Book 3 was so triggering for me. I remember her saying multiple times NO to Benedict and he kept pushing her. Julia Quinn has a serious problem with consent

For Eloise, if she was going to get married, I imagined it would be with some kind of explorer/adventure/traveler. A more fun but mature version of Colin instead of someone more like Anthony who is straight-laced and has so much responsibility. I can't imagine her enjoying her life as mistress of the house.

I think the rape scene is much worse in the books for a number of reasons. Firstly, Simon is both incredibly intoxicated and asleep when Daphne starts, and she is fully aware that what she's doing is wrong. Furthermore, Daphne frequently talks about how she feels like she *should* feel bad, but that she absolutely doesn't. I think its abhorrent in the books and I have no idea why they kept it in the show, even if it was watered down.

I think a couple of people have mentioned it before, but Francesca's story was actually my favorite of the series. She is always left out (in the show and in the books) and hers is the most fascinating story out of all of them. She is in a unique position that very few women in the regency era would've had to have gone through. I would recommend reading Francesca's story (when you have time obviously) because it is a very satisfying novel in the series.

Hyacinth’s story is the absolute best. She’s the only one that had a story of just two people liking one another but there’s a cute little mystery.

I really liked the part of Colin and Penelope where Colin actively works to make sure Penelope understands that it was his mistake in not noticing how amazing she is, like he always is wondering how no one noticed how beautiful she’s always been. Like Pen has spent her whole life feeling ugly and unlovable and having that reinforced by society but then Colin works so hard to convince her that he truly loves her

i feel like if they give eloise the same story as in the book it would be very disappointing and out of character. i know people keep saying it makes sense because she matures, but something about insinuating that young women who don’t want children will want children once they mature is just very iffy to me

Romancing Mr Bridgerton is my favourite because of the character development, maturity and faults that Colin exhibits after Pen has put him on a pedestal for over a decade. They are both different people now, Pen has a confidence and wit now she is a spinster and can relax more. Whereas Colin eventually realises the love of his life has been in front of him all along. Typical of a man, even today 🤦‍♀️ when he realises this, he's completely knocked for six & certain traits appear. A bad temper, possessiveness of Penelope & jealousy that she has had a purpose and he lacks one. All human failings which gives this book depth. The friends to lovers is a brilliant trope & one of my favourites 😍 Added to that, a fuller figured heroine seen as beautiful, a goddess and sexy is FANTASTIC and positive for us larger ladies who deserve love no matter size, shape or colour. It's funny, poignant and sexy too. Closely followed is To Sir Phillip With Love. Eloise is just amazing. The scene with her brothers is incredibly funny and Julia's blunt referral to Sir Phillip's 'intimate' life since the death of Marina was interesting to say the least 💗

When it comes to Eloise, I think she always was surrounded by the privilege of being a Bridgerton. So she had always gotten things to go her way and then suddenly she's all alone and things are no longer going her way. Her siblings are all getting married, having children, moving away, and having their own lives separate from the Bridgerton family. Her mom is more focused on her younger siblings and her grandchildren. And then Eloise's beloved best friend who she thought that they would finally be free to grow old together. Getting to go on all these adventures together as spinsters, only for Pen to get married to Colin. So suddenly Eloise is alone, left behind, and lonely. She's lost her partner in crime and I think Eloise starts to face the realities of life that she ignored when she was young. Phillip and she got along in their letters, he's a decent guy, and it would be an adventure, everyone else around her is pursuing romance, so why not her? She figures she'll just pop down and have a quick meet to see if they would work in person. And so Eloise being Eloise just shows up somewhere impulsively and it blows up in her face prompting her to have to get married because of the scandal and damage to reputation. I also always thought that Eloise's book shows how people change as they get older. How the things you want at twenty years old aren't exactly the things you want at thirty. That isn't good or bad, it's just life.

Personally, Francesca's book is my favorite along with Anthony's. You should definitely read it, esp bc it is the MOST steamy book out of this series 🤩

consent was lacking to some degree in every book, sometimes HEAVILY, as with daphne straight r*ping her husband and benedict coercing consent after sophie said no repeatedly, sometimes less so, like when anthony borderline denies kate her request to delay sleeping together (even tho she ends up asking shortly later, still iffy). It was pretty disappointing, and seeing it in a romance novel, even a historical one, is the opposite of romantic. i love the books, but it's hard to get past.

After watching season two, I really think that they'll do book 4 next. I really think it would be cool if we get the masquerade ball in season three so we get a sneak peek of Sophie, but then the rest of the season's romance will be about Colin and Penelope. I don't know if they would fully reveal Penelope to the ton and the Queen in next season, but that's just my non-spoiler thoughts.

This is so random but omg you look so beautiful in that lavender top. Also side note, I'm South Asian too and I literally CANNOT WAIT to see Simone Ashley in season 2

The fact that you liked Anthony better in the books and now having seen season 2 already. I really need to know your thoughts on it. Season 2 was amazing.

In Eloise character, I think a lot of people misunderstand her want and push for freedom. She doesn’t have it because she never wants to get married or have kids. I think at the core of Eloise, she doesn’t want those things because in her head they go hand and hand with a loss of freedom. And a huge loss of autonomy, and I think that is what Eloise really fears. I feel like season two of the show really showed her in a whole different light. As the romantic she is, she just also knows how loss one can get when in love and that is why she is as fierce as she is. Plus she just doesn’t like anyone telling her what to do 😂. I do want to give a huge kudos to Netflix tho because it seems like they seen how lacking both Eloise and Penelope’s stories were. Sooo they started buffing them out earlier in the series. With the hope that by time we reach them we have such a deep and robust understanding of each character, that we kind of WANT that romance and fairytale for both of them. I mean already in season two, I’m ready for Colin and Penelope to be together 😂. So I can’t wait to see how their story comes together later.

Also totally agree that the best part of the books and the show is always when we get more of the Bridgerton family like when the boys come to “save” Eloise. Those are totally my favourite scenes in her book.

An offer from a gentleman is literally my favorite of them allllllll i love benedict and sophie so much

Romancing Mr. Bridgerton is my favourite just because I love Colin.

My ranking 1. Benedict's - loved everything, i love a good Cinderella story. Mainly loved violet here, a supportive mom. 2. Francesca's - loved the forbidden love and this is the steamiest of all. Need a Michael for myself. 3. Anthony's - loved the bee and pall mall scenes. Anthony was hot in this. 4. Hyacinth's - loved the treasure hunt theme and a bit of mistery with gareth's birth. 5. Eloise's - love Eloise and children. Parenting 101 for Sir Phillip. 6. Daphne's - this was fine yup good 7. Colin's - boring... I expected much more 8. Gregory's - i skipped a lot to read the ending, the wedding in the church part

Benedict’s book along with Francesca’s are my favorite ones!! About a year ago I stopped reading the series after Eloise’s book (so frustrating!) and after watching the new season I was willing to give it another chance, and Francesca’s book just blew my mind! The main characters are so down to earth and unique, I’m pretty excited to finish it off now ☺️

Hi Janine, I read the Bridgerton books a good 10 years ago, but I do remember the time-jump between Benedict's and Colin's story take place 8 years apart. And while Colin and Eloise's story is taking place, Francesca is happening at the same time but in Scotland. (She really is the ignored middle child). That's why I recommend reading her story as well, since Colin plays an important part init.

I enjoy how much the show has bulked up the female characters, especially Penelope and Eloise. I have a feeling their stories will play out better on screen than they did in their books

I actually quite liked Penelope's book. But with all the changes they've made in the series, I just don't know how they're going to tackle it...

You should read number 6 asap... In the show i never really cared about Francesca but her book is the Best in the series... Their chemistry was fire..

My favorite would be Colin and Penelope's book. They were the most natural of all the Bridgerton couples, especially with their slow burn foreshadowed in previous three books.

my top three books are definitely When He Was Wicked (Francesca), The Viscount Who Loved Me (Anthony) and An Offer From A Gentleman (Benedict) 💓

We should not always expect typical hate/love or Rich/Poor love stories, we should learn to accept and fall in love with different characters that have different POVs and respond differently to life, I'm not Eloise and I might not have fallen in love with Philip, but then again *_IM NOT ELOISE._* Eloise's love story was unique in its own way, and I personally LOVED IT! Because as much as I love Eloise for being "Herself" and totally feminist, as much as I loved her character development without changing her nature, for instance, she suddenly showed up at Romney Hall unannounced, without telling anyone where she was going or even asking for permission (keep in mind that this is the 18th century), she had stayed about 10 years turning down suiters to the mere thought of how she and Penelope will grow up "alone" as some spinsters, BUT when she found out that Penelope is no longer to take part in those thoughts of hers, she suddenly starts to think about Sir Philip's offer Seriously... after ignoring his letter for almost a month! Yes, we ALL wished for her to be the STRONG, INDEPENDENT, FEMINIST OF BRIDGERTON *BUT* this has NOTHING to do with falling or getting to experience love! *AND* if you had paid attention you would've seen how Eloise repeatedly was shocked by her "weird" attachment to Oliver and Amanda, it wasn't really _HER_ but it was something deep in her heart that made her strangely caring and loving when it came to them, something she never knew existed in her! AND even if many of you might wish to ignore this fact, unfortunately for you, ELOISE WANTED LOVE, she just never knew it would be that affectionate, she never thought of wanting to experience that unfamiliar feeling called "LOVE" until her Partner In Crime, Penelope was to marry and leave her by her own. And when she did, she realised she made the best decision of her life... Finally, I REAAAAALLLY hope that Netflix do some changes in Philip cause he's kind of.....you got me so yah Along with some more jealousy and other "falling in love" scenes.

I feel like because of the TV show, people tend to forget that these are stories set in the 19th century. The women did not have a position of power, they depended on the men in their family and for them, being a spinster is the worst thing that could happen to them. That is why Eloise's story is not bad, it makes sense according to the time. In the books, Eloise was never opposed to marriage (as she was in the tv series) she just couldn't find someone she liked enough to accept. Besides that she had Penelope as her comfort zone, she could be a spinster but with the company of her friend, not alone. So when Penelope gets married, she makes her decisions and goes to Sir Phillip. In my opinion, her story makes sense because it follows the personality of Eloise from the books, someone who wants to make decisions for herself and does so independently of others. It is not a crazy love story, but a coldly planned one and that is Eloise. Besides Sir Phillip is everything she needs, he may be not what she wants, but what she needs. About consent yes it is wrong as it is portrayed according to what we think today, but at that time it was normal. Men believed they could rule over women's bodies. The most historically inaccurate thing in the novels is all those women having orgasms. p.d english is not my first languageee

I love Eloise but I hated to Sir Phillip with love. Really really hoping that they rewrite Eloise’s story !!

My favourite books from the series were The Viscount who loved me and To sir Philip with love. I absolutely adore Anthony and Phillip.

6, 7, and 8 are going to be better than you think! 6 is my #2! Go read them! 😀

I've just found your channel and I could listen to you talk about books for hours. Fantastic video!

Francesca, Anthony, and Gregory’s books were my favorite. They each had their own unique challenges that I loved.

When he was wicked (Francesca's story) was one of my favorites of the books. I also really loved hyacinth's story, it's in his kiss.

I wasn't really looking forward to the last two books since I didn't care for Hyancinth and Gregory but omg they were my favorite! I think you're going to be surprised as i was!

I loved Benedict story so much!!! Also, with Eloise, I feel like the Show Eloise and Book Eloise are different characters, in the show she doesn’t want to get marry true and that’s totally fine, but Book Elosie is not that she doesn’t want, she is “picky”, nobody caught her attention til that point in her life, and people tend to think that Book Eloise is the same to Show Eloise, so they hate on her character or called it a disappointment because of that (I’m not saying that she did it on the video, just telling what I’ve found in comments from other videos)

I read all 8 books 3 times already and they never get old, they are so good, my favourites are Benedict’s and Eloise’s story. But they are all so good. I watched the second season when it came out and even tho it didn’t go off the books directly it was so good ❤️

I completely agree with all your reviews! The third is my favourite so far. Ive been binge reading them and i'm getting a bit tired of them at book 5 so i'm taking a break before I read Book 6. Hopefully you make another video about the last 3 novels.

i just binged the whole second season and it was so good i need to read the whole book series

I read these years ago and enjoyed them. I do love the inclusion of diversity in the show vs. book. My favorite book was number 4 Collin’s story. I remember loving hyacinth‘s story too. So maybe read the later books 😉

Book 3 is my favorite! Bennett is my favorite of the siblings!

Eloise & Francesca's books were my favorite, I couldn't put them down followed by Anthony's book. I didn't see the big fuss about Colin and Penelope's book it wasn't bad but it was a bit underwhelming for me.

Book 6 (Francesca) is my favourite, and I think the last two are really sweet, so I hope you get to them at some point.

For Eloise's book specifically, I think it's important to note when it comes to Show!Eloise and Book!Eloise that show Eloise is 18-ish. Book Eloise is 28 she has been through more in life, she got to experience the "single life" out of choice - this is something that's going to be really challenging to the show to overcome bc a person at 18 =/= a person at 28

Oh man I am DYING to know your thoughts on Season 2! I started reading the books after finding your channel! I personally loved the book but LOVED season 2. I just love Anthony and Kate in general!

I’m so excited for season 2!! Season 1 didn’t really vibe with me (sorry Daphne and Simon!) but i love how Shondaland’s added some spice and excitement to the show. Also soooo happy to see TAMIL representation on TV. Indian rep is sparse, but Tamil rep is almost non-existent. Romancing Mr Bridgerton is my absolute favourite from the series! I read it when I was 14 and at that age I identified a lot with Penelope. Seeing her realise her worth and gain confidence over the course of the books made me so happy!

I love this! We have much of the same views and opinions(with the exception of the top 2 bc TVWLM is always gonna be #1 for me, but especially about Romancing Mister Bridgerton and To Sir Phillip with love) it’s like you took the words right out my mouth about those two books!

I wished you had continued reading the series. Francesca has one of the best stories. I think you’ll enjoy it based upon your rankings. I think Benedict and Francesca have the best stories!

This is the academic discourse we needed and I’m here for it 👏🏽

loved your review so much, I was thinking of waiting out for the seasons to complete the series but you've made me hype to read benedict's book 😂 also I found out that there are 2nd epilogues for all the books. I think the mud scene in the show is taken from there (changed in the show but it's hilarious in both)

Woah 4,5, and 6 are my favorites 😂 I read the series after watching season 1. Hope you eventually read the last 3!

I always read it as Eloise seeing everyone around her find love and be happy so maybe she realized that maybe it wouldn’t be so bad?

I agree with everything you said. I think I do like Anthony's book a bit more and thats just because Benedict annoyed me a bit about the whole mistress thing and a consent issue I had sometimes. So I guess thats why its a tiny bit above Anthony but I love them both. Francesca's book is my third favorite I think and I also love Hyacinth book because of a mystery aspect and lots of Danberry content. I hope reading the book before watching seasons 2 doesn't ruin the season for you cause things are quite different. I try to separate them when watching adaptions so I loved season 2, but I get why book readers may feel different about that.

Reading the comments, most were focused regarding the consents shown in the book or the lack thereof. It is true that there were many problems with consent with most of the books but seeing it on another perspective, it is exactly how consent worked back then. Jullia Quinn had problem with consent as most say but I think she captured well how the thinking was in the early 1800's. It's a hard pill to swallow, especially since we have different view now. Daphne with what he did to Simon. Anthony with his honeymoon with Kate. Benedict not understanding "No" and etc. I'd give a little thought about Daphne, slightly relating it to the 'thinking' in the 1800's. Bearing a child was the greatest higher form of a happy marriage, providing an heir (as normalized by the society) but we all know that Simon didn't want an heir. Daphne had always wanted a child, it was understandable but now, add the pressure of society's expectation of her especially since she had become a duchess. She is then most definitely more strong willed to have a child and yes, what she did was absolutely wrong. I think she could have waited for Simon, they could have definitely worked it out together in the future but she felt lied to hence why I also have a grudge on how the daughters are so kept on the dark regarding sex and just described it as 'marital act' ( making it feel like it could only happen when married). Like how is one to learn with just "it's all part of the marital act" and not furtherly talking about it, I get the embarrassment but again, it is something not to be discussed back then. They enter the marriage so naïve, that's why I wouldn't fault Simon because he thought Daphne understood what he was talking about but, on some level, Simon did take advantage of her naivete. Another point regarding Daphne. Daphne would be the one on the receiving end of the blame and all the shame why they (if they didn't have an heir immediately) don't have a child yet, another grudge from me against society, yey. Love to hear your thoughts.

You seem to be enjoying the story so much! I have to pick this up!!

From what i watch i think we have similar taste, i whipped for Benedict (book/story/character/spouse) and Anthony too! And i think you need to try Francesca’s book, you’re gonna love it!

I'm in the process of reading the book, currently at book 6. So far, romancing mr.brigderton is my favorite. I like how Colin discovered that he like her. At first it felt as he fell in love with her through the book but on the reread you can see the love is already there. And Colin just unlocking it through worry for her well being. It's the most pure romance for me. A friendship that slowly developed into love and stayed hidden for years.

omggg I almost forgot about season 2!! idk how I could because it's all over the internet haha. you make me interested in the books despite having heard so many mixed things haha

After watching all your reviews and reading the comments, it's safe to say i'll enjoy the show A WHOLE LOT MORE than if i were to read the books. the story telling, characters and diversity of the show are just *mwahhhh* CHEFS KISS.

I cant WAIT to pick these books up. Should I read the books first or watch the show first?

My favourite stories where Colin, Francesca, Hyacinth and Gregory (althrough I read the books before the show so maybe in a reread I change it), so I have still a long way to go for the show.

Gregory's book is amazing. I read the blurb of all books, and that is the only blurb that jumped out at me, its a little different, not a typical cliche story, and also rn we know so little about Gregory that reading his book first helps. Now i'm reading Penelope's book, this one really intrigued me how everyone will react to the 'big reveal' and friends to lovers arc is nice tbh. the other blurbs are cliche imo. have you read Gregory's book?

I read book 4 for Polin after seeing s1. Then I read book 2 and was hyped for s2! I really enjoyed s2 (despite the deviations with plot bc Kanthony's chemistry was 🔥) I thought I wld enjoy book 3 (listened to audio but found it boring except for the last few chapters, but I love show Benedict so I'm hoping s3 will include a combination of book 3 & book 4. I am currently re listening to book 4 audio book and will continue with Eloise's story.

i was also super let down by eloise's book! i really thought we'd be getting an academic rivals to lovers type of story. phillip's view on marina's mental health were also super icky. hold out for francesca's book - it was a really good read! (esp after the letdown that was to sir phillip with love)

Awesome vlog! I love the Cinderella take on it. Also I feel like Eloise’s story has already changed so much because of the changes in the show.

My very unpopular opinion is that Eloise and Philip’s story is literally my favourite, it’s such big gothic romance vibes haha

Noooooo... OMG- I loved "Sir Phillip with Love" - I think because it reminds me a lot of The Sound of Music and that was the first romance that I

I think it’s important to note how Eloise in the show and Eloise in the book are 10 years apart. She has matured and has her own wants for her life by this time, and I think they should be able to show this properly in the show. It’s not a bad thing to want to be married and have a family, like you can do that AND still have desires for rights for women and be an intelligent, enlightened thinker. Like Jo March. Like Meg March. It’s perfectly good and admirable to want these things at the same time. It doesn’t make Eloise any less of a person that she feels lonely and wants a family of her own. And I think if they actually keep decent writing in the show, they can show this fully. Fingers crossed anyway!

wait until you read Francesca story, it will be your new fave. Im reading the books out of order right now but Anthony's is #1 for me and Francesca #2, hands down.

My two favorite storys were Francesca and Hyacinth's bc I really enjoyed how different their stories were compared to the others. Also I liked Francesca's bc how her background changes the stories pacing so id def recommend 'When He Was Wicked' and 'Its In His Kiss' (I'm so sad they barely included Francesca bc the actress had a contract with another show)

I love Bennedict's book , it's my favorite from the all series , also , francesca's story does have a special spot in my heart ♥️

I am maybe the only reader in the world that like Sir Phillip. He seems more real and less than a prince on white horse. SPOILERS He is a second child that never want the responsibilty to lead the family. He just wanted to study his plants in peace, happy to let his older brother manage the family. Suddenly the death of his brother totally changes his life, and the death of his father certainly did not help. Nonetheless, he managed to move forward by marrying a woman he did not love, only to honor his dead brother. Years pass, he has children, but his wife decides to commit suicide, she decides that death is preferable to a future with him. If we think a bit that's heavy trauma. He just want to be free but all his life was just dictated by others. And then he meet Eloise, finally something "happy" in his life. When he say "You said we have a problem... Because to me This-us-is heaven" and "You've got to be happy", i feel that. The big problem is that with the brothers+the children+Benedict and Sophie, there is little room to let the characters breathe. But still one of my fav charcters (i Know i'm the only one in that, for most of people is one of the worst XD)

How can you not like Colin and Penelope’s book? It’s the best !

I think the s3 is going to be on Pen and Colin but, may be at the beginning of s3, Benedict will meet Sophie and find her in season 4 ?

When you were talking about Anthony's relationship with his mother in season two they had me bawling when they had their moments!

It's kinda disappointing how most people didn't like Colin's book😩 because it was actually my fave😘. Specially because of the friends to lover thing about their story ♥️

I loved eloise's book !!!! The one I didn't like sadly was Benedict's

I read all the books after season 1 came out. Hyacinth's book was my absolute favorite of the bunch. Hyacinth and Gareth were too freaking cute! My ranking of the books were: 1. It's In His Kiss 2. When He Was Wicked 3. To Sir Philip, With Love 4. The Viscount Who Loved Me 5. Romancing Mister Bridgerton 6. An Offer from a Gentleman 7. On The Way To The Wedding 8. The Duke and I

Aside from Anthony’s and Benedict’s, Francesca’s book is the best for me! And Hyacinth’s book is great too! The plot and the romance of those books are awesome!

Subscribed in 2 secs. Benedict and hyacinth are my faves

They could also be pushing books up to address the time jumps. So the meeting from Book Three happening in Season 3, not being in their season.

The Jo March / Eloise parallel is a great point! I get similar vibes from her and I think it really supports her feelings that "marriage is a trap" etc but also that she wants to be accomplished. I just hope she finally gets an accomplishment in the next seasons!

I wasted a few years of my life drinking and now I focus on books, literature and artwork. It's the only time I'm happy. My 4 favorite books: - Icon by Frank Frazetta - Bridgerton by Julia Quinn - The Joy of Art by Carolyn Schram - Great Fighter Jets of the Galaxy 1 by Tim Gibson

After watching Bridgerton, I immediately went out and bought and read all the books. This is my order of liking: Francesca's book is the best, even the title When He Was Wicked. Lots of great writing and passion, I need a Michael. Then Eloise, her book takes place when she is 28, more mature and after hearing of Penelope's engagement to Colin, life altering. Then Anthony, Benedict and Daphne's book. They were all good. The ones I liked the least were Colin, Hyacinth and Gregory. But as a whole, I loved them all and read them in 1.5 week. I am waiting to receive the Smythe/Smith Series of books written by Quinn. Just awesome. We need an on-line book club!

These are the five books I’ve read so far, having only literally just started Francesca’s story (6th in the series). I loved Sophie and Benedict’s story, but I also think Eloise’s story gets the short end of the stick from all the critics. Sir Phillip was a floored hero and I really liked the way Eloise still saw past that and fell in love with him. When he sent that dried flower to her in his first letter, I was sold.

Will you make a review or smth about season 2? I am interested in what you think since they made many changes that I personally like and would wanna know if you do too or no! Also the fourth book was really disappointing for me as well...probably the one I like the least in the series tbh.

You seem so happy and sweet it makes me want to read them!!

franchesca's book is like the best one (except for maybe Anthony's) I would recommend that one!

Ive been debating about picking these books up, i love Jane Austen so maybe I'll try it 🤔

Kate is 21 and yes already a spinster ahahahaha

Based on how the show is going so far I really hope that they change Eloise's story, I think they could even completely change up the her story. I need the power house. I also feel like we need a queer main bridgerton and idk if we will get that from benedict (like he comes of as potentially being bi, but I feel like we need an end game queer, lead couple)

I havent read the books but I have read that most people dont like eloise story. This makes me quite sad as I think her character in the show is great, and her own story had great potential

The wedding night of the viscount who loved me made me want to puke. That was NOT consent

i love Benedict too!!!!!

Unrelated, but you look STUNNING and that lavender colour really suits you!! Where did you get your top from?

Just read book three it was so good

Super detailed review nice! 😊

I didn’t know about the books of Bridgerton, But I finish the show early this month of April. I going to get those books

I would love for Ariana DeBose as she is an Afro-Latina and she is beautiful to play Sophie in book 3 !

I've only read the first 5 books, but Anthony's story was my favourite, and Penelope's was my least favourite. So far that's true of the series too for me!