We’re continuing the read through Bridgerton, and come to one of the better books in the series. Some may say the best- Anthony and Kate!

I’ve already discussed my thoughts on the book in my previous Ranking the Bridgerton series post- see tags, and not much changed. I love the sweetness of the romance since it’s clear that even though Anthony and Kate dislike each other at first, they are so similar at the end that you know they’re meant to be. Besides the hilarious competitiveness of the pall-mall scenes are always a hoot.

As for my friend who is reading the series for the first time, she enjoyed it much more than the first one. Firstly because her expectations are not as high that it will be like Jane Austen. Secondly, she says she felt that this novel had much more substance in both protagonists dealing with the burden of being the eldest, their fierce love of family paired with how they have a “must handle everything alone” mentality. There’s humor, there’s corgis and it just felt much more open to interacting with other characters besides the love interest, and Kate and Anthony were more layered in experiencing stuff outside of lusting after each other.

So good read. Our next pick is one I’ve been waiting for-Murder by Cheesecake, a Golden Girls cozy mystery! So gather your cake forks and I’ll deliver the verdict next month.