Sep 13, 2023BrantTeenReviewers rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
By departing drastically from previous installments, "When He Was Wicked" gives the narrative a novel and unexpected turn. I didn't like how long it took to get to the complex emotional interplay between Michael and Francesca, which was…
Aug 15, 2023srw18 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Definitely the steamiest book out of the Bridgerton series, which is a nice change of pace from the typical romance tropes if I'm being honest. Michael's jokes and flirtatious dark side are absolutely swoon-worthy. Francesca is, of course,…
May 25, 2023susan_findlay rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Incredibly angsty - but it's angst that makes sense.
Michael's cousin John was really more of a brother to him. So, it wasn't super fun for Michael to fall head over heels for John's fiancee Francesca immediately upon meeting her. Nor…
Jul 07, 2022SnickersAshley rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
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Francesca and Michael's story is without a doubt the most steamy of the bridgerton books. The relationship Francesca and Michael had before they got married made the whole story quite scandalous. I understood the hesitation…
May 05, 2022pacl_teens rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
"This is a beautiful Regency romance on grief, loss, and moving on. I've read and most loved all the books featuring the Bridgerton family, and this is the book I return to time after time because I think it is the best in the series. It…
When He Was Wicked by Julia Quinn 368 pages
Genre: Regency Romance (Historical Fiction)
Triggers: Sex, Keeping it in the family, Cheesy humor
Rating as a movie: NC-17
My rating: DNF at page 23
My thoughts: After 19 pages - "🙄." On…
Michael Stirling meets Francesca Bridgerton merely days before she is to marry his much-loved cousin. He spends a lot of time around the woman he loves, knowing he can never have her. But then his cousin dies suddenly. Not able to be…
My least favorite of the series. The struggle with guilt got to be too much and was the main part of the story. Enough. Let's have a real story. It would have been nice to have had their lives fleshed out between when she became…
Jun 11, 2020Suellen1111 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A good read, a charming story, well written, with lovable characters. One of my favorite Quinn books: I loved it, beginning to end.
Michael loves Francesca for years.
Jan 03, 2019PatRkt rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This was a great story one of the very best in the Bridgerton series had to keep reading until I finished the book.
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Aug 26, 2013Barbara5060 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
You can't beat Julia Quinn for a lively romance. Love the Bridgertons and the Smyth-Smith musicale. This couple's dilemma was a little more serious than usual, but wonderfully drawn characters and the plot moves along. Enjoyed it!
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When He Was Wicked