The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn (Review)
I first read this novel years ago and recently decided to reread it again, given all of the current Bridgerton hype. And just as much as I loved it when it first came out, I found myself falling in love with this story all over again.
By far, author Julia Quinn, is one of my all time favorite romance novelists and "The Viscount Who Loved Me," in my humble opinion, is one of her best works. After "Pride & Prejudice" by Jane Austen, "The Viscount Who Loved Me" remains as my personal favorite and one of the first romance novels that I read as a teenager that eventually, came to inspire me to later go on and write romance novels of my very own.
The story itself is a retelling of William Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew," which is another one of my personal favorites by Shakespeare. It's a classic love v. hate relationship, in which both stubborn and headstrong characters eventually come to not only tolerate one another, but actually fall in love. And in the process, the readers are sent through a wild ride through their many adventures.
But apart from the spectacular storyline, the main couple themselves are both equally likable in their own separate ways. The pairing of headstrong Kate with stubborn Anthony were always my favorite couple in this series and together, they both shine in this novel.
If you're looking for a good enemies-to-lovers read, then this is the perfect romance novel to pick up. Highly recommend.
Also, side note, the book is very different from the television series, so if you do decide to read this, please keep an open mind. Personally, I do think the book far exceeds the television version. Although the television series was great too; however, I find the book to be a fantastic stand alone, all within itself. A true gem.
The Viscount Who Loved Me
By far, author Julia Quinn, is one of my all time favorite romance novelists and "The Viscount Who Loved Me," in my humble opinion, is one of her best works. After "Pride & Prejudice" by Jane Austen, "The Viscount Who Loved Me" remains as my personal favorite and one of the first romance novels that I read as a teenager that eventually, came to inspire me to later go on and write romance novels of my very own.
The story itself is a retelling of William Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew," which is another one of my personal favorites by Shakespeare. It's a classic love v. hate relationship, in which both stubborn and headstrong characters eventually come to not only tolerate one another, but actually fall in love. And in the process, the readers are sent through a wild ride through their many adventures.
But apart from the spectacular storyline, the main couple themselves are both equally likable in their own separate ways. The pairing of headstrong Kate with stubborn Anthony were always my favorite couple in this series and together, they both shine in this novel.
If you're looking for a good enemies-to-lovers read, then this is the perfect romance novel to pick up. Highly recommend.
Also, side note, the book is very different from the television series, so if you do decide to read this, please keep an open mind. Personally, I do think the book far exceeds the television version. Although the television series was great too; however, I find the book to be a fantastic stand alone, all within itself. A true gem.
The Viscount Who Loved Me
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