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hollyhobbit101's review against another edition
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.25
The book started off fairly strong with the death of Francesca’s husband, but for me the effect was ruined by Michael, who came off as predatory at times and it was a struggle for me to get through some of their scenes. I could not get invested in the couple in the slightest, and this was the Bridgerton book that made me feel the most ill while reading.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault
Michael's actions seemed predatory and at times he essentially forced Francesca into sex with himthefloppypaperback's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- 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
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault
inuy21's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infertility, Miscarriage, Sexual content, and Grief
Moderate: Chronic illness and Death
Minor: Sexual assault and Blood
spalmon's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infertility
Moderate: Miscarriage and Grief
Minor: Sexual assault
apoppyinthewind's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- 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? It's complicated
3.0
I was interested enough to finish in a day so it was enjoyable enough however the characters felt flat compared to the other Bridgerton characters. Particularly Francesca which feels odd to say given all the character goes through. Maybe it’s because she’s rarely mentioned in the other Bridgerton in the books? The other characters have more prominent mentions than Francesca. Hell, even in the show Francesca only appears in one episode near the end, seemingly out of blue.
Then again this is Michael’s first appearance and he seems a little more fleshed out by comparison. It probably didn’t help I was frustrated by Francesca running away multiple times. Oh well, going with a 3 because it was fun entertainment on a snowy afternoon but I doubt I’ll be re-reading this book of the series.
Then again this is Michael’s first appearance and he seems a little more fleshed out by comparison. It probably didn’t help I was frustrated by Francesca running away multiple times. Oh well, going with a 3 because it was fun entertainment on a snowy afternoon but I doubt I’ll be re-reading this book of the series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Infertility, Miscarriage, Sexual content, and Grief
Moderate: Death, Sexual assault, and Blood
lilacsophie's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage, Sexual content, and Grief
Moderate: Chronic illness, Death, and Blood
Minor: Infertility and Sexual assault
re: the sexual assault, it's a forced kiss