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anyia's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
sineaderoo's review against another edition
fast-paced
3.0
Light, easy read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
bookwitch's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
tense
medium-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
4.0
Look, this is a somewhat controversial rating, I get it. There is one scene (IYKYK) that is like an ice bath. One minute you are enjoying this silly little story, and then it becomes VERY clear that this is a book, and takes you right out of it. Despite the 4 star rating, I DONT think that scene was handled well, and I wish that it was taken out completely (especially since it ends up not as important as it first implies).
Did I completely picture the lead actors from the TV show while reading this? Oh 100%. I'm disappointed that the characters were not as diverse as they are in the show, but I am not surprised since this came out in 2000 and something. Overall though, It was a fun little book, and for a regency romance, I surprised myself by enjoying it a lot more than I thought I would.
Did I completely picture the lead actors from the TV show while reading this? Oh 100%. I'm disappointed that the characters were not as diverse as they are in the show, but I am not surprised since this came out in 2000 and something. Overall though, It was a fun little book, and for a regency romance, I surprised myself by enjoying it a lot more than I thought I would.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
Moderate: Child abuse
Minor: Miscarriage and Death of parent
fairytales's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
I enjoyed this book more than I expected to—right up until the scene with major consent issues. If the author had just made Simon and Daphne have a major argument and separate off to different houses instead of including that scene, this book would have gotten a 4 stars from me but that scene just ruined things and was both upsetting and off putting. Given that this book is otherwise a lighthearted romance (rather than historical fiction or literary fiction), it truly didn’t fit or work for me. I enjoyed the characters, Simon especially, otherwise. It was fun seeing Daphne’s close relationships with Violet, Colin, and Anthony. I did miss some of the characters (I would have liked to see much more of Eloise, Francesca, and Lady Danbury) and certainly the diversity we see in the tv show.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Sexual content
come_libros_'s review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I came into it thinking it was going to be the same as the Netflix series and it surprised me. This book is actually better than the adaption and surprisingly less sexual (maybe prude). I can say it was well written, the words match with the time setting and the pace of the book is very good.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Child abuse
amanda_gb's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Sexual content
fred_nom_nom's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Misogyny, and Sexual content
Moderate: Child abuse, Infertility, Miscarriage, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, and Pregnancy
shae251's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Infertility and Miscarriage
hmbrokaw's review against another edition
medium-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
The show is better
I love the sibling dynamics though; very wholesome!
But also— Simon becomes controlling and threatening? Daphne becomes manipulative and (dare I say) rapes Simon?
I’m just saying if Daphne were a man people would be up in arms
Why are we ok with this dynamic?
I love the sibling dynamics though; very wholesome!
But also— Simon becomes controlling and threatening? Daphne becomes manipulative and (dare I say) rapes Simon?
I’m just saying if Daphne were a man people would be up in arms
Why are we ok with this dynamic?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Rape
gabigabful's review against another edition
emotional
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual content