A review by chandranolynne
An Offer From a Gentleman by Julia Quinn

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

As much as I have been enjoying this series thus far, this one was sort of meh for me. I didn't appreciate the Cinderella retelling; I found it unoriginal and, frankly, unnecessary. Fortunately, that was only the first third or so, and then Quinn took the book, and the characters, in a different direction. Honestly, that first part could have been completely omitted, and the book would have been much the same. Anyway, I didn't care for the main characters as much as the previous books, but I did enjoy the further introductions of the younger Bridgerton sisters (who I'm sure will be more focused on in the books to come). I also loved the second epilogue that wrapped up Posy's little side story, as she was a hardcore loose end otherwise.