backshelfbooks's review against another edition
5.0
Honestly, I like this book so much. I've never found another quite like it, and that's the real shame because it's adorable.
dedehrb's review against another edition
1.0
Definitely one of her poorest works. The romance didn't convince me at all, it just felt too rushed and plotless. The whole trip segment is pure torture. I coldn't take all the cat jokes (?) and hammock-making.
I was bored through the whole book and even considered dropping (sadly... I didn't).
I was bored through the whole book and even considered dropping (sadly... I didn't).
nats96's review against another edition
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.0
carmenvillaman's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
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
4.0
maireadsbooks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
monishine's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
marlieregt's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
katekate_reads_'s review against another edition
4.0
If you are looking for a fun and light escape from reality - First Comes Scandal is there for you! Nicholas Rokesby is summoned home from medical school and his father tells him Georgianna (Georgie) Bridgerton has been ruined by scandal. The two families have been friends forever and so Nicholas should step up to do the right thing and marry her.
Nicholas has known Georgie since they were kids and doesn’t think of her as a romantic interest. And Georgie has no idea that’s why Nicholas has suddenly come back.
I LOVED the first half of this book so much - the banter is amazing! Georgie is my favorite kind of heroine - smart and funny and not willing to take any crap. I also loved getting to see young Anthony and Benedict and baby Colin!! The butlers from both families were some of my favorite side characters!
However, I felt that some substance was missing - there wasn’t really any conflict. I felt like the second half of the book lost some of the earlier magic but I’m still so glad I read this and will be reading the other Rokesby books soon!!
Thank you so much to Avon and Netgalley for the advance reading copy!
Nicholas has known Georgie since they were kids and doesn’t think of her as a romantic interest. And Georgie has no idea that’s why Nicholas has suddenly come back.
I LOVED the first half of this book so much - the banter is amazing! Georgie is my favorite kind of heroine - smart and funny and not willing to take any crap. I also loved getting to see young Anthony and Benedict and baby Colin!! The butlers from both families were some of my favorite side characters!
However, I felt that some substance was missing - there wasn’t really any conflict. I felt like the second half of the book lost some of the earlier magic but I’m still so glad I read this and will be reading the other Rokesby books soon!!
Thank you so much to Avon and Netgalley for the advance reading copy!