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Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
“I love you with my past, and I love you for my future.” He bent forward and kissed her, once, softly, on the lips. “I love you for the children we’ll have and for the years we’ll have together. I love you for every one of my smiles, and even more, for every one of your smiles.” COLIN BRIDGERTON THE MAN THAT YOU ARE! I AM SCREAMING, HOW DARE YOU BE SO ROMANCTIC!
This book is for all of the girlies who have ever felt like a wallflower, like no one has ever noticed you. I have never related to a character more than Penelope Featherington, this woman deserves the world and I will hear no more on the matter. And the blossoming relationship from friends to lovers between Colin and Penelope really is the stuff of dreams.
Seriously, this is my most annotated book, I had to put it down several times to scream with happiness. I wa goggling and kicking my feet, it was perfect. Also shoutout to my favourite chaos Bridgerton Hyacinth for stating everything I was thinking.
My god, where is my Colin Bridgerton, is it too much to ask for a man to come and finally see me like Colin sees Penelope?
If I could give this book more than 5 stars I would. This was my favourite book in this series so far.
I am so excited to see Luke and Nicola share their versions of Colin and Penelope’s love story with the world and I am now counting down the days to the 16th of May 🫶💫
This book is for all of the girlies who have ever felt like a wallflower, like no one has ever noticed you. I have never related to a character more than Penelope Featherington, this woman deserves the world and I will hear no more on the matter. And the blossoming relationship from friends to lovers between Colin and Penelope really is the stuff of dreams.
Seriously, this is my most annotated book, I had to put it down several times to scream with happiness. I wa goggling and kicking my feet, it was perfect. Also shoutout to my favourite chaos Bridgerton Hyacinth for stating everything I was thinking.
My god, where is my Colin Bridgerton, is it too much to ask for a man to come and finally see me like Colin sees Penelope?
If I could give this book more than 5 stars I would. This was my favourite book in this series so far.
I am so excited to see Luke and Nicola share their versions of Colin and Penelope’s love story with the world and I am now counting down the days to the 16th of May 🫶💫
An Offer From a Gentleman by Julia Quinn
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
BENEDICT BRIDGERTON THE MAN THAT YOU ARE ✨
This is such a fun, romantic, steamy retelling of Cinderella in the Bridgerton universe. I now understand why people are obsessed with Benedict and Sophie because my god, so am I! All I am asking is for a man to be as in love with me as Benedict is with Sophie. “I would’ve married you no matter what.” ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! I am completely and utterly in love with Benedict Bridgerton and will hear nothing more on the matter 🫧
The flirting between the two of them is top notch and the way their relationship blossoms between the beginning of the book to the final line, was perfection. It is literal love at first sight and what do you mean he spent the next 2 years searching for her at parties even though he’d only known her for a few hours. The way they love each other and will literally defy society to be in love with each other is a beautiful thing to witness! Your honour I love Benophie and more importantly I would let Benedict Bridgerton do whatever he asked 💫🫶
This is such a fun, romantic, steamy retelling of Cinderella in the Bridgerton universe. I now understand why people are obsessed with Benedict and Sophie because my god, so am I! All I am asking is for a man to be as in love with me as Benedict is with Sophie. “I would’ve married you no matter what.” ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! I am completely and utterly in love with Benedict Bridgerton and will hear nothing more on the matter 🫧
The flirting between the two of them is top notch and the way their relationship blossoms between the beginning of the book to the final line, was perfection. It is literal love at first sight and what do you mean he spent the next 2 years searching for her at parties even though he’d only known her for a few hours. The way they love each other and will literally defy society to be in love with each other is a beautiful thing to witness! Your honour I love Benophie and more importantly I would let Benedict Bridgerton do whatever he asked 💫🫶
The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
“The bane of his existence and the object of all his desires. All at once.” Oh Anthony Bridgerton the man that you are!
As someone who was decidedly obsessed with The Bridgerton series and the second season in particular (I believe I have watched Jonathan Bailey walk out of that river an unhealthy number of times) this book surpassed all of my expectations. Your honour, I love them 🫧
The chemistry between Kate and Anthony is unmatched, its enemies to lovers in a way that literally had me giggling and kicking my feet at 1.30am in the morning. I could not put this book down. It’s such an easy, romantic, decidedly brilliant book that I am incredibly excited to see where we go next.
Kanthony, you have my heart and I have no desire to see it returned. He would literally walk over broken glass for this woman and seriously, is it too much to ask for a man to worship me as much as Anthony worships Kate 🫶💫
As someone who was decidedly obsessed with The Bridgerton series and the second season in particular (I believe I have watched Jonathan Bailey walk out of that river an unhealthy number of times) this book surpassed all of my expectations. Your honour, I love them 🫧
The chemistry between Kate and Anthony is unmatched, its enemies to lovers in a way that literally had me giggling and kicking my feet at 1.30am in the morning. I could not put this book down. It’s such an easy, romantic, decidedly brilliant book that I am incredibly excited to see where we go next.
Kanthony, you have my heart and I have no desire to see it returned. He would literally walk over broken glass for this woman and seriously, is it too much to ask for a man to worship me as much as Anthony worships Kate 🫶💫
The Duke and I by Julia Quinn
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I have finally done it!
It may have taken me endless cajoling from my mother and the influence of one two many people on my TikTok telling me to read Bridgerton Series, but I have finally read the first book in the series.
To nobodies surprise, I loved it. Some may even say I enjoyed it more than the series. I love the relationship progression between Daphne and Simon, the man is swoon worthy! The relationship between Daphne and her older brothers as well is so much more thought out and I cannot wait to read the rest of the series 🪩
The only thing that stopped it being a 5 ⭐️ rating was the scene that is also in the series where Daphne takes advantage but that is the only part of this I disliked.
Seriously, if you want something romantic, regency era then I would highly recommend this book. It’s funny, it’s light and I literally devoured it this afternoon. If you enjoy romance, The Bridgerton Tv Show or anything Austen vibes adjacent, then I would tell you to run and read this book 🫶💫
It may have taken me endless cajoling from my mother and the influence of one two many people on my TikTok telling me to read Bridgerton Series, but I have finally read the first book in the series.
To nobodies surprise, I loved it. Some may even say I enjoyed it more than the series. I love the relationship progression between Daphne and Simon, the man is swoon worthy! The relationship between Daphne and her older brothers as well is so much more thought out and I cannot wait to read the rest of the series 🪩
The only thing that stopped it being a 5 ⭐️ rating was the scene that is also in the series where Daphne takes advantage but that is the only part of this I disliked.
Seriously, if you want something romantic, regency era then I would highly recommend this book. It’s funny, it’s light and I literally devoured it this afternoon. If you enjoy romance, The Bridgerton Tv Show or anything Austen vibes adjacent, then I would tell you to run and read this book 🫶💫
Fangirl Down by Tessa Bailey
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I’m in my romance book era and I do not want to leave it!
Tessa Bailey has done it again. This is such a fun read and as a girly who has way too many fantasies about my favourite sports star falling in love with me, Fangirl Down got me hook, line and sinker.
It’s the perfect grumpy x sunshine romance read with some incredible steamy scenes. THE SHOWER SCENE!!!! I love me a brooding and angry with anyone but her type of man and Wells Whitaker fills that role perfectly. As a fellow fangirl, I understand Josephine and would also jump at the chance to do whatever this man asked me.
Could’ve done without the proposal literally after a week but apart from that a fun, romantic comedy that I read in 12 hours. Seriously, so easy to read, did not want to put it down!
Who knew you could make Golf sexy 💫🫶
Tessa Bailey has done it again. This is such a fun read and as a girly who has way too many fantasies about my favourite sports star falling in love with me, Fangirl Down got me hook, line and sinker.
It’s the perfect grumpy x sunshine romance read with some incredible steamy scenes. THE SHOWER SCENE!!!! I love me a brooding and angry with anyone but her type of man and Wells Whitaker fills that role perfectly. As a fellow fangirl, I understand Josephine and would also jump at the chance to do whatever this man asked me.
Could’ve done without the proposal literally after a week but apart from that a fun, romantic comedy that I read in 12 hours. Seriously, so easy to read, did not want to put it down!
Who knew you could make Golf sexy 💫🫶
Amor Vincit Omnia by Stjosten
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
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Bridget Jones's Diary by Helen Fielding
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
God, I really wanted to like this book but I just couldn’t get past that I did not like a single person in it.
The first 100 pages were a slog, it wasn’t funny and I really wanted to like Bridget but my god she was insufferable. Got better towards the end and thought Mark Darcy was a good character but that’s about it. A solid 3/5.
The first 100 pages were a slog, it wasn’t funny and I really wanted to like Bridget but my god she was insufferable. Got better towards the end and thought Mark Darcy was a good character but that’s about it. A solid 3/5.
Same Time Next Year by Tessa Bailey
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This is a book that reads like a rom-com or more specifically, as some one who has read fanfic from the age of 13, reads like a really well written sports fanfic. Once you get past the improbable reason for the marriage of convenience, it’s a fun, slightly steamy read 🪩
Is this book going to change the world? No.
Did I thoroughly enjoy it? Yes!
Seriously, if you like rom-coms or have read any sports fanfics on the good old days of Wattpad, you’ll enjoy this book 🫶💫
Is this book going to change the world? No.
Did I thoroughly enjoy it? Yes!
Seriously, if you like rom-coms or have read any sports fanfics on the good old days of Wattpad, you’ll enjoy this book 🫶💫
Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
This is a book I would never have read if it wasn’t my book club choice for the month.
I didn’t like any of the characters, I guessed the murderer within the first chapter and just felt wildly uncomfortable throughout.
If you struggle with self harm or anything of that nature there are vivid descriptions of the main character doing this to herself, so I would give this book a wide berth.
I didn’t like any of the characters, I guessed the murderer within the first chapter and just felt wildly uncomfortable throughout.
If you struggle with self harm or anything of that nature there are vivid descriptions of the main character doing this to herself, so I would give this book a wide berth.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Violence, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Child death, Eating disorder, Self harm, Medical trauma, and Injury/Injury detail
The Shadow Gate by L.L. MacRae
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Holy Hell this book was incredible!
I audibly gasped reading this book at least 15 times, just when I thought I knew where it was going, it flung me in another direction. It was so nice to be back in Tessar but with the ever growing threat of the Myr and the fickle loyalties of the dragon sprits, this book takes a darker and more sinister turn, which only makes you root for the character more!
I can’t believe I’m going to have to wait for the next book especially after that cliffhanger but I know it will be worth it 🐉
If you’ve read Fire and Blood or Eragon then I would highly recommend this book! I love all of the new characters and cannot wait to see how the series ends 💫🫶
I audibly gasped reading this book at least 15 times, just when I thought I knew where it was going, it flung me in another direction. It was so nice to be back in Tessar but with the ever growing threat of the Myr and the fickle loyalties of the dragon sprits, this book takes a darker and more sinister turn, which only makes you root for the character more!
I can’t believe I’m going to have to wait for the next book especially after that cliffhanger but I know it will be worth it 🐉
If you’ve read Fire and Blood or Eragon then I would highly recommend this book! I love all of the new characters and cannot wait to see how the series ends 💫🫶