With a new season of Bridgerton on Netflix, it inspired me to finally finish reading the much-loved series. There's something special about the Bridgerton family and I'm sad to say goodbye to them. If you love all things Bridgerton, check out all of my previous reviews as well as read-alikes and the spin-off series.
Goodreads says, "Meet Our Hero…
Gareth St. Clair is in a bind. His father, who detests him, is determined to beggar the St. Clair estates and ruin his inheritance. Gareth’s sole bequest is an old family diary, which may or may not contain the secrets of his past… and the key to his future. The problem is—it’s written in Italian, of which Gareth speaks not a word.
Meet Our Heroine…
All the ton agreed: there was no one quite like Hyacinth Bridgerton. She’s fiendishly smart, devilishly outspoken and according to Gareth, probably best in small doses. But there’s something about her—something charming and vexing—that grabs him and won’t quite let go…
Meet Poor Mr. Mozart…
Or don’t. But rest assured, he’s spinning in his grave when Gareth and Hyacinth cross paths at the annual–and annually discordant—Smythe-Smith musicale. To Hyacinth, Gareth’s every word seems a dare, and she offers to translate his diary, even though her Italian is slightly less than perfect. But as they delve into the mysterious text, they discover that the answers they seek lie not in the diary, but in each other… and that there is nothing as simple—or as complicated—as a single, perfect kiss."
I loved Hyacinth from the start of It's in His Kiss; she is everything you could want in a heroine. I also appreciated that this installment in the Bridgerton series included a bit more adventure than the other novels; it was a lot of fun, and I enjoyed figuring out the St. Clair family's mysteries. Quinn also did a great job with the dialogue and the witty banter between Hyacinth and Gareth; it made the story jump off the page and sizzle with a slow-burning romance. It's in His Kiss is a favorite of mine from the series.
Goodreads says, "A funny thing happened... Unlike most men of his acquaintance, Gregory Bridgerton believes in true love. And he is convinced that when he finds the woman of his dreams, he will know in an instant that she is the one. And that is exactly what happened. Except...
She wasn't the one. In fact, the ravishing Miss Hermione Watson is in love with another. But her best friend, the ever-practical Lady Lucinda Abernathy, wants to save Hermione from a disastrous alliance, so she offers to help Gregory win her over. But in the process, Lucy falls in love. With Gregory! Except...
Lucy is engaged. And her uncle is not inclined to let her back out of the betrothal, even once Gregory comes to his senses and realizes that it is Lucy, with her sharp wit and sunny smile, who makes his heart sing. And now, on the way to the wedding, Gregory must risk everything to ensure that when it comes time to kiss the bride, he is the only man standing at the altar..."
Gregory Bridgerton believes in true love and is determined to find it. When he meets Hermione Watson, he is sure this is it....except she is in love with someone else! Hermione's best friend, Lady Lucinda (Lucy) Abernathy, knows Hermione is headed to disaster with her current crush and agrees to help Gregory woo Hermione. However, the more these two individuals work together and spend time together, the stronger a connection forms. However, before Lucy and Gregory can actually be together, Lucy is already engaged to someone she doesn't want to be with, thanks to her cruel uncle, who is responsible for her betrothal. Julia Quinn's final Bridgerton novel, On the Way to the Wedding, has so many things I love, but overall, it fell flat for me as it wasn't my favorite from the Bridgerton series.
A lot happens in On the Way to the Wedding towards the last twenty five percent of the novel; there's a hostage situation, guns, theatrics, etc, and it just felt really unrealistic and over the top. Due to that, I didn't enjoy the novel as much as I had hoped. I am sad, though, to see the series come to an end as it's one of the best romance series I've read. Even though On the Way to the Wedding was a bit of a letdown, I am still glad I read and listened the series, and it will always be one of my favorites, especially with the marvelous Rosalyn Landor narrating.
Are you a fan of the Bridgerton series? Have you read all the novels? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below and which Bridgerton book is your favorite.
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