though Cinderella retellings were already cliche when the book was written, I’ll still forgive it. It’s hard not to be a sucker for the underdog getting their magical night out and eventually getting their flowers. And I’m absolutely dying to dive into Colin’s story because I know that boy’s got some groveling to do!
I will however accept criticism about Benedict. He saves Sophie from being raped by three men only to manipulate and blackmail her into staying by his side- either as his mistress or a servant in his mother’s household. Men suck.
Even though Cinderella retellings were already cliche when the book was written, I’ll still forgive it. It’s hard not to be a sucker for the underdog getting their magical night out and eventually getting their flowers. And I’m absolutely dying to dive into Colin’s story because I know that boy’s got some groveling to do!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual content, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Rape and Death of parent