Romancing Mister Bridgerton

Julia Quinn

Book 4 in the series:Bridgertons

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Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn is a historical romance novel that follows the story of Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton, two long-time friends who find themselves falling in love. The book explores themes of unrequited love, family dynamics, and societal expectations, all set in the captivating world of the Bridgerton family. With well-crafted characters, engaging plot twists, and delightful humor, the novel expertly balances the development of the romance between Penelope and Colin with the exploration of deeper emotional connections and personal growth.

Characters:

The characters are multi-dimensional, with Penelope showing growth and complexity, while Colin exhibits charm mixed with flaws that he must overcome.

Writing/Prose:

The prose is lively and humorous, with a focus on character development and engaging dialogue.

Plot/Storyline:

The central plot revolves around Penelope and Colin's evolving relationship, culminating in the revelation of Lady Whistledown's true identity.

Setting:

The story is set in Regency England, capturing the essence of social norms and class structure.

Pacing:

While the pacing is generally engaging, it slows in the latter part due to a focus on extraneous plot points.

For those gentle (and ignorant) readers who are new to town this year, Mr. Bridgerton is third in the legendary string of eight Bridgerton siblings (hence the name Colin, beginning with C; he follows ...

Notes:

Penelope Featherington is seen as a wallflower and an 'ugly duckling' throughout much of the story.

Colin Bridgerton, who has been a charming and charming character, becomes more complex and immature in this book.

The book includes the revelation that Penelope is Lady Whistledown, the gossip columnist.

Their relationship evolves from a long-standing friendship into romantic love.

Lady Danbury plays a significant role, helping Penelope gain confidence and focus on her happiness.

The book features humor and witty banter, particularly between Colin and Penelope.

There is a lack of sexual intimacy during the couple's marriage, which some reviewers found disappointing.

The dynamics of family and sibling relationships are explored, highlighting the Bridgerton family's strong bonds.

Colin has an existential crisis about his legacy and self-worth throughout the book, adding depth to his character.

The story critiques societal expectations on women, especially regarding marriage and beauty.

Has Romance?

Romance is a central theme in the book, making it a high priority in the narrative.

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From The Publisher:

A New York Times Bestseller

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn comes the story of Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington, in the fourth of her beloved Regency-set novels featuring the charming, powerful Bridgerton family, now a series created by Shondaland for Netflix.

COLIN AND PENELOPE'S STORY

Penelope Featherington has secretly adored her best friend's brother for . . . well, it feels like forever. After half a lifetime of watching Colin Bridgerton from afar, she thinks she knows everything about him, until she stumbles across his deepest secret . . . and fears she doesn't know him at all.

Ratings (71)

Incredible (12)
Loved It (29)
Liked It (14)
It Was OK (12)
Did Not Like (4)

Reader Stats (100):

Read It (82)
Want To Read (11)
Did Not Finish (1)
Not Interested (6)

2 comment(s)

Reads4Lot

2 months

I want to like this book, but I just can't finish it. Ugh.

parcat480

Incredible

7 months

A fun read. I didn’t think I would enjoy it as much as I did.

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