Reviews tagging 'Blood'

When He Was Wicked by Julia Quinn

16 reviews

readingthroughinfinity's review against another edition

reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.0

This got off to a good start, but gradually went downhill. I didn't like Michael's entitlement or the way he lost his temper with Francesca over small things. It felt like he seduced her into having sex with him and then coerced her into marriage, so the second half of the book was a real miss for me.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Infertility, Miscarriage, Sexual content, and Emotional abuse

Minor: Chronic illness, Blood, and Pregnancy

haleysversion's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Terminal illness, Sexual content, Blood, Death of parent, Chronic illness, Death, Grief, Infertility, and War

bimeariver's review

emotional hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Grief

Moderate: Death and Blood

Minor: Miscarriage

booksalacarte's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring 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

3.75

When he was wicked- 3.75⭐️ 3.5🌶️

This is the young widdow/remarriage/he fell first/ forbidden love book plots

The tension and pining on Michael’s part is good, but how many times are they going to be stuck in the rain? Or rained on? Or in the middle of a rain storm? 

I hated how this book messed with the timelines. With it happening while 2 of the other books are happening made it real confusing. 

The book is the most like a standalone. But in place of the bridgerton family you got John, but you don’t get to actually get to know him and why he was so great… you only get the guilt associated with him.

I liked Francesca, but I have a soft spot for typical middle children… and she definitely is one. She is barely mentioned in the other books, hardly any of her first love story is talked about while it’s happening. 

Michael is delicious, but has the Julia Quinn typical man temper. 

All this to say, I still really liked the book! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Miscarriage, Death, and Sexual content

Moderate: Chronic illness

Minor: Blood and Alcohol

mheiling's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted 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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pregnancy, Medical content, Miscarriage, Chronic illness, Death, Blood, and Grief

Minor: Sexual assault

hayleyvem's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted sad 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Chronic illness, Grief, Sexual content, Miscarriage, and Infertility

Moderate: Blood and Alcohol

Minor: Pregnancy

erikalv97's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I really enjoyed this book, the characters were likable, although, like the rest of Julia Quinn’s books I’ve read so far, the male character specially has some red flags, I feel like Michael is one of the men with fewer unhealthy behaviors towards women. 

Also, I really really really like Francesca, of course she has flaws, but I appreciate her. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Grief, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Abortion, and Death

Moderate: Blood

Minor: War

hmlongstreet's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing sad slow-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

4.25

This one. This book, oh wow. This has to be one of the best Bridgerton books in the series that I have read so far. If you are reading the books in order like me you'll know that Francesca is not mentioned very often in the other books leading up to this one, giving her a sense of mystery. I understood Frannie, and could see where she was coming from which made me feel connected to her and the story. All I can say is this book had me feeling so many things at once (the intimate scenes especially if I can say that >///<). While the second epilogue made me swoon, with how endearing it was. 

My negatives are the reoccurring themes, scenarios and character traits from previous Bridgerton books. It seems to be a common issue with this series but I can't really blame Julia Quinn, it's hard to be original sometimes! However I can say this one stood out to me as being much different than the previous five, especially when it comes to Francesca as an overall character. Michael was literally a mix of Anthony and Colin with the ability to realize that they are in love.

In conclusion I like this one!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Death, Sexual content, and Terminal illness

Moderate: Death of parent, Infertility, Miscarriage, and Alcohol

Minor: Blood, War, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail

brownieboo's review against another edition

emotional informative sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Chronic illness, Death, Grief, Medical content, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Cursing, Alcohol, Blood, and Infertility

lunep's review against another edition

emotional slow-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? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Infertility, Medical content, Violence, Cursing, Sexual content, and Blood

Moderate: Alcohol, Death, and Miscarriage

Minor: Pregnancy and War