The witty word play between the hero and heroine was fantastic. ~ Under the Covers

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Kidnapped by pirates and still somehow flirting through it? The Other Miss Bridgerton by Julia Quinn is the kind of historical romance you pick up when you want clever banter, a spirited heroine, and a breezy adventure that never takes itself too seriously.

What is The Other Miss Bridgerton by Julia Quinn about?

In The Other Miss Bridgerton by Julia Quinn, Poppy Bridgerton stumbles into a smugglers’ cave, gets kidnapped onto a ship, and collides with Captain Andrew Rokesby. What starts as a scandalous mess turns into a sea swept battle of wits, secrets, and slow burn with just enough danger to keep things deliciously tense.

The Other Miss Bridgerton by Julia Quinn Book Review

Julia Quinn is the master of light hearted and fun historical romances and she once again proves this in the latest installment of the Rokesby series. Who else could make being chloroformed, kidnapped by pirates, kept captive on a ship and then kidnapped again on foreign soil a fun and romantic romp?

I really enjoyed this adventure, both the hero and heroine were very likable, especially the heroine. She was clever, spirited but sensible and I admired her composure in the face of the potentially dangerous situation she found herself in. But, what had me rapidly reading the pages was the excellent dialogue. The witty word play between the hero and heroine was fantastic and I am hard pressed to think of another author who writes such great dialogue.

The romance itself was very…nice. The romance blossomed as they got to know one another although the initial attraction was there. But if you are after something hot and explosive then this isn’t the book for you. When you fancy something more gentle, but very sincere none the less then this is the perfect read.

However, although I did like this book it didn’t quite capture me as Quinn’s original Bridgerton series did. It somehow lacked the depth the family dynamics lent the original series. Instead of being a read that you will come back to again and again, I find this is book that I have read and enjoyed but am unlikely to remember too far in the future. Which is unfortunate, I love Quinn’s style and some of her books are on my all-time favorites list.

If you want something witty and fun then you can’t go wrong with this excellently written historical romance. And, if you haven’t checked out Julia Quinn’s original Bridgerton series then you need to read, you will be in for a real treat.

About the Rokesby series by Julia Quinn

The Other Miss Bridgerton is Book 3 in Julia Quinn’s Rokesby series, which is the Bridgerton prequel series. The collection is Georgian set and follows the Rokesbys, close friends and neighbors of the Bridgerton family, before the main Bridgerton sibling books begin.

Final Thoughts

If you’re after a romance more charming than scorching, The Other Miss Bridgerton by Julia Quinn is a really easy one to recommend. The banter lands, the pacing keeps things moving, and the whole thing has that bright, readable Julia Quinn energy. Maybe it is not her most emotionally layered book, but it is undeniably fun. And sometimes fun, funny, and wildly readable is exactly the mood, right?

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