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When He Was Wicked by Julia Quinn
3.0
challenging emotional tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This Bridgerton book was definitely up there in the tension between the two characters. I'll say for the first time in this series, I was not impressed with the female main character. Francesca annoyed me multiple times throughout the narrative. I know she was just suppressing her feelings but COME NOW. I wish the ending was not as rushed. Michael let his guilty feelings go mid-way through the book while Francesca was guilty UNTIL the last two chapters... I wanted some time for her to bask in her feelings for Michael. I did not like the second epilogue. I did not like how Francesca told no one she was pregnant. I mean I'm happy for her but I thought it was unrealistic (coming from a big family myself - even though I know they emphasise that she likes to be separate from her family.)