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konvineo's review against another edition
3.0
I'm shocked! A Julia Quinn book that make me feel uncomfortable at one point or another, truly amazing.
This was kind of an average not very memorable read. I'm happy that the male protag, George, wasn't overly aggressive. I'm also happy that Billie got to be a tomboy, and it wasn't forced out of her.
The "kind of spy"-plot line was so dumb and I wish it hadn't been there, since it ultimately concluded in a really abrupt and ridiculous way.
This was kind of an average not very memorable read. I'm happy that the male protag, George, wasn't overly aggressive. I'm also happy that Billie got to be a tomboy, and it wasn't forced out of her.
The "kind of spy"-plot line was so dumb and I wish it hadn't been there, since it ultimately concluded in a really abrupt and ridiculous way.
onekat's review against another edition
3.0
Probably my least favourite of the Bridgerton family of books so far.
It was alright, but unless you want to spend a solid three chapters reading about how they play a game of pall mall, I would skip this one.
It was alright, but unless you want to spend a solid three chapters reading about how they play a game of pall mall, I would skip this one.
vvonbiel's review against another edition
3.0
2.5 stars. Worked to take my mind off politics and work.
kateconnor19's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
lorrreli's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
lou_stahl's review
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
steflovesbooks's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-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
bookishnerdyandcurious's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars!
After reading the Bridgerton books last year, I declared that 2021 would be the year that I tackled Julia Quinn's backlist, so I finally decided to do it and decided the Rokesby family would be a good place to start! I flew through this - I adored Billie and George and watching them go from annoyance to complete adoration... and a team. (Also, seeing the genesis of The Mallet of Death and the Bridgerton family's love of Pall Mall was fantastic - I cheered when I read that, not gonna lie.) I'm kind of wishing I had the other three books in the series - I may purchase the ebooks just so I can continue on, but I'll definitely want the paperbacks to complete the collection.
After reading the Bridgerton books last year, I declared that 2021 would be the year that I tackled Julia Quinn's backlist, so I finally decided to do it and decided the Rokesby family would be a good place to start! I flew through this - I adored Billie and George and watching them go from annoyance to complete adoration... and a team. (Also, seeing the genesis of The Mallet of Death and the Bridgerton family's love of Pall Mall was fantastic - I cheered when I read that, not gonna lie.) I'm kind of wishing I had the other three books in the series - I may purchase the ebooks just so I can continue on, but I'll definitely want the paperbacks to complete the collection.
milla_18's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.75
petuniareads's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
2.75