carmenvillaman's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
maireadsbooks's review against another edition
emotional
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? No
4.0
monishine's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
marlieregt's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
katekate_reads_'s review against another edition
4.0
If you are looking for a fun and light escape from reality - First Comes Scandal is there for you! Nicholas Rokesby is summoned home from medical school and his father tells him Georgianna (Georgie) Bridgerton has been ruined by scandal. The two families have been friends forever and so Nicholas should step up to do the right thing and marry her.
Nicholas has known Georgie since they were kids and doesn’t think of her as a romantic interest. And Georgie has no idea that’s why Nicholas has suddenly come back.
I LOVED the first half of this book so much - the banter is amazing! Georgie is my favorite kind of heroine - smart and funny and not willing to take any crap. I also loved getting to see young Anthony and Benedict and baby Colin!! The butlers from both families were some of my favorite side characters!
However, I felt that some substance was missing - there wasn’t really any conflict. I felt like the second half of the book lost some of the earlier magic but I’m still so glad I read this and will be reading the other Rokesby books soon!!
Thank you so much to Avon and Netgalley for the advance reading copy!
Nicholas has known Georgie since they were kids and doesn’t think of her as a romantic interest. And Georgie has no idea that’s why Nicholas has suddenly come back.
I LOVED the first half of this book so much - the banter is amazing! Georgie is my favorite kind of heroine - smart and funny and not willing to take any crap. I also loved getting to see young Anthony and Benedict and baby Colin!! The butlers from both families were some of my favorite side characters!
However, I felt that some substance was missing - there wasn’t really any conflict. I felt like the second half of the book lost some of the earlier magic but I’m still so glad I read this and will be reading the other Rokesby books soon!!
Thank you so much to Avon and Netgalley for the advance reading copy!
laurenjodi's review against another edition
4.0
First Comes Scandal
4 Stars
In this final installment of the prequel series to Julia Quinn's Bridgertons, the youngest Rokesby son, Nicholas, is summoned home from medical school in Scotland by his father. Rokesby senior more or less orders Nicholas to marry Georgianna Bridgerton whose reputation has been thoroughly ruined through no fault of her own. The only problem is Nicholas views Georgie as a sister . . . or does he?
Julia Quinn's trademark humor and wit are showcased clearly in Nicholas and Georgie's angst-free friends-to-lovers romance. Their wonderful chemistry and delightful verbal sparring are almost eclipsed by the feline shenanigans of Georgie's cat, whose laugh-out-loud antics make this an even more worthwhile read.
There are also updates on the other Rokesby couples as well as several bittersweet moments with Edmond and Violet (parents to the Bridgerton siblings) and glimpses at Anthony, Benedict and Colin as children.
All in all, a charming end to the series and I look forward to whatever Julia Quinn has in store next.
4 Stars
In this final installment of the prequel series to Julia Quinn's Bridgertons, the youngest Rokesby son, Nicholas, is summoned home from medical school in Scotland by his father. Rokesby senior more or less orders Nicholas to marry Georgianna Bridgerton whose reputation has been thoroughly ruined through no fault of her own. The only problem is Nicholas views Georgie as a sister . . . or does he?
Julia Quinn's trademark humor and wit are showcased clearly in Nicholas and Georgie's angst-free friends-to-lovers romance. Their wonderful chemistry and delightful verbal sparring are almost eclipsed by the feline shenanigans of Georgie's cat, whose laugh-out-loud antics make this an even more worthwhile read.
There are also updates on the other Rokesby couples as well as several bittersweet moments with Edmond and Violet (parents to the Bridgerton siblings) and glimpses at Anthony, Benedict and Colin as children.
All in all, a charming end to the series and I look forward to whatever Julia Quinn has in store next.
geo_ix's review against another edition
3.0
I liked it, but it definitely was lacking passion and spice. It was kinda just a nice feel good kinda time & it needed a little something more to elevate it for me.
jennsp's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5