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labello's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Nothing I would pick up again or recommend. Feels the same as many other short romance novels, makes for a quick enough read on a day when you're a bit sick.
Didn't like that apparently every male character and the female lead were always only one word away from escalating into violence.
Moderate: Child abuse, Violence, and Death of parent
cpratreads'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? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Rape and Violence
Moderate: Miscarriage and Misogyny
torturedreadersdept'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
3.0
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Sexual content, Violence, Vomit, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Dysphoria, and Injury/Injury detail
dmrains's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Ableism, Infertility, Violence, Grief, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Child abuse, Gun violence, Rape, and Death of parent
tbrthatneverends's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Otherwise, for me it was just pretty boring. I find these books lack a lot of personality compared to the show. the show is better imo, and there are better romance novels out there.
Moderate: Rape and Sexism
Minor: Violence and Alcohol
annelihghh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Child death, Miscarriage, Violence, Grief, and Alcohol
gvstyris's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
that was 12 hours of my life I’ll never get back </3 I’ll miss Simon’s ICY blue eyes very deeply
Graphic: Ableism, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Child abuse, Fatphobia, Infertility, and Death of parent
Minor: Violence
lucyatoz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This novel tells the story of Daphne, the fourth child and eldest daughter of the family, with her Mother, Violet, desperately trying to find a husband for her before she becomes much older! During the 1813 season of balls, she is being pursued by Nigel Berbrooke, a Baron, who has high hopes of marrying her, much to Daphne's sanguine.
Enter Simon Basset, Duke of Hastings, who, after dispatching the Baron, makes an interesting proposal to Daphne, which peaks the interest of many in high society, including Lady Whistledown, an anonymous writer of a social pamphlet detailing the gossip of "the ton" and her three elder brothers, Anthony, Benedict and Colin, who collectively decide that Simon is a completely unsuitable suitor for their sister.
I owned copy of this book and listened to it on Audible. I read this for the 52 Book Club Summer Reading Challenge 2024, for prompt 14, water polo, book that made a splash.
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Violence, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Gun violence, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
goshinelight's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Infertility, Miscarriage, and Pregnancy
bdombi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual assault, and Violence