lovellb1tch's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Minor: Misogyny, Sexual assault, Gaslighting, Child abuse, Sexism, Sexual harassment, and Rape
japanasi's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
I just wish romance novel authors would practice “don’t show, tell” instead of whatever the writing style they’re using is called
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual content
Minor: Child abuse, Gaslighting, and Death of parent
melaniies's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
1.5
Graphic: Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, Child abuse, Death of parent, Bullying, Emotional abuse, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Rape
hayleyvem's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Confinement, Rape, Sexual assault, Abandonment, Body shaming, Bullying, Classism, Fatphobia, and Misogyny
Moderate: Gaslighting, Grief, Police brutality, and Death of parent
delliomellidom's review against another edition
- 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
1.5
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Misogyny, Gaslighting, and Fatphobia
absrosslind's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Also, have we not seen enough retellings of Cinderella?
The redeeming factor of this book was being introduced to the other Bridgerton siblings. I enjoyed reading their parts of the book more than any part with Benedict.
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Sexual content, Gaslighting, Misogyny, and Toxic relationship
beckyyreadss's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This novel follows the main two characters. The first character is Benedict Bridgerton. He is the second born in the Bridgerton household. He feels like no one knows him expect that he is a Bridgerton and the second-born. Benedict is in no rush in getting married, but his mother keeps insisting he goes to fancy balls and meet all of the eligible ladies of the ton. The second character is Sophie Beckett, she never dreamed she would be able to sneak into a ball. Even though she is the daughter of an earl, Sophie has been relegated to the role of a servant by her stepmother. She is not considered an eligible lady of the ton. But, on the night of Lady Bridgerton’s ball, she finds herself in the arms of Benedict Bridgerton and she feels like royalty. But she knows that all the enchantments must end when the clock strikes midnight. Benedict wants to know who was the extraordinary woman in silver. Benedict is conflicted by his desire for his mystery girl that he danced with or the maid that he rescued. If he offers her his heart, will he sacrifice his only chance for a fairy-tale love? This book is set in London in 1817. It is a Regency Adult Romance.
My favourite bit of this book was Julia Quinn’s writing style. It didn’t feel like I was back in time. I mean, obviously they weren’t going on about Snapchat but it just felt like it was a modern story. The only thing that kept me from remembering that it was set in 1814 was the referring to letters and horses and carriages. Also I want Violet Bridgerton as my mother. She is such a protective mama bear but also sneaky and she knows everything like most mothers do. The only weaknesses I found is that this book did have a bit of a miscommunication trope throughout the book and it drove me mad. But with it being a Cinderella re-telling and that story is basically based on miscommunication, I don’t really blame that on Julia Quinn. I understand why some secrets were kept but just talk to each other. Benedict also seemed like a bit of a frat boy in this book and because I had watched season one and two of the tv show and we’ve learned and loved Benedict in that, it just ruined Benedict overall. I am looking forward to the next book and interested to see the other stories from the Bridgerton family.
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Sexual content, Infidelity, and Child abuse
hrtlss_grl's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Moderate: Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, Death of parent, Sexual content, and Emotional abuse
kirbylover16's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Abandonment, Bullying, Child abuse, Death of parent, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, Slavery, and Sexual assault
Minor: Kidnapping