Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn

15 reviews

kylasmv15's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Fatphobia, and Sexual content

Minor: Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Alcohol

katiareadz's review against another edition

emotional funny 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? No

4.25

This book was so cute and romantic that it made blush and laugh and rethink about my whole life. Benedict definitely set the bar way too high for anyone else to reach. And Sophie I loved. She was a great main character;strong with values but sensitive too. It also had so many adorable moments with the Bridgerton family that honestly made me smile uncontrollably. Basically this book is a heartwarming hug and it is absolutely worth a read. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, and Death of parent

fyre_flies's review against another edition

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Misogyny, and Sexism

Minor: Death of parent

readwithde's review against another edition

emotional 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? No

4.0

As I watched the show before reading the book, l knew the big twist of Lady Whistledown's identity, but that didn't ruin my fun in "reading" (via audiobook) this fun story.

While many people view Colin as spoiled and whiny, he was much less so than Benedict, in my opinion. At least he knew his own problems: first a lack of profession (or at least occupation), then

jealousy over his fiancée (then wife) for her body of work.

I liked the unrequited, friends-to-lovers aspect of their romance, and how they each brought out the best in each other. Other members of the ton get a bit more room in the book, but some of it simply takes away from the story, like Hyacinth's tirade on "sticking like glue" to Penelope (did Quinn forget Hyacinth was now of marriage age, no longer an annoying child?) and the Featherington family

constantly trying to send Penelope away as Colin attempted to ask for her hand.

All in all, I thought it was one of the better of the series, though the phenomenal narration and acting helped enhance some of the duller parts. While Anthony and Kate will probably always be my favorite, I doubt another story will knock Colin and Penelope out of an easy 2nd place.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, and Sexual content

Minor: Fatphobia, Grief, Death of parent, and Alcohol

kim03's review

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Fatphobia, Misogyny, and Sexual content

Minor: Eating disorder and Death of parent