perfectly finewhich sounds boring, and in truth this book kind of was as well. not boring in the sense that the story was overly dull or drawn out, but in the way that your average run of the mill historical can be. this book was based on Cinderella and while i initially loathed the idea, it turned out to be a fun retelling. i think the main reason that this story isn't more than 3 star for me though is the lack of relationship development. we get a lot of sophie in her own head and a lot of her...

4.5 Love at first sight Stars Going into An offer from a Gentleman I was a bit worried. I had a friend tell me that Benedict (the hero) ask Sophie (the heroine) to be his mistress over and over for most of the book. That he went on about how she wasn't of his class. She had told me it ruined the read for her. I hate that mistress bullshit in books. It's one of the reasons I avoided most historical romance novels for years. I hate cheating! A mistress is just a side chick, that wasn't good eno...

It's official. Benedict is my favorite Bridgerton. So far. From the start, I absolutely adored this book and how it was a Cinderella retelling. My heart went out to Sophie because she's a bastard child and was never really treated well. Then, her father passed away, and she was basically a slave for her awful step mother. One night, her fellow servants dress her up and send her to a ball, where she has an amazing time dancing the night away with Benedict. I really loved Benedict and how he alway...

Been waiting for AGES to do this Unboxing and Review Video for the Bridgerton Box from Once Upon a Book Club! My reading rep code: MIRANDAREADS10 The Written ReviewI feel like I'm getting whiplash looking at the goodreads ratings. 5 stars - 1 star - 3 stars - 1 star - 5 starsLike... is this good or no?UpdateIt was good. Not as good as the first couple, but still decent!The Written ReviewIn this Bridgerton book, we follow the second oldest Bridgerton child - Benedict. He's...

Hi, my name is Katerina and I am addicted to Bridgertons.I've been dreaming of balls, banquets and gowns since I was a little girl, historical romance is my sanctuary from the small and big disappointments of daily life (i.e. work - read - sleep - repeat), and during 2018 I've written more 3star reviews than my entire life.I would appreciate some help.Thank you. “In her heart she longed for this man, dreamed of a life that could never be.” Now, before I start rambling on the wonderful...

3.5 starsSince the Bridgerton books aren't really fairytale-themed, I was sort of surprised when I realized this was a retelling of Cinderella.I love me some retellings!This was actually the least Bridgerton-y of all of Quinn's Bridgerton books. And I mean that in the very best way. This one didn't have the same formula - and thank god for that! If you've read these books, you'll more than likely know exactly what I mean. If not and you're curious you can check out my review for book #7 because

I am loving this series and this is my favourite so far! Sophie and Benedict are such charming characters and I loved the banter between the two of them.The story is a retelling of Cinderella, right down to the wicked step mother, the sisters (not ugly although one has an ugly nature!) and having to leave the ball on the stroke of midnight. I enjoyed every minute of it especially when Araminta gets her just desserts.The Bridgertons are such a wonderful family it is fun whenever they appear. I am...

4.5 stars In his heart he’d always believed there was only one perfect woman out there for him.His heart had been right. There was only one. An Offer From a Gentleman is the third Bridgerton book and it's Benedict, the second Bridgerton's book. Benedict and Sophie meet at a masquerade ball. Benedict is in high society standing, where Sophie is not of the same class. Nothing can ever come from their meeting, but Benedict doesn't know that. He's had the lady from the ball on his mind for...

I like Julia Quinn, I really do, but this was not her finest moment. Looking back on "Bridgertons" #1 & #2, maybe this just is not her finest series. This book was so ... blah. And the hero was such an ASS. On the plus side, it was nice that the heroine was not from conventional society, she is the bastard daughter of an earl, raised as his ward until his death, at which point she is Cinderella to the evil stepmother and two step-sisters. (She even secretly goes to a ball, meets the hero, and th...

I hated this book. Quinn's writing style is engaging as always but the plot made me angry. Fuming, actually. Rich Boy meets servant girl, boy saves girl from gang rape and offers to find her safe and honourable employment in his mothers house. So far, no problem.Boy and girl get stuck alone in a cottage. Boy lusts after girl. He asks her to be his mistress. She says no. He asks again. She says no. She tries to leave. He forces her to the ground. She says no. He blackmails her with the threat of

Oh, #2 Bridgerton indeed. As in the shit one.Benedict sucked. Sure he was sentimental. Sweet to his family, but this book about his chase and threat to Sophie's station and life are not what I like in my heroes.Yet I did not hate reading it so it gets a 2. Which feels appropriate.

Re-read/listened to the audiobook version Oct'2018:5 stars – Historical/Regency RomanceThe audiobook narrator was fabulous! Overall, it's still a 5-star read for me, but the heroine's refusal to just tell the hero her secret drove me nuts!Original Review from Sept'2010: 5+ stars – Historical/Regency RomanceAn Offer From a Gentleman might be a Cinderella-like story, but it’s much more than just a fairytale remake. For me, this is the epitome of everything I love about romance and happily ever aft...

*Unpopular opinion ahead!!!* I have one thing to say: SCREW YOU, BENEDICT BRIDGERTON! I'll be the first to admit that I was really, really enjoying this story at the start. I mean, I adore Rosalyn Landor, who is a narrating queen, and I like Julia Quinn, who is very consistent for me. However, as I moved further and further along in the story, I realized that I wanted to punch Benedict in the face... hard.Benedict treats Sophie like utter trash. He blackmails her to either become his mistress

3.25*I wasn’t sure how I would feel about the Cinderella slant to this story as I am not renowned for enjoying stories where there is an omission or a lie between love interests, but I guess given the circumstances of this one it could be understandable and I liked how the story jumped forward 2 years – it was an interesting take on this retelling & not one I’ve often seen attempted which I guess kept the pages turning 😅I liked Sophie as a character, as with JQ’s other heroines she is witty & sm...

Audio: 5 STARS!Story: 4.5 STARS!Call me crazy, but this is my favorite of the series so far . . . maybe it's because I love Cinderella re-tellings so much, or maybe it's because author JQ didn't push things too far. Whatever the reason, I fell in love with Benedict and Sophie.Benedict and his hurt man-pride (🙄) felt so true to life, and Sophie and her principles (😊) had me cheering. And Violet has officially proven herself as the best matriarch ever.Once again, a huge thankyou to Leila for readi...

I loved the sound of this book from the blurb, the Cinderella trope is a favourite of mine, but bloody hell Benedict Bridgerton wasn't the hero I was hoping for. He irked me in so many ways:(view spoiler)[1) His blasted pouting and dickishness when Sophie says no to his offer to be his mistress - annoying the first time and then more so the second, third and fourth. 2) The depiction of his focus on Sophie being unsuitable as a wife due to her lowly status pissed me off. Would it have been a issu...