eyeluhndoc242's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? It's complicated
5.0
This is my favorite in the prequel series.
haley49's review against another edition
hopeful
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? No
4.25
This was a fun read. It was entirely friends to lovers fluff. Very sweet and kind hero and a tenacious yet tender hearted heroine
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content, Injury/injury detail, and Sexual content
Moderate: Vomit
Minor: Medical trauma
bookbuyingwithkatie'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? No
4.25
frahpih's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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? No
4.0
First comes scandal is one of my most favourite books from Julia Quinn. It has a lighthearted friends to lovers plot and very lovable characters. Hero and heroin have rather modern opinions for the time the book is set in. Their conversations are all in all mostly humorous. I like the interest in medicine both characters have, even though the focus is not explicitly on this topic. As a Bridgerton fan I especially enjoyed the Bridgerton-family scenes at the beginning.
A disclaimer for Julia Quinn’s books I have to set here too is, that they are full of clichés.
I would recommend this book to people who liked Bridgerton and like lighthearted, easy and romantic fiction.
A disclaimer for Julia Quinn’s books I have to set here too is, that they are full of clichés.
I would recommend this book to people who liked Bridgerton and like lighthearted, easy and romantic fiction.
kbpfaulkner's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Medical content, and Sexual content
bkietz's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
fox2800'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? No
4.5
nbvanderhyden's review against another edition
4.0
Y'all, “First Comes Scandal" let me tell you-
I needed this book.
No, *not* because of COVID-19 and these “uncertain times” (this cliche makes me cringe, but I also never flew an American flag after 9-11, so I guess I just suck.) I am fresh off of my Kresley Cole IAD 19 book binge and am having trouble settling back into normal reads. Most things have been a miss for me lately. I needed JQ to put me back on track and she did.
First Comes Scandal is a really sweet and satisfying story about two childhood friends who are navigating an arranged marriage. It's a coming of age story where both the H/H are leaving the the comfort of their parents' homes and embarking on this path of their own. I mean, Nicholas (a med student) is basically moving out of the dorms. It's adorable.
It’s a different kind of read than I’ve had in a while. The H/H are always friendly and comfortable with each other. They approach their marriage with a positive outlook. There is no angst, no big problematic moment that pushes the couple apart. I was even waiting for Nicholas to fuss when Georgie arrived in Edinburgh, not once but twice, but he was cool as a cucumber (good sign for his bedside manner if you ask me). It’s all rather refreshing in a gentle way.
Don’t let the low angst of the plot fool you. These are not passive characters. The conversation between Nicholas and his father is both a little scary and awesome to watch. I mean: “Be quiet so I can think!” What a stud. Georgie grows into her own 3D character as well. I don’t think she was passive as much as just comfortable with herself towards the beginning of the book.
Full of fantastic dialogue (in typical JQ fashion), this is a story that I'd give to my mom, or daughter down the road to read.
Oh, and we can’t leave without talking about Violet! I so loved seeing Violet a little bit frazzled with her three young boys. And it's hilarious when she says she can't imagine having a big family. Brace ya'self Vi.
Alrighty, they have kissed, the Q in JQ stands for Queen, and I’ve told you about it!
I needed this book.
No, *not* because of COVID-19 and these “uncertain times” (this cliche makes me cringe, but I also never flew an American flag after 9-11, so I guess I just suck.) I am fresh off of my Kresley Cole IAD 19 book binge and am having trouble settling back into normal reads. Most things have been a miss for me lately. I needed JQ to put me back on track and she did.
First Comes Scandal is a really sweet and satisfying story about two childhood friends who are navigating an arranged marriage. It's a coming of age story where both the H/H are leaving the the comfort of their parents' homes and embarking on this path of their own. I mean, Nicholas (a med student) is basically moving out of the dorms. It's adorable.
It’s a different kind of read than I’ve had in a while. The H/H are always friendly and comfortable with each other. They approach their marriage with a positive outlook. There is no angst, no big problematic moment that pushes the couple apart. I was even waiting for Nicholas to fuss when Georgie arrived in Edinburgh, not once but twice, but he was cool as a cucumber (good sign for his bedside manner if you ask me). It’s all rather refreshing in a gentle way.
Don’t let the low angst of the plot fool you. These are not passive characters. The conversation between Nicholas and his father is both a little scary and awesome to watch. I mean: “Be quiet so I can think!” What a stud. Georgie grows into her own 3D character as well. I don’t think she was passive as much as just comfortable with herself towards the beginning of the book.
Full of fantastic dialogue (in typical JQ fashion), this is a story that I'd give to my mom, or daughter down the road to read.
Oh, and we can’t leave without talking about Violet! I so loved seeing Violet a little bit frazzled with her three young boys. And it's hilarious when she says she can't imagine having a big family. Brace ya'self Vi.
Alrighty, they have kissed, the Q in JQ stands for Queen, and I’ve told you about it!