Reviews

Bridgerton Collection Volume 1 by Julia Quinn

astrireads's review against another edition

4.0

I finished reading three Bridgerton stories in chronological order. I read this book after watching the first and second season of the Bridgerton series. I thought The Duke and I was just a good read for me and nothing special about Daphne and Simon's story. I enjoyed reading it but I didn't feel there were any heartwarming or romantic moments. I found those moments in the second and third book. Kate and Anthony's story was better in the book, and I can't believe how much they changed the plot in the series. I appreciated how there was no triangle love story between Kate, Anthony and Edwina (I found it off-putting to watch). There were some scenes I would have loved to see on screen, such as the library scene. As for Benedict and Sophie's story, I really enjoyed reading their love story. I had no idea it was a Cinderella retelling and I loved it! Since there's no series out about them yet, it felt refreshing to read it without imagining the actors and actresses' faces. I hope they will not change the plot too much as they did in the second one.
If I were to rate the three stories, I would put Sophie and Benedict's story in the top rank, followed by Kate and Anthony and Daphne and Simon.

eemoolee's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

V cute. Especially liked An Offer From a Gentleman.

ingomiel's review

dark funny medium-paced

• 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

3.5

celinajosephine's review

emotional funny lighthearted sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

carolinepl's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted medium-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? Yes

3.0

katialena's review

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

becca_willie04's review

emotional hopeful medium-paced

• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

bookdreamer24's review against another edition

4.0

Total escape but fun. Totally cheesy and predictable. Fair amount of sex.

serenity043's review against another edition

5.0

Books are always better than shows, but this might be a tie!

A fun 3 vol set of the first 3 Bridgerton books. I enjoyed book 2 and 3 more than the first story, but they are all fun romance stories. Each book covers a different sibling. I plan to read the rest. Book 1: You've probably watched the show by now. Book 2: Enemies to lovers. Book 3: Cinderella story.

chim_whim27's review against another edition

The Duke & I: 3.5/5
The Viscount Who Loved Me: 4.5/5
An Offer from a Gentleman: 4.25/5