⭐5/5
Author: Julia Quinn
Pages: 372
Saga:Bridgerton #5
Publishing house: Avon Books
ISBN: 0380820854
Synopsis
Sir Phillip knew from his correspondence with his dead wife's distant cousin that Eloise Bridgerton was a spinster, and so he'd proposed, figuring that she'd be homely and unassuming, and more than a little desperate for an offer of marriage. Except . . . she wasn't. The beautiful woman on his doorstep was anything but quiet, and when she stopped talking long enough to close her mouth, all he wanted to do was kiss her...
Eloise Bridgerton couldn't marry a man she had never met! But then she started thinking... and wondering... and before she knew it, she was in a hired carriage in the middle of the night, on her way to meet the man she hoped might be her perfect match. Except... he wasn't. Her perfect husband wouldn't be so moody and ill-mannered. And he certainly should have mentioned that he had two young - and decidedly unruly - children, as much in need of a mother as Phillip is in need of a wife.
“You are a Bridgerton… You will always be a Bridgerton and we Bridgertons behave honorably and honestly, not because it is what is expected of us, but because it is who we are.”
-To Sir Phillip, with love. Julia Quinn
Review
I'm going to tell you that I was very excited to read this story, because who didn't love Eloise Bridgerton on the show? You could identify with her at all times, a 21st century girl. But actually, Eloise is not like this in the book.
Yes, she likes the life of being single, but she doesn't mind getting married either. She also does not complain or look uncomfortable in London society events, it is more of her part of it, to enjoy evenings and chat with friends and family. Although she is a little more independent than the other protagonists of the books, she has never dreamed of the ideal man, or children or a life in marriage. In that sense, she is more revolutionary than the previous protagonists we have known.
Eloise continues to possess in the books the charisma and energy that we fell in love with so much in the series.
On the other hand, we have Sir Phillip, an apparently sullen man with a strong character, a family man having two little ones. But, a man lost what to do with his family and how to manage the land that was inherited after the death of his brother and his father. A man of science, and a good will to want to do things. Although he may not seem like an extremely captivating character, you fall in love with him for his correct way of acting in most situations.
"Eloise Bridgerton, I don't think anyone will ever make the biggest mistake of leaving you behind."
-To Sir Phillip, with love. Julia Quinn
I liked this couple, as they are actually a very realistic couple. There is no love at first sight, but it does develop over time and the coexistence between the two characters. In addition to the fact that not only are they the ones who are involved in the union of Eloise and Phillip, so are Phillip's children, which involves responsibilities and a family life in the future, so Eloise enters the relationship knowing what awaits you.
Julia Quinn does a great job describing the feelings and desires of the characters, especially the internal plot that they have to overcome in the development of the story and have a happy ending.
The moment we've all been waiting for Dreamers, the underlying theme (or inner plot) in this book!
The Duke and I: Love, or, meet the right person to love and be loved.
The Viscount Who Loved: The fear / fears, or, the fear of our own nightmares or fears.
Romancing Mister Bridgerton: The dreams or goals that one wants to fulfill.
To Sir Phillip, with love: Loneliness.
A plot that in my opinion, was very well developed by Julia Quinn in this book.
Final Opinion
Despite the fact that a few months ago I finished reading To Sir Phillip, with love; I can't stop grabbing it to read my favorite parts of the story. I loved the realism and dynamics between Eloise and Sir Phillip, as well as the contrast between the two, but somehow they complement each other and fit perfectly between them.
It is true that I would have liked to have more scenes with the children and Eloise, although I cannot help saying that there were moments when I really had fun and suffered along with the characters.
-Fer 🌙
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