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justno's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
And then things started going downhill, and it was extremely hard to get back up. I forgave the book many times acknowledging that many of the things they said and how they acted (Refering to having daughters as a disgrace, the painful conversation between Violet and Daphne before she got married) are just a reflection of the time the book is set in, but some others are even painful to read (or hear, in my case)
I might give the other books a chance, definitely only in audiobook format, the narrator was at leats 50% of the fun I had with the book
Graphic: Sexism, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing, Fatphobia, Infertility, and Abandonment
Minor: Body shaming
kelly_e'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? Yes
3.75
Author: Julia Quinn
Series: Bridgertons #1
Genre: Historical Romance
Rating: 3.75
Pub Date: December 1, 2020
T H R E E • W O R D S
Charming • Playful • Entertaining
📖 S Y N O P S I S
Daphne Bridgeton, the fourth of eight siblings, has formed friendships with many of London's finest, yet finds herself unwilling to play their romantic games. Everyone likes her for her kindness yet no one truly desires her.
Simon Basset, Duke of Hastings, has recently returned to England and is dead set against marriage. After a difficult childhood, in thanks to his very own father, he has no intentions of fulfilling his royal duties.
After an encounter with Daphne (his best friend's sister), Simon thinks there may be another option, one that could deter the elite from parading their daughters before him. His plan: a fake courtship with Daphne that will in turn help boost her prospects.
💭 T H O U G H T S
Historical romance is a genre I tend to stay away from, yet I decided to see what all the fuss was about with this series. And of course, I was pleasantly surprised with this first installment and was not expecting the witty humour
I have to say it was surprisingly well-written and the Bridgerton family captured my heart from the very first page, their family dynamic felt so genuine and relatable, and the regency setting was enticing. I'm a sucker for books with a real sense of community, and The Duke and I certainly delivers on that front.
During the first half of the book, I appreciated Daphne's character development, but unfortunately for me things kind of fell apart in the second half with some of her questionable choices. When it comes to the romance, I enjoyed the playful banter, which helped make their romance feel genuine.
Overall, I picked this up looking for an escape, and it delivered. I'll definitely be looking forward to the next installment and getting to know each of the Bridgerton siblings' stories.
📚 R E C O M M E N D • T O
• fans of Downtown Abbey
• historical romances enthusiasts
🔖 F A V O U R I T E • Q U O T E S
"Heartache, Daphne eventually learned, never really went away; it just dulled. The sharp, stabbing pain that one felt with each breath eventually gave way to a blunter, lower ache—the kind that one could almost—but never quite—ignore."
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
Moderate: Ableism, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Abandonment
Minor: Death, Fatphobia, Miscarriage, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
em_davies7019's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.75
Graphic: Ableism, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Moderate: Infertility, Grief, and Gaslighting
Minor: Fatphobia and Injury/Injury detail
macknificent'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
I'm so glad that I didn't spend money on this book. I will not be continuing the series.
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Rape, and Sexism
Moderate: Fatphobia and Sexual harassment
agnesbebon's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Sexual content, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Fatphobia
summerslittlelibrary'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
3.0
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
Moderate: Ableism, Child abuse, Infertility, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
Minor: Body shaming, Cursing, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Sexism, Vomit, and Death of parent
lunep'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? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Ableism, Child abuse, Cursing, Infertility, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Violence, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Fatphobia, Misogyny, Sexism, Blood, and Pregnancy
Minor: Miscarriage, Grief, and Death of parent
02062000'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
1.0
Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Infertility, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
oceanw1's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
Moderate: Alcoholism, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
Minor: Fatphobia, Miscarriage, Violence, and Pregnancy
linesiunderline's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
Minor: Fatphobia