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dorin_love's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
DNF after chapter 18, rape is a hell no and then the rapist crying about why the person they raped leaves them is disgusting.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Rape, and Toxic relationship
Daphne outright rapes Simon while he is unable to consent due to copious amounts of alcohol. She forces him to impregnate her against his will.fromthefoxhole's review against another edition
challenging
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Ugh I don't know, okay. I am reading them out of order because I didn't like the Daphne assaults Simon storyline in the show and guess what! Shonda was true to the text for that, for some freaking reason. As someone who is childfree by choice, the idea that marriage would be enough for my spouse to decide otherwise makes me want to run into the woods never to be seen again.
I do think Simon's motivations sucked, but there is quite literally nothing that he could have done that would excuse Daphne's behaviors.
I did like Daphne's relationship to her siblings and the banter was fun, but god. I just can't get over how territorial every single man in these books is, and that they are constantly dick measuring about something. That with a literal spousal rape???? Count me OUT.
I'm finishing the series but only because I feel like I have to at this point.
I do think Simon's motivations sucked, but there is quite literally nothing that he could have done that would excuse Daphne's behaviors.
I did like Daphne's relationship to her siblings and the banter was fun, but god. I just can't get over how territorial every single man in these books is, and that they are constantly dick measuring about something. That with a literal spousal rape???? Count me OUT.
I'm finishing the series but only because I feel like I have to at this point.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Infertility, Sexual content, Alcohol, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Miscarriage
abby2503's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual assault
meggiemeggie52's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- 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
3.5
I wanted to love this book because I love the tv show, but it landed on just a like for me. It's clear that Julia Quinn is a talented and very descriptive writer, but the story dragged at times. I also didn't love some of the characteristics of the characters (the men were a bit too overbearing and protective, for example), and the content in certain scenes left a sour taste in my mouth.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Sexual assault
Moderate: Child abuse and Abandonment
Minor: Alcohol and Death of parent
gwenswoons's review against another edition
dark
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? Yes
2.5
I was thoroughly unimpressed by this. I am that person who is actually offended by great books being adapted for screen. This book is not great by any stretch of the imagination, and the TV adaptation is so wildly more layered and nuanced in the storytelling (not to mention…the writing is simply better: less hackneyed, less repetitive, less trite and gender-stereotyped and overall gross).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Sexual violence, Rape, Sexual content, Abandonment, Sexual assault, Grief, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Pregnancy, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Misogyny, and Panic attacks/disorders
susiemarie1111's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Rape and Sexual assault
bra1nw4sh3d's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-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? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Misogyny, Death of parent, Rape, and Sexual assault
rioreadsbooks's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.0
The Duke and I (Bridgertons Book 1)
Rating : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (story/paperback)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (audiobook)
Format: Kindle/Audiobook
The Duke and I was an enjoyable start to the Bridgerton series. It had some of my favorite tropes: fake dating, marriage of convenience, and brother's best friend. I liked the contemporary take in this regency era drama, and the writing style flowed easily while keeping that classic regency era tone and vernacular. I enjoyed Daphne's and Simon's journey from strangers, to friends, then to lovers. I loved watching their relationship grow as the story progressed. I also love that Simon worked to overcome his past to hold on to his present...Daphne.
However, I will say that I watched the Netflix show first, and I had some trouble reconciling the differences between the two. I realize that the show took creative license in some areas, which doesn't bother me too much as they didn't change imperative plot points. My main issue was the tension. In the show, it was almost palpable between the MC's, and while we did have that in the book, I feel like it wasn't as enthralling. I also enjoyed seeing the more in depth moments that came with turning this book into a show. I feel like there were a couple of missed opportunities to give the audience those things in the book. Overall, I still loved the book and will definitely be continuing the series!
⚠️Warning⚠️
Language, low to medium spice, adult content
Rating : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (story/paperback)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (audiobook)
Format: Kindle/Audiobook
The Duke and I was an enjoyable start to the Bridgerton series. It had some of my favorite tropes: fake dating, marriage of convenience, and brother's best friend. I liked the contemporary take in this regency era drama, and the writing style flowed easily while keeping that classic regency era tone and vernacular. I enjoyed Daphne's and Simon's journey from strangers, to friends, then to lovers. I loved watching their relationship grow as the story progressed. I also love that Simon worked to overcome his past to hold on to his present...Daphne.
However, I will say that I watched the Netflix show first, and I had some trouble reconciling the differences between the two. I realize that the show took creative license in some areas, which doesn't bother me too much as they didn't change imperative plot points. My main issue was the tension. In the show, it was almost palpable between the MC's, and while we did have that in the book, I feel like it wasn't as enthralling. I also enjoyed seeing the more in depth moments that came with turning this book into a show. I feel like there were a couple of missed opportunities to give the audience those things in the book. Overall, I still loved the book and will definitely be continuing the series!
⚠️Warning⚠️
Language, low to medium spice, adult content
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Cursing
eva_vva's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
tense
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Infertility, Cursing, Misogyny, Abandonment, Sexism, and Sexual content
Moderate: Pregnancy, Grief, Murder, Infidelity, Confinement, Death of parent, Death, and Ableism
Minor: Miscarriage, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Child death, Classism, and Colonisation