A review by arianatee
When He Was Wicked by Julia Quinn

emotional funny 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? Yes

4.0

I hadn't read a Bridgerton book in quite some time as I found the formula to be a bit repetitive and I just wasn't into the cheesy drama anymore. But, now I was in between part one and part two of the third season of the show and felt like I needed something to help tide me over till I got more from the cast. I actually liked Francesca's story a lot as it had some more serious topics at hand such as losing one's husband and infertility. So, aside from the romance, there were a great deal of other conversations tackling what it's like to live with these problems and how one might carry on in life in spite of these obstacles. I found Michael adorable and honestly, he did not have the typical outburst that became so typical in all the previous installments. Yes, there were heated arguments but it seemed measured and no completely unreasonable. A very solid addition to the series indeed. 
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