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Der Earl, der mir zu Füßen liegt: Smythe-Smith 1 by Julia Quinn

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rowanelise's review against another edition

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relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

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bandthecorgi's review against another edition

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hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This book is another swoon-worthy historical romance from Julia Quinn! The story is the perfect amount of predictable, hopeful, amd cheesy. It has plenty of romantic lines to leave readers smiling, as most of Quinn's books tend to have.

With books like this, you go in knowing exactly what to expect and yet I have yet to find one of Quinn's novels boring!
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lauwbinx's review against another edition

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

3.5

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laerkefugl's review against another edition

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2.75

I don’t really have much to say about this book, honestly. It wasn’t bad, I just wouldn’t recommend it to someone. Compared to the Bridgerton and Rokesby series, it didn’t bring much to the table that we haven’t already seen. However, that perception of mine, might’ve been slightly influenced by how much Marcus reminded me of Simon from “The Duke and I”.

If you would describe yourself as a person who’s into “The Florence Nightingale Effect”, then 100%, this book is for you. Although, personally, I liked it better in “The Girl with the Make-Believe Husband” from the Rokesby series.

What I truly appreciated about this book, was the insight into the Smythe-Smith family and their musical evenings. I especially enjoyed the dynamic between the girls in the quartet. Their camaraderie and (almost) mutual detest of the annual musical performance, was quite cute. After having read the Bridgerton series, it's pretty nice to look from their perspective. The Smythe-Smith's musical "talents" were definitely mocked quite a bit in the main series. From everybody, pretty much. The leads, the supporting characters, Lady Whistledown, you name it. This sort of feels like a well-deserved redemption for the Smythe-Smiths. And I'm in full support. However, I believe this is most likely the case for the following three books, as well.

All in all, it was a relaxing read. Not one of my favorites from Julia Quinn, though.
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pookiee's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted medium-paced
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3.0

everybody and their mammas told me the Smythe-Smith series was good, better than the Bridgerton series by the same author, and they were right but this didn’t give me that ooey gooey macaroni & cheese feeling at all. it is pretty plain, the intense injury description in the middle feels at odds with the fluffiness and humor of the rest, and the ending is rushed. the concept of a quartet that just sucks and plays begrudgingly is cute and funny and i liked those characters.
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gemin1reader's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted relaxing

4.0

This was so sweet! Definitely an easy read, low on spice and drama. A really big caretaking storyline where Honoria cares for Marcus when he’s very ill which was lovely. Friends to lovers. I’d describe it as a gentle book. 

And I loved a better look into the lives of the Smythe-Smith clan who we see briefly in the Bridgerton books. 
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aqtbenz's review against another edition

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fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

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itsgnat's review against another edition

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hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

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skillwithaquill's review against another edition

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emotional medium-paced

5.0

Wow, I loved it. Honoria is a lovely heroine and Marcus is a wonderful hero. He’s a genuinely kind person, not a total dickhead like several “rake” heroes tend to be. 

I’m a huge sucker for a good hurt/comfort story. I didn’t expect that at all from this book, so it was such a pleasant surprise. I’m excited to continue with this series and this family.
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haley49's review against another edition

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funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I loved this book so much! The humor, the relationships, the characters, the steam. It was such a good edition to the Bridgerton extended universe 
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