I Read (& Reread) the Bridgerton Book Series to Prepare for the Netflix Show | Julia Quinn | Review
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- Опубліковано 11 жов 2024
- Hi Booklovers! I finally read all 8 books in the Bridgerton series by Julia Quinn, and here’s my review. ~Lacey
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I'm surprised how many people didn't like Francesca’s book. It was one of my favorite. I am a sucker for unrequired love story and it was more passionate than the others in my opinion.
It was wonderful! I loved it !
I really hope they cover Anthony and Kate in s2! I really didn’t enjoy the focus much on Siena when I watched the show so I really want Kate to come in and Anthony to meet his match!
True, they made it seem like he was so in love with Siena which I definitely didn't enjoy watching. Kate better be in SEASON 2
OH MY GOD I FEEL THE SAME!! I totally love Kate's character and her dynamic with Anthony. I feels really frustated with Anthony relationship with Siena becaue it feel like him cheatin on Kate but really who can blame him for "cheats on" some he didnt met.
But for the series itself, it builds up on Anthony disdain for love more, so his intention to look for a suitor that didnt seek love in their relationship has more fondation.
I AM JUST HOPING KATE WILL SHOW UP IN SEASON 2 (if theres going to be one * finger crossed *)
I'm convinced that will happen in series two because the last shot of the series was of a bee which felt like a hint for Anthony and Kate and also he said he wanted to find a wife he didn't love which seemed like it was setting up for book 2
I think bcoz they want our attention to Simon and Daphne's romance. Season 2 will be for Anthony and Kate.
Actually, the series seems to have a bunch of extra stuff that wasn't in the books. Which is so rare for a TV adaptation, as usually books are more detailed.
That's one of the reasons I haven't seen the series.
The second being that in books you know what going through the characters minds, so you know exactly what's happening.
Which is probably why that problematic scene in the Duke & I doesn't seem to be too off putting (just enough for me to go, "God woman, can you not be an idiot!" And not ,"you disgust me as person.") And then his side of what happened is also clearly explained in the novel, which I don't know is there in the series.
Not to mention that little subtle stuff like Anthony's struggle to finish the tea so that he can proceed to enjoy some "alone time" with Kate. I mean... that'd be impossible without a constant internal monologue.
On The Way To the Wedding was my favorite but I was so shocked when I saw that not many people liked that book. He didn't have as many steamy scenes as the others but it was still a great book. And it honestly makes sense the Gregory is the romantic one in the family. He saw everyone else fall in love. It shouldn't surprise anyone.
“Reformed Manwhore” made me laugh out loud. Also, that is a trope that the Cynster series is built on so if it’s well done I’m fine with it.
I started collecting that series! I’m hoping to read it soon
@@LaceyBooklovers I'd say you need to remember that the books were written quite a while ago and are set in the 1800s (ish).
It's a decent series. But quite long.
😂
@@simransimran9339 So so long
My favorite was
The Viscount Who Loved Me!
The whole Pall Mall scene had me laughing so hard!!! "The Mallet of Death!"
The character I would want to be is Lady Danbury!
I did remember Pall Mall from my first time reading it! That was a fun scene 😂 I wish they brought it back in other books!
The Viscount who love me, is my fave too..I am anticipating the Netflix adaptation..I just hope they don't spoil it!!
Its was my favourite too! The Viscount Who Loved Me is one of the best books in the series.
That's my favourite book too!!! It was sweet, smart and hilarious at the same time 💕💕
I really really wish the Pall Mall scene to be part of the series!!! That scene is so fun!!! I love the Bridgertons more because of that part
When He was Wicked is my favorite. I really identified with Francesca. She is independent and self reliant and rarely tells others how she feels unless she can’t contain it anymore. Michael is a perfect match for her because he gets her outside of her own head. Yes, it is a very sensual book, but I don’t think they even included her in the series. I will take a look again.
LOOK AT THAT COLLECTION IN THE BACK OMG GOALS
I just finished the Netflix series. As I was watching it, I was thinking that the story sounded familiar. I was half way into the Netflix series and I realized that I have read the book series years ago. I am starting to re-read the books.
I enjoyed this series a lot because I like big families like theirs, but I agree with you: most of them are not a 5 stars, and some of them are a lot better than the others. Personally, Colin is my favourite sibling by far, and I really liked Hyacinth too, so their books are my favourite. I can´t stand Franchesca, so her book was like a 2 stars, please don´t kill me :) PS: I also liked the second one because of Kate! And I´m glad you enjoyed Eloisa´s, I think is the most special and realistic in the series because it deals with a lot of issues (like mental health) and the characters felt so human!
I loved Colin! And lol Francesca’s was very frustrating so I can understand. And yes that’s definitely one of the many reasons why I love To Sir Phillip With Love!!
My love for the Bridgerton series is so nostalgic because I read them so long ago! They were some of the first historical romances I read, and I loved (and still do love) the family aspect of this series. The Bridgerton clan are just wonderful and, even though they don't always make the most prudent choices at times, I adore them. My favorite is still Romancing Mr. Bridgerton, mostly because I love Colin a whole lot
Yesss thanks you for the crash course! I read them all ages ago, so this was a good refresher! I remember dislike Anthony so much, way too brooding and controlling. Agree with you on Colin and Benedict, they were much more light hearted. I remember not being able to put down An Offer From a Gentleman when I read it the first time. I'm excited for the Netflix series to have fun with it and deliver gorgeous scenes and costumes!
I just read the series for the first time and I'm on Gregory's book right now and I felt the same way you did about Hyacinths book. I was so excited for her book but It's In His Kiss just didn't do it for me. I also agree that To Sir Phillip, With Love is my favorite. I did enjoy the Viscount Who Loved Me entirely for Kate. I loved her. Also all of Violets scenes were probably my favourites in all the books I love her so much. She is one of my favorite characters.
Ahh enjoy Gregory! I’m pretty disappointed about Hyacinth :/ it could’ve been SO good. And yes, Violet was such a wonderful character! I love how different each relationship with her kids was
Thanks, Lacey. Such a thorough review. I loved the 3rd book. I love how the author gives different perspectives and angles for each character. Such a rare skill for an author. Happy reading
So glad you loved “To Sir Phillip, With Love”! It often gets a bad rap, but it is definitely my favourite too. The hero is flawed and the way Eloise brings the family together is just beautiful. A great video, well done! I agree with your ratings and so often I don’t when BookTubers review all the Bridgerton books. Have you read “Happily Ever After”……the collection of second epilogues? That is just a joy from beginning to end.
An offer from a gentleman makes me cry everytime I read it 🥺
The way he’s sooo devoted for her and just would drop anything just to make sure that she’s happy, just melts me🥺
honestly, Benedict’s story is the only one i actually am interested in. do you reckon it’s possible to only read “an offer from a gentleman”? or do i have to read the others first
Aaahh I love The Bridgertons so much! And I love all Julia Quinn's novel ❤️ most re-read of the series is Romancing Mr. Bridgerton for me!
I love Antony, Michael (when he was wicked) the most as heros and Colin in other siblings books 😁.
I love Kate the most
It's not easy to speak for 30 minutes but your review was insightful and easy to listen to. Keep up the great work. I just subscribed! :)
I’m about to start Francesca’s story but i’m rereading Colin and Penelope’a now because i’m so in love with them 🤣🤣 I’m actually waiting for my paper book to arrive hahah
Hey Lacey! New subscriber here. I have been binge watching all your videos. Love them♥️♥️ My rating for the bridgerton series from most favorite to least favorite:
1. Romancing Mr. Bridgerton
2. On the way to the wedding
3. To Sir Philip, With Love
4. The viscount who loved me
5. The Duke and I
6. An Offer From a Gentlemen
7. When he was wicked
8. It's in his Kiss
Can't wait to watch the show . The trailer looks amazing!🙂
Oh yay! Welcome 💗 Your first 3 picks are so good! I feel like Gregory doesn’t get as much love haha
I adore this series so much so it was fun getting to reread and getting to revisit the Bridgerton family again.
I would say The Viscount who Loved Me is my favorite , but that mostly because Kate is seriously one of the best heroines I read. Though book 3 & book 5 are also close in lead lol. I can’t wait to see how they adapt the book into the show! 😊
KATE 💗 I’ve got a girl crush on her. Apparently the opera singer Kate hates shows up for Anthony so I’m intrigued how that will play out 😂
@@LaceyBooklovers major crush! 😍 and yes I heard, I’m here for the drama...just as long as it ends with Kate & Anthony hehe
Hey! I really wanna start reading these books, but are they 'spicy' like they were in the show LOL
@@JacobBlack2023 lol yeah they are..maybe even more then the show
Have had the series of books since they came out. Read over and over again. Julia Quinn is a good writer. I am enjoying the series. I understand when in a TV series the have to add and delete. It makes the series more interesting.
Great explanation of the book series. Still shook they made it into a show out of all the books to. Personally would've done the Essex Sisters by Eloise James
KATE IS AWSOME!!!!!!!!!
FACTS
Yes, I read these books some 8 years ago and I remember enjoying the other series of Julia quinn more than the bridgerton series. My faves in the bridgerton series are the viscount who loved me and to sir Phillipe with love.
At least you got the books with the old covers. The new covers look more suitable for modern romance novels, not something that was set in the early 1800s.
Edit you can have the series. I'd rather read the original novels.
I didn't even pick up on the connection that this was Julia Quinn books. It was so long ago that I read them. I forgot so much.
Thank you for this video! I just finished the show and i think i might want to read the books especially colin’s & pen’s book (not really into historical romance but i might want to start now)
Personally, I think it's the best one among the eight. And, to add, their book story is way, way better. ❤️
Your reviews are the best ! I love how you enjoyed them all even tho they weren't all the same ratings. I'm the same ! Except my faves are 2 and 4 🤣 close followed by 3 and possibly 8 !
I don’t see a lot of people love book 8, which is so surprising!! ITS SO GOOD 😍 Kate is one of my favorite heroines, I loved her in 2! And thank you Sarah 💗
An Offer From a Gentleman was my favorite. I am madly in love with Benedict and if they make him gay in the Netflix series I will be upset
Also the best part of The Viscount Who Loved Me is Pall Mall 😂 can’t wait for that next season
Yes I totally agree with you I think in this whole Woke/politically correctness overload people have to recognize that you CAN'T change a whole character story based on fitting a current sexual trend in society. The majority of Fans for this series of books would not support it!
An personally I would be turned off from the series.
@@katiedillard7638 sexuality isn’t a trend
I have read all the books expect the Gregory and my favorite is the story about Eloise and Mr Philip
I’ve only read the first three books so far. The viscount who loved me is my favourite of the first three so far. I’m a sucker for enemies to lovers so I found it so good. I actually loved Anthony I’n. An offer from a gentleman was very meh from me. I’m not a fan of silly miscommunication and was just like Sophie just tell him who you are.
Loved the Netflix series. I kept thinking this story sounds so familiar. Of course it did because I read books years ago. Don't remember them much and got rid of them a long time ago too so not much to contribute. I did remember the gossip lady, a little of the duke's story and the family's love for each other. Stayed for your synopsis. 😊
I saw this a week ago but didn't watch it because I don't want to be spoiled with the Bridgerton book series but now i came back! I can't believe I finished those 8 books plus the happily ever after in just 8 days!!!
PS. The Viscount Who Loved Me is my favorite!
You inhaled the books!! 😂👏🏼 I still need to read the HEA one!
I read this series and all the extended epilogues yearsss ago and thought to reread The Duke and I after watching Bridgerton hahahaha I got lazy but this has inspired me to do that lol
Best Book Review Ever! Glad I found your channel 😍❤📚
1 to sir Phillip with love ❤️
2 an offer from a gentleman
3 when he was wicked
4 duke and I
5 romancing mister Bridgerton
7 on the way to the Wedding 👰
8 it’s in his Kiss 😘
BUT I just love it 😍❤️
Love ❤️ this series! Comfort read! Listen when eating or sleeping 😂 for times I don’t have to focus too intently! Enjoyed the earlier books more...
I read them all too. I love her books. I love the humor the most.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR REVIEW!! very complete!!! gorth to watch your video.
When it comes to historical I always hate when publishers get rid or don’t have stepbacks and I will it was easier to know when they had them 😭
I know 😭 Thats why if I’m buying a used historical I always try to ask for pics!
AGREED
i remember reading the series years ago and it made me love victorian romance books after that I was reading Lisa Kleypas and then Sarah McLean... Julia Quinn is my first love in victorian romance.
Ok, so my favorite book is The Viscout who loved me, I didn't like Anthony in the Netflix show to be honest, but I fell in love with him in the second book. There is so much to him which was not shown in the TV series
I completely agree with how you described Benedict and Colin that they are not rakes. I hate it that almost every hero (especially in historical romances) has to be a rake because reformed rakes make the best of husbands. Also, I have a recommendation for you. Rather, I would like to hear your opinion of the books in this historical romance series. Roxton Family Saga by Lucinda Brant.
YES! I get tired of rake heroes easily 😂 Thank you for the rec!
@@LaceyBooklovers Looking forward to what you think of these books.
Do we still get our Simon and Daphne love story throughout all the books tho?😂❤️
Nah, you get a story of each Bridgerton for every book although they appear here and there. :)
The series showed way more about the other characters than the book, so I belief that it will be the same in the next seasons.
The book only included other people when they were important for the specific love story.
I really enjoyed this video and I’m really curious to know what your 5 star books are! I enjoyed the bridgerton series so I’m wondering what would be a 5 star historical romance to you since you rated most of these as a 4 ☺️
I am almost finish with Sir Phillip. It's got a little Jane Eyre vibe to it, but I think it's my favorite so far. Romancing Mister Bridgerton was a chore to finish, so that has been my least favorite that I have read. I love Quinn's style of writing. Lisa recommended Anna Harrington...if you have any recommendations similar to Quinn's work I would love to hear them. I think MacLean & Kleypas are okay, but Quinn really is my jam.
I can see the Jane Eyre vibe! And hmm maybe try Eloisa James? Her books are a bit light like JQ’s are and usually have some wit and charm. You should try My American Duchess for a standalone or the Wilde’s series for a family saga. Tessa Dare also fits
@@LaceyBooklovers i just ordered an eloise james retelling of beauty and the beast from thrift books. I hope i enjoy it. I do like tessa dare. The font she uses on her books are pretty. I know...an odd thing to pick up on, but i feel it gives her books a little extra something. I will try your other recommendations. Thanks you. I really like Quinn's prologues.
@@ewokallie Love to find another reader of Tessa Dare!! Her romance novels are so funny, they toe the line of satire beautifully while still having enough juicy romance to drive the plot. (Romancing the Duke anyone?)
Guys you need to watch Emma 2020!!! So superior to Bridgerton! It also has the sugary, colorful costuming but it’s more historical accurate.
Have you read the second epilogues? It was published as a separate book!
Hii! The tv show is only about the first book? Loved the video ☺️
Yes it’s only about the duke & I so far!
I have read the books ages ago so when they made this into a series, I was like.. "I think I need to read the books again". There are also quite a few historical novels or series from great authors that are actually worth reading. Hmm... I will check my collection of books tomorrow and read those novels again. Lol.
book 2 and 4 are my favourites by far not a huge fan of book 1 and 3 they are on the bottom of my list
Awesome video! I can only get 2 Bridgerton books right now. Which 2 would you recommend that I start with ?
I would go in order, so the first 2!
Thanks
Who liked the series more than the book?
Lovely analysis
Wish i could buy all of julia quinn's book i just love her novels
BN or Amazon
They are still available on Amazon. I have all of her books as she is my favorite romance novelist.💝
@@penneyburgess5431 but on amazon it's the kindle edition
I find it better with rereads!
I was actually tempted to buy the cover tie in one but I said no.
It’s one of the few tie ins that actually look so pretty 🥺
@@LaceyBooklovers the fifty shades ones were nice
I think I read these books about 6 or 7 years ago and could not remember anything beyond it was a huge family and I think a girl had no idea how babies were made hahaha. Now that I saw your review I am starting to remember but I think I stopped reading after 6 as nothing of what you said of the last two rang any bells. I liked this series fine but cannot say I fell in love with the characters. I'm glad its being made into a series as I always felt historical romance series would make good tv shows. I mean Downton abbey but with sex sign me up. I hope other series also get the same treatment if this one is succesfull ehem Malory saga ehem
I was really uncomfortable reading the controversial scene in the Duke and I but I thought it really built Daphne's character and gave her some flavor bc I found her pretty bland overall
Great video you finished these sooo quick
Great video!!! My favorite was when he was wicked:)
Thank you! 💗
Hello how are you? I’m thinking of buying the whole series, is it worth it?
You should have the ebook version as the duke & I has 3 epilogues
So please tell me who inherits the house. Also is the boxer couple ok😅
Neither of those were in the books! So I have to wait to find out with you 😭
In my opinion, The Cynster Series is more deserving to be in Netflix than the Bridgerton.
Hiya! What are the order of the books and where did you buy them? Thanks xx
Reading order is in my description 😊 I included the amazon links too but I bought my original copies from eBay
@@LaceyBooklovers thank uuu
Also do the reprints have that picture in the book? I am only asking because I don’t need to have the picture the books.
Nope, reprints don’t have stepbacks
@@LaceyBooklovers Awesome! Thanks!
What a great video!
Thank you!
The preparation we all don't need because the Netflix show wasn't even close. Lol
seriously !! lol
i finished the series and was greedy for more that I started the books and the first book alone is incredibly different
@@dirthousegirl HAHAHA are you going to watch S2, then?
@@StAu8390 I do think I'll watch it
just to see how it differs from the books!
@@dirthousegirl the actor's actually good. I hope they'll redeem his role in movie. Anthony's book is way better than Daphne (for me).
LACEY!!!
I love this series
I just read "the duck and i" and "romancing mr bridgerton"... those are definitely not well-written books. The romance is just not believable. The characters talk and talk and talk and then we are informed that they love each other! The show is so much better.
The only book that reads like a real book is 'To Sir Phillip, with Love'; a real hero with a real past and real concerns. I read them all except the one about Colin which didn't seem interesting at all - really, Penelope? Gregory was childish all through his book.
The one that's basically just Cinderella is pretty lame. Here's hoping they toss that storyline out.
Have Benedict fall in love with someone of the low class, sure.
I’m flying through the books and I’m finding most of them mediocre
Is the netflix tie-in book exactly the same with the original?
Yes! Only the cover is different
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Do you know which books are covered in the first season on Netflix?
The first book, the duck and I
Gosh i love your nails
Is it appropriate for a 14 year old to read?
Just finished book 3 and it is definitely the best one so far, which surprised me since I rolled my eyes at the whole Cinderella retelling concept. But the second act just blew me away. I'm in love with the romance between Benedict and Sophie. I'm really nervous about the Netflix adaptation of this book because I really hope they stay mostly faithful to it. There are some excellent scenes in the book that I can't wait to in real life.
I totally agree! Hopefully we don’t have to wait too long 😭 I would love if each book got a season
@@LaceyBooklovers btw, you did a fantastic job at summarising the books in the series. I actually got interested in reading the series thanks to your videos. Thank you!
dissapointed with the show...but then again it usually happens if you read the books first...couldn't even finish the first episode...idk...maybe u might try when theres nothing else to watch...
Where did you buy it? :)
The originals? eBay and a few were from friends ☺️
@@LaceyBooklovers thanks for the reply! ❤️
So when we see Daphne having a baby at the end is that the baby conceived when he was drunk? Or is that when she wants to know where babies come from scene.
Nope, she doesn’t get pregnant from those scenes. I think it’s in the epilogue so it probably happened off page/screen
Conceived by RAPE, because that was RAPE.
love the book. Hate the series
The series was underwhelming for me as well...
Why are these books so small? ( I have the greek versions)
They’re the mass market paperback size
I'm not sure, i feel like romancing Mr. Bridgerton was problematic, if i remember it, Penelope was always written as 'fat' in the first few books and then when she loses all this weight that's when Colin notices her...
and oh boy, I absolutely hated To Sir Phillip with Love, haha it's what made me stop reading the series... Oh well maybe I'll pick them up again, but I just think the Bridgerton's are not for me
What does a "bastard of an earl" mean? haha I tried googling it and can't seem to find a straight answer! Thanks in advance :)
Sophie is the bastard daughter of her father, the Earl, who had her out of wedlock. Her mom isn't the Earl's wife. Hope that helps!
@@LaceyBooklovers Thank you!!!
Hello can you donate some of your books to me please. I absolutely love your bookshelf. I am addicted to romance novels.
Have you noticed that the Asian actors on the Netflix show don’t have any lines? I think it reinforces the stereotype that Asians are quiet...
Wait the show had Asian actors!! I don’t know how I didn’t notice that
@@BlueDaisy33 Yes, beautiful!
I'm hoping the TV show replaces anthony's love interest with Sienna in the next season. I want to see a non conventional girl get a happy ending. Not just the spoiled rich girls
A good book and a bad film
Did we read the same books! They had to be among the worst books I have ever had the misfortune to read! The dialogue was atrocious, boring, and extremely repetitive. Not to mention everyone just seem to speak in quips which is really stupid. The characters were uninteresting and had no personality or development put into them. There was no description anything so every scene was flat and boring. Pacing is so slow it is mine boggling how hard it is to get through under 300 pages. Then there is the fact that the author seems to have absolutely no understanding in the slightest about the time period she is writing in. I could go on but my comment is already long enough.
I could see how you could forget you’ve read certain books because there’s nothing in them; they are horrible!
The show is equally as bad.