emmalovesbooks's review against another edition
funny
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
3.5
eyeluhndoc242's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
witandsin's review against another edition
4.0
Billie Bridgerton has long known she would likely marry a Rokesby brother. After all, the Bridgertons and Rokesbys are more family than neighbors and she grew up running wild with Edward, Andrew, and Mary Rokesby. But when a feral feline rescue goes wrong, it’s George Rokesby, the heir to the earldom, who Billie finds herself stranded with. George is the one Rokesby Billie cannot abide. And the feeling is mutual; the two of them are always sniping at each other.
Except…something strange seems to be happening. Billie feels like she’s truly seeing George for the first time. And he her. She couldn’t possibly be falling in love with her favorite nemesis…could she?
Because of Miss Bridgerton is bright, engaging, and utterly charming. As a longtime fan of Julia Quinn’s Bridgerton series, I was delighted to get a chance to revisit the beloved family, even if in a prequel series. The titular Miss Bridgerton in this tale is the aunt of the eight beloved siblings, and the clever, competitive, and endearing apples don’t fall too far from the tree. Billie is the oldest of the Bridgerton siblings, and as there’s such an age gap between her and her younger brother, for a longtime she was raised almost like a boy. At twenty-three she runs her family estate, taking an interest in agriculture that would surely scandalize society, and she has no interest in settling down. Billie assumes she’ll one day marry Edward or Andrew Rokesby, and as they are more like brothers to her she’s in no rush to wed. George is the one Rokesby who drives her mad. He seems staid and serious and they constantly needle one another. George complements Billie perfectly. Yes, he’s quieter than the rest and has been raised never to forget he will inherit an earldom one day. But George can match Billie jab-for-jab and when they’re not bickering things get surprisingly heated.
Billie and George have a wonderful slow-burn romance and it was fantastic to watch them unwittingly fall in love with one another. I loved that George not only accepted Billie for the unusual woman that she was, but adored that about her. And Billie never pressures George to change, but rather comes to admire and love him for his true nature. They’re both fairly well-adjusted characters, but in falling in love they come fully into who they’re meant to be and it was lovely to watch.
As I previously mentioned, Because of Miss Bridgerton is a prequel of sorts to the beloved Bridgerton series. It easily stands on its own, but there are some incredibly fun callbacks to the Bridgerton series. From the Mallet of Death to the appearance of a couple of jovial (if slightly dim) Berbrookes to the behavior of the wonderful Bridgerton and Rokesby siblings, there’s enough in Because of Miss Bridgerton to satisfy Brigerton fans while not overtaking the story. All in all, I had a blast reading Billie and George’s book – it’s bright, fun, and has all the charm I’ve come to expect from Ms. Quinn’s writing. I devoured Because of Miss Bridgerton in one sitting and my only complaint is that I have to wait to read the next Rokesbys book, The Girl with the Make-Believe Husband.
Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed.
Except…something strange seems to be happening. Billie feels like she’s truly seeing George for the first time. And he her. She couldn’t possibly be falling in love with her favorite nemesis…could she?
Because of Miss Bridgerton is bright, engaging, and utterly charming. As a longtime fan of Julia Quinn’s Bridgerton series, I was delighted to get a chance to revisit the beloved family, even if in a prequel series. The titular Miss Bridgerton in this tale is the aunt of the eight beloved siblings, and the clever, competitive, and endearing apples don’t fall too far from the tree. Billie is the oldest of the Bridgerton siblings, and as there’s such an age gap between her and her younger brother, for a longtime she was raised almost like a boy. At twenty-three she runs her family estate, taking an interest in agriculture that would surely scandalize society, and she has no interest in settling down. Billie assumes she’ll one day marry Edward or Andrew Rokesby, and as they are more like brothers to her she’s in no rush to wed. George is the one Rokesby who drives her mad. He seems staid and serious and they constantly needle one another. George complements Billie perfectly. Yes, he’s quieter than the rest and has been raised never to forget he will inherit an earldom one day. But George can match Billie jab-for-jab and when they’re not bickering things get surprisingly heated.
Billie and George have a wonderful slow-burn romance and it was fantastic to watch them unwittingly fall in love with one another. I loved that George not only accepted Billie for the unusual woman that she was, but adored that about her. And Billie never pressures George to change, but rather comes to admire and love him for his true nature. They’re both fairly well-adjusted characters, but in falling in love they come fully into who they’re meant to be and it was lovely to watch.
As I previously mentioned, Because of Miss Bridgerton is a prequel of sorts to the beloved Bridgerton series. It easily stands on its own, but there are some incredibly fun callbacks to the Bridgerton series. From the Mallet of Death to the appearance of a couple of jovial (if slightly dim) Berbrookes to the behavior of the wonderful Bridgerton and Rokesby siblings, there’s enough in Because of Miss Bridgerton to satisfy Brigerton fans while not overtaking the story. All in all, I had a blast reading Billie and George’s book – it’s bright, fun, and has all the charm I’ve come to expect from Ms. Quinn’s writing. I devoured Because of Miss Bridgerton in one sitting and my only complaint is that I have to wait to read the next Rokesbys book, The Girl with the Make-Believe Husband.
Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed.
alexis_gonzales's review against another edition
4.0
Everyone expects Billie Bridgerton to marry one of the Rokesby brothers. The two families have been neighbors for centuries, and as a child the tomboyish Billie ran wild with Edward and Andrew. Either one would make a perfect husband... someday.
There is only one Rokesby Billie absolutely cannot tolerate, and that is George. He may be the eldest and heir to the earldom, but he's arrogant, annoying, and she's absolutely certain he detests her. Which is perfectly convenient, as she can't stand the sight of him, either.
There is only one Rokesby Billie absolutely cannot tolerate, and that is George. He may be the eldest and heir to the earldom, but he's arrogant, annoying, and she's absolutely certain he detests her. Which is perfectly convenient, as she can't stand the sight of him, either.
julianaphilippa's review against another edition
4.0
4 stars
I will admit I was a little apprehensive picking this book up. Julia Quinn was one of the first HR authors I ever read (maybe THE first?? don't remember), and while I loved the Bridgerton series and read all of her backlist, as I grew older, I feel like I kind of grew out of her books. The back-and-forth exchanges and the antics that characters got up to started to feel a bit immature, somehow.
Anyway, all to say that I was pleasantly surprised by Because of Miss Bridgerton, because I ended up really enjoying it! There was that awesome dialogue and funny back-and-forth that Quinn does so well, but it also didn't feel too light or fluffy as to be over-the-top silly.
Billie and George are a great match, and I'm predisposed to find stories where the main characters have known each other awhile more believable, since there's no case of insta-love or insta-lust (presumably). It was interesting to see their interactions and feelings towards one another slowly change and I totally had a grin on my face throughout.
The very, very end could have used some work; it just felt a bit random and as if Quinn was going to be starting a new subplot and then realized she was in the last chapter; I don't know, hard to explain without giving things away, but you'll know what I mean when you read it.
Is a fun, easy, and cute read, that involves no angst and just some great laughs and chemistry. Enjoy!!
Rokesbys Series
Book 1: [b:Because of Miss Bridgerton|25657772|Because of Miss Bridgerton (Rokesbys, #1)|Julia Quinn|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1480122942s/25657772.jpg|45479802] (4 stars) — my review
Book 2: [b:The Girl with the Make-Believe Husband|31931722|The Girl with the Make-Believe Husband (Rokesbys, #2)|Julia Quinn|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1479500874s/31931722.jpg|50373778] (4 stars)
Book 3: [b:The Other Miss Bridgerton|35298956|The Other Miss Bridgerton (Rokesbys, #3)|Julia Quinn|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1515706132s/35298956.jpg|56666009] (3.5 stars) — my review
(Written November 15, 2016)
I will admit I was a little apprehensive picking this book up. Julia Quinn was one of the first HR authors I ever read (maybe THE first?? don't remember), and while I loved the Bridgerton series and read all of her backlist, as I grew older, I feel like I kind of grew out of her books. The back-and-forth exchanges and the antics that characters got up to started to feel a bit immature, somehow.
Anyway, all to say that I was pleasantly surprised by Because of Miss Bridgerton, because I ended up really enjoying it! There was that awesome dialogue and funny back-and-forth that Quinn does so well, but it also didn't feel too light or fluffy as to be over-the-top silly.
Billie and George are a great match, and I'm predisposed to find stories where the main characters have known each other awhile more believable, since there's no case of insta-love or insta-lust (presumably). It was interesting to see their interactions and feelings towards one another slowly change and I totally had a grin on my face throughout.
The very, very end could have used some work; it just felt a bit random and as if Quinn was going to be starting a new subplot and then realized she was in the last chapter; I don't know, hard to explain without giving things away, but you'll know what I mean when you read it.
Is a fun, easy, and cute read, that involves no angst and just some great laughs and chemistry. Enjoy!!
Rokesbys Series
Book 1: [b:Because of Miss Bridgerton|25657772|Because of Miss Bridgerton (Rokesbys, #1)|Julia Quinn|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1480122942s/25657772.jpg|45479802] (4 stars) — my review
Book 2: [b:The Girl with the Make-Believe Husband|31931722|The Girl with the Make-Believe Husband (Rokesbys, #2)|Julia Quinn|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1479500874s/31931722.jpg|50373778] (4 stars)
Book 3: [b:The Other Miss Bridgerton|35298956|The Other Miss Bridgerton (Rokesbys, #3)|Julia Quinn|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1515706132s/35298956.jpg|56666009] (3.5 stars) — my review
(Written November 15, 2016)
grinningcheshire's review against another edition
5.0
Thank God For The Cat!
I enjoyed this so much! I love how it started out with Billie thinking George was this boring stick in the mud and George thought Billie shouldn't wear trousers and should act more like a lady. As they spend more time together they realise that they've spent years not knowing each other and they finally start to see each other. I also love the wit! And then when George defends Billie saying she doesn't need to change and Billie starts to see things about George he's hidden for so long! I swooned! This is definitely worth reading.
I enjoyed this so much! I love how it started out with Billie thinking George was this boring stick in the mud and George thought Billie shouldn't wear trousers and should act more like a lady. As they spend more time together they realise that they've spent years not knowing each other and they finally start to see each other. I also love the wit! And then when George defends Billie saying she doesn't need to change and Billie starts to see things about George he's hidden for so long! I swooned! This is definitely worth reading.
foesandlovers's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 STARS
I freaking loved, loved, LOVED the audiobook. Gah! It was funny, sweet and super entertaining. Absolutely adore Billie and George together. I wouldn't be surprised if I were to listen to the audiobook again in the future! 💚
I freaking loved, loved, LOVED the audiobook. Gah! It was funny, sweet and super entertaining. Absolutely adore Billie and George together. I wouldn't be surprised if I were to listen to the audiobook again in the future! 💚
destinymorna's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Great for fans of the Bridgerton series. I liked Billie and her neighbor George Rokesby. They had an adorable MeetCute in the beginning when he rescues her from being stuck on a roof!
kathrichards's review against another edition
1.0
I guess I have a hard time understanding that a lot of people want this major, domineering "YOU WILL MARRY ME" man in their lives.
Lots of cringing for me here.
My favorite least favorite part:
"He knew there was only one thing he could do..."
(Things he could do: apologize, explain himself, express his emotions, do something nice, maybe a hug, again apologize.)
"He did only what he could do, he kissed her."
Face palm, eye roll, smh, everything else.
Lots of cringing for me here.
My favorite least favorite part:
"He knew there was only one thing he could do..."
(Things he could do: apologize, explain himself, express his emotions, do something nice, maybe a hug, again apologize.)
"He did only what he could do, he kissed her."
Face palm, eye roll, smh, everything else.