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emotional
funny
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
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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:
No
This is one of the few light novels I've read recently that haven't been isekai-centric or villainess-centric and it was a nice reprieve from those themes.
The main female lead Viola is pragmatic, used to handling household chores and comes from a charming down-to-earth family despite being from a noble background. Most of this is due to her family's poverty as they attempted to care for the poverty and famine around them.
In order to help her family, Viola agrees to be the "show wife" of Duke Cersis. Duke Cersis says he is in no way interested in a real marriage as he's been in a long-term relationship with another woman - his mistress - who despite being his long-term partner is a commoner, seen as arrogant and flighty for her profession, and generally not well liked among the Duke's family or household staff.
Viola on the other hand, becomes well-liked among the Duke's family and staff for her ability to brighten staff's day, contribute to the happiness and appearance of the household, and even begins to charm Duke Cersis.
I really enjoyed the female main lead in the novel, and Duke Cersis though a bit absent in the first half of the novel, grew on me as he appeared more.
The main female lead Viola is pragmatic, used to handling household chores and comes from a charming down-to-earth family despite being from a noble background. Most of this is due to her family's poverty as they attempted to care for the poverty and famine around them.
In order to help her family, Viola agrees to be the "show wife" of Duke Cersis. Duke Cersis says he is in no way interested in a real marriage as he's been in a long-term relationship with another woman - his mistress - who despite being his long-term partner is a commoner, seen as arrogant and flighty for her profession, and generally not well liked among the Duke's family or household staff.
Viola on the other hand, becomes well-liked among the Duke's family and staff for her ability to brighten staff's day, contribute to the happiness and appearance of the household, and even begins to charm Duke Cersis.
I really enjoyed the female main lead in the novel, and Duke Cersis though a bit absent in the first half of the novel, grew on me as he appeared more.
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich has wonderfully bright and lively illustrations that lend well to the regency-esque era of this graphic novel. I enjoyed that this graphic novel portrayed Lady Camembert's family as supportive in her dream of living life her own way - without marrying - even to the point of providing the means and opportunity for her to masquerade as a man when she become "Lord" of the family. The graphic novel tackles nonconformist ideals, subverting expectation, and unexpected love. I was instantly intrigued by the title and the cover, but the plot kept me engaged for the whole 256 pages.
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I enjoyed this book in the Bridgerton series more than the first book in the series. I love Peneolpe blossoming into a more confident person over time, and the return of Colin who has also become an attractive young man since journeying abroad sets the stage for their reunion well. I've always been a fan of childhood friends turned lovers and in my opinion the realism is enhanced in cases like this when they've been separated and gained a new level of confidence in times like this. If I was any more creative (or willing to spend the time) I'd have written this as Lady Whistledown.
Not to the books' fault but I was disappointed to see the show overshadow some of the romance of the books (once again) for the more dramatic aspects surrounding the identity of Lady Whistledown. I understand that the books aren't as action-packed as Netflix typically wants for a popular series, so most of the changes I appreciated if not impartial to.
Not to the books' fault but I was disappointed to see the show overshadow some of the romance of the books (once again) for the more dramatic aspects surrounding the identity of Lady Whistledown. I understand that the books aren't as action-packed as Netflix typically wants for a popular series, so most of the changes I appreciated if not impartial to.
