This second novel in the Bridgerton series was an enjoyable read, just like the first. I definitely recommend reading the books over watching the Netflix show, because they are very different.

This book follows eldest son Lord Anthony Bridgerton as he finally decides to fulfill his duties and find a wife, sire an heir and continue the Bridgerton line. He descends upon the season with one goal - find the most beautiful, most desirable, and most popular debutante, and make her his wife. His only goal? Don't fall in love. Anthony is under the illusion that he is destined to die at 30, as his father did before him, and doesn't wish to leave behind a grieving, sorrowful widow. Finding the most popular beauty comes with a twist, however - her insufferable, stubborn sister Kate. Kate Sheffield sees Anthony for the rake his reputation paints him, and will do whatever it takes to ensure he doesn't marry her little sister. But as Anthony pursues, he finds the banter he and Kate have sticks in his head, and curiously finds himself falling for the wrong type of girl.

While this is a far cry from my usual choice in genres, I'm finding I'm enjoying these books quite a bit! They are an easy read, while at times rather ridiculous and chauvinistic (fitting for the times, for sure), but the character development is always interesting, and of course the happy endings are a nice change. I'm looking forward to book three!

3.5