This started off as an average regency romance. Nothing more, nothing less. Average. So it was about a three until near the end when I had some serious problems with what happened. I once heard a story about a couple who was divorced (or getting divorced or something). Anyway, the husband had, at ...
Nothing is more painful than when you realized that a book you hoped would sweep you off your feet has disappointed you. That you couldn't connect to the writing emotionally like you hoped. I found it impossible to discern anything other than forced and awkward conversation between Daphne and Simo...
Oof. I just... I dunno.This is a tough one to review. I really enjoyed certain parts - mostly dialogue - but I literally stopped reading out of pure rage a couple times. I kept reading in hopes of finding the ending to be worth it, but it really wasn't.There are a few bits of banter that I really li...
Loved Daphne - she doubts herself and has her insecurities, but doesn't let them make her weak or a pushover. Completely disagree with the way she handled it and effectively manipulated the situation, but to be honest, I also understand that she didn't really think through or plan the manipulation, ...
Genre: Historical Romance Year Published: 2000 Number of Pages: 371 pages Date Read: 7/17/2013 Series: Bridgertons #1 My first exposure into Julia Quinn’s romance novels was through a recent book “Just Like Heaven.” But, after I heard so many good things about the first book in Julia Quinn’s le...
I've been sitting back for a while, thinking about what to write for my review. The Duke and I was recommended to me by a Goodreads friend, so I didn't want to just give a star-rating and say nothing else. I was excited about reading this book and I really wanted to like it, but to be honest, I've b...
Guys, you know how much I love my historical romance. And after MANY recommendations from one of my Broke and Bookish buddies Julia, I FINALLY got my butt in gear and started The Duke and I. And now I'm gonna officially call myself a Julia Quinn fan!I really loved A Night Like This when I read it la...
Ah, Julia Quinn, one of the geniuses behind historical romances of our generation. For the last three years, I have been meaning to pick up a book by her but never got the chance until earlier this month and I am speechless. I fully understand why she's such a big hit all over the world.'The Duke an...
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