lct's review against another edition
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy and Infertility
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Death of parent
angelofthetardis's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
This isn't a final story in the series, but rather a collection of short stories about the Bridgerton family, serving as 'second epilogues' to each of the eight novels. Plus there's an added bonus novella about the life of the Bridgerton matriarch, Violet.
These are all very sweet little additions to the main stories, but they're not strictly necessary as the satisfaction of 'happily ever after' is already there in the main novels. They're just nice little extra peeks into the lives of the characters, in most cases with very little at stake. The ones that stand out for me are Francesca, Hyacinth and Gregory's epilogues.
Francesca's goes a little deeper than the others, but is dealt with in such a lovely way that it doesn't feel like you're reading about a potentially difficult subject.
Hyacinth's does give you extra satisfaction as an outstanding plot point from the novel gets resolved, which rounds everything off nicely.
And Gregory's actually does have a little jeopardy, which again gives it a different feel.
I did enjoy reading the novella about Violet; it feels very much like the outline for a Bridgerton spin off TV series. And I'm assuming there might be a lead off into the prequel books, which are all sat on my TBR shelf ready and waiting! It was nice to get a glimpse into her life and what made her into the wonderful woman and mother she is. But where it is only short, it did leave me wanting; I'd love to read a full length story about her!
Fortunately none of my copies of the first eight novels include these epilogues, but I understand in some editions they have been included. So if you are thinking of getting this one, check whether it's actually necessary first!
I found this effectively a little bit of uplifting, fluffy filler, perfect for when you're having a bad day and just need something gentle to take your mind elsewhere.
These are all very sweet little additions to the main stories, but they're not strictly necessary as the satisfaction of 'happily ever after' is already there in the main novels. They're just nice little extra peeks into the lives of the characters, in most cases with very little at stake. The ones that stand out for me are Francesca, Hyacinth and Gregory's epilogues.
Francesca's goes a little deeper than the others, but is dealt with in such a lovely way that it doesn't feel like you're reading about a potentially difficult subject.
Hyacinth's does give you extra satisfaction as an outstanding plot point from the novel gets resolved, which rounds everything off nicely.
And Gregory's actually does have a little jeopardy, which again gives it a different feel.
I did enjoy reading the novella about Violet; it feels very much like the outline for a Bridgerton spin off TV series. And I'm assuming there might be a lead off into the prequel books, which are all sat on my TBR shelf ready and waiting! It was nice to get a glimpse into her life and what made her into the wonderful woman and mother she is. But where it is only short, it did leave me wanting; I'd love to read a full length story about her!
Fortunately none of my copies of the first eight novels include these epilogues, but I understand in some editions they have been included. So if you are thinking of getting this one, check whether it's actually necessary first!
I found this effectively a little bit of uplifting, fluffy filler, perfect for when you're having a bad day and just need something gentle to take your mind elsewhere.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infertility and Sexual content
aklovekorn's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Pregnancy, Death of parent, Infertility, and Grief
Minor: Medical trauma, Vomit, Blood, and Sexual content
erikalv97's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Infertility, and Pregnancy
summerslittlelibrary's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy, Infertility, Death of parent, and Blood
brownieboo's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Infertility, Sexual content, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Pregnancy, and Medical content
Minor: Death of parent, Toxic relationship, Body horror, Death, Misogyny, Sexism, and War
megatza's review against another edition
emotional
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? No
3.5
I picked up this version specifically to read Violet's story. I had already read each of the second epilogues in conjunction with each of their appropriate stories, so I didn't reread them each here. Honestly, I'm not a huge fan of the second epilogues generally (except Francesca's, which I loved). Violet's story was a sweet glimpse at her life, but nothing groundbreaking.
This is basically the lowest-angst book you can read, for couples who have already had one HEA, and get their second.
This is basically the lowest-angst book you can read, for couples who have already had one HEA, and get their second.
Content Warnings
Minor: Infertility
teachreadrepeat's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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? No
4.0
It was nice to see all the extra family interactions and get closure for most of my unanswered questions after each book. I also loved the little peek into Violet's life. Very fun read as a follow-up to the whole series.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infertility and Blood
Birth complications in Gregory's 2nd epilogueellies_reading_again's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
It is a lighthearted read, and it is fun to revisit the multiple characters of the Bridgerton serie. However it is not a necessary read, the 8 other books can do without it.
Content Warnings
Minor: Infertility
02062000's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Misogyny, and Infertility