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madisonstarkov's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Sexual content
Moderate: Child abuse, Infidelity, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
booksalacarte's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
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? No
4.0
It’s in his kiss- 4⭐️ 3.25🌶️
This is the mystery to solve book with the absolutely reckless heroine.
This is my favorite of the Bridgerton Books. It’s definitely the funniest. Lady Danbury is one of my favorite side characters in the whole series, and her being featured in this makes it so much better.
Hyacinth is one of the best girls in the family. Her wit and unabashed nature is great to read in a regency romance full of demure debutants.
Gareth was a great pairing, a rake with a great sense of humor who doesn’t take himself too seriously. He had his moments with his father that made me want to smack him upside the head, but overall he’s a likable guy.
And the second epilogue is adorable.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Misogyny, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting
hmlongstreet's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
tense
medium-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? No
4.5
How can I say this...Oh my god! This book is an absolute gem in the series. Truly, I cannot explain the pure emotions I felt from this story. I laughed, I gasped, I blushed and just fell in love with it all. Hyacinth and her relationship with Lady Danbury had me laughing aloud, while Gareth and Hyacinth had me swooning. Hyacinth was positively witty with her snarky remarks while Gareth with his clever retorts made the pair such a joy to read about.
I felt connected to both Hyacinth and Gareth while they discussed their fears and troubles, having felt many of them myself which was so lovely and brought my closer to them both in an curious way. This book was just FILLED with romance and charm that tickled me pink. Both characters were very well written, and most moments never felt questionably non consensual (which I was beginning to find was quite a common thing in this series).
Gareth has by far got to be the best male main character in the whole series (we will see after I read Gregory's story however) as he rarely treats Hyacinth like...how should I say this..? like he has no idea what she means to him so he just kisses her and then being forced to marry. Also Gareth just a tiny bit reminds me of my own boyfriend, so maybe that is why I am so fond of him. And Hyacinth... well if you've seen the Netflix adaptation, she is exactly like Eloise in the show. I would not be surprise if the show based Eloise off Hyacinth in the novel. Hyacinth is just so funny, and her one liners are the best! The overall plot given to the book was so adventuress and fun, as I felt the excitement right along with the characters
There are only a few things I didn't like which I will list (they are kind of spoilers though):
1. Gareth is an illegitimate child; they did this trope in book 3 and I personally don't like it however, they didn't really make it as big of a deal this time around which was good.
2. Gareth is just another rake; why are all the men talked about as being rakes, and having mistresses. Gareth is makes male lead #4 to be described as a rake.
3. No one wants to marry Hyacinth because of the way she acts; this plot point was very similar to both Daphne and Penelope's characters.
4. Gareth taking advantage of Hyacinth to anger his father and get her to not back out of their engagement; the book was going so good and then they turned Gareth into all the other male leads
Another this time add is how confusing the relationship between Gareth and his father was, like Gareth's father was all like "oh you are so predictable with Hyacinth", so Gareth responses by trying to make him irritated by doing exactly what his father said he would do. But it actually gives his father fuel to harass Gareth even more...like where is that logic-?
Even though I didn't like certain things in this book the good does out way the bad, if you are going to read any of the Bridgerton books it has to be this one.
I felt connected to both Hyacinth and Gareth while they discussed their fears and troubles, having felt many of them myself which was so lovely and brought my closer to them both in an curious way. This book was just FILLED with romance and charm that tickled me pink. Both characters were very well written, and most moments never felt questionably non consensual (which I was beginning to find was quite a common thing in this series).
Gareth has by far got to be the best male main character in the whole series (we will see after I read Gregory's story however) as he rarely treats Hyacinth like...how should I say this..? like he has no idea what she means to him so he just kisses her and then being forced to marry. Also Gareth just a tiny bit reminds me of my own boyfriend, so maybe that is why I am so fond of him. And Hyacinth... well if you've seen the Netflix adaptation, she is exactly like Eloise in the show. I would not be surprise if the show based Eloise off Hyacinth in the novel. Hyacinth is just so funny, and her one liners are the best! The overall plot given to the book was so adventuress and fun, as I felt the excitement right along with the characters
There are only a few things I didn't like which I will list (they are kind of spoilers though):
2. Gareth is just another rake; why are all the men talked about as being rakes, and having mistresses. Gareth is makes male lead #4 to be described as a rake.
3. No one wants to marry Hyacinth because of the way she acts; this plot point was very similar to both Daphne and Penelope's characters.
4. Gareth taking advantage of Hyacinth to anger his father and get her to not back out of their engagement; the book was going so good and then they turned Gareth into all the other male leads
Another this time add is how confusing the relationship between Gareth and his father was, like Gareth's father was all like "oh you are so predictable with Hyacinth", so Gareth responses by trying to make him irritated by doing exactly what his father said he would do. But it actually gives his father fuel to harass Gareth even more...like where is that logic-?
Even though I didn't like certain things in this book the good does out way the bad, if you are going to read any of the Bridgerton books it has to be this one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Death and Infidelity
Minor: Grief, Death of parent, and Classism
kirbylover16's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I love the sense of adventure in this book. For once, I enjoyed both main characters in a Bridgeton book. Well worth the wait. I connect to Hyacinth's desire to solve the case and her struggle to find the right person. Gareth struggled with emotions around his father even long after his childhood. Lady Danbury is always a plus. As with any Bridgeton book, there's parent trama, the reformed rake and virgin, and other overused tropes which are getting super old. I also miss Lady Whistledown, which made this series so unique. The second epilogue wasn't satisfying to me. The first was fine, but the kid's actions didn't feel real. I would try to figure out how they got there and probably showed off to someone as a kid. Not let someone else take the glory or just put it back.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
Minor: Sexual content