bridgerton according to the book 

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Missed opportunity to say “ Edmund is dead-mund”

I’m just so baffled that everyone acts like Penelope is the ugly sister when she’s the prettiest one?

I'm a simple woman, I see Bridgerton and I click 🌚🌝✨

2:02 "y'all let me show you the underwear and bra i'm wearing right now" is one of the most weirdly funny lines i have ever heard.

I know it was for the ad, but women in the regency era did NOT wear corsets but rather short stays, which are very similar to today’s bra. Also, corsets were not uncomfortable or seriously restricting. They were made to fit perfectly and support the large amount of fabric, preventing back pain. Tight lacing was a looked down upon practice and almost nobody wore the corset tighter than necessary

I was about to comment about how in the Regency era tight corsets were not in fashion but rather loose-fitting stays but then u cut to an ad and i was like okay girl get that bag i get it now

Im one second in Girl? That dress? YOU'RE STUNNING!!!!!

I almost commented "girls you would love The Selection" only to remember The Selection videos are how I found your channel

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The chapter where Colin rushed to Daphne to ask her how she knew she was in love was one of my faves, but since Daphne isn’t gonna be in this season, they’re probably not gonna include it or perhaps change it to Anthony, which I am also very much okay with.

I've read all the books and Polin's story has always been my favourite! That slow burn and friendship-to-lovers was so nicely done. Like, Colin really had to grew up and Penelope helped him realise so many things and they sort of lifted the other one's insecurities away.

Eloise had ink stains on her hands because she was fervently writing letters to Sir Phillip Crane. RMB was hinting at the next book. 😊 11:56

I want the rundown of the other books!!! AND THE OTHER PREQUELS TOO!

literally the bridgerton hyperfixation has only been growing since the trailer dropped

I love Bridgerton, the show and the books. I’ve only read the first three, because I don’t want to spoil the show by reading the books first. But they went out of order, so I gave in and read Benedict’s book too 😂! It’s definitely worth a read if you like the show. The only downside is that the side plots don’t really exist for the most part. So if you wanted more Sienna, it’s not happening Also, teeny tiny nitpick: corsets weren’t that bad if you were doing it correctly. Especially during the regency era. It’s not your fault, that’s a common misconception. I just wanted share that with the class

Girl love the vid, but I have to say that Bridgerton is set in the early 19th century as it takes place during the regency era (1811-1820) not the late 19th century

okay but honestly they need you on the next bridgerton audiobook the way you read the excerpts had me on the edge of my SEAT

I really like their book too. And I agree I had fun reading it bc they both can be such goofballs and awkward characters but also so real and flawed and also sweet. Plus, I’m a sucker for a friends to lovers story and I like how they can be open and vulnerable with each other and bring out the best in each other. They help each other with their confidence and their writing. It’s a nice love story that I admit have read multiple times.

“A goddess”????!!!!!!! I can’t wait to see this thought shown on screen oh my gosh? I feel woefully unprepared for this next season

Funny this video came out as soon as I'm reading through the entire Bridgerton series. I'm on book 8 now, so I'm almost done. The books aren't any high quality literature, but they're fun, quick and entertaining reads. So far, my favorite books are #3 (Benedict's story which is a Cinderella story), #5 (Eloise's book and has a mixed reception, but I liked it) and #6 (Francesa's story and probably the best one). The funny thing is, in each book, the sex scenes start 60% of the way through and I always think "Oh boy, here we go again". I like how the show adds more drama, layers and showing different perspectives between the families. I hope they get to adapt all of the books, especially Benedict and Francesca's books and don't change too much because I loved those two!

0:57 Took me until Eloise to realize that these were separate names and not one person’s lengthy name. Also, bro you’re pulling off that dress crazy well, you’ve got a Disney princess look lol.

I freaking hate how much they changed the show I thought the books made Soo much more sense and where hilarious in comparison to the show

girl that dress is stunning!

I Really liked the series but now i feel robbed

“he died from a bee sting, don’t worry about it” me, an anime fan: no prob

Somehow your hyperfixations always align with mine and you post a video exactly when I’m obsessing about the topic 😂 Loved this one!

his temper comes out with Pen cause shes his true love match and brings out all sides of him even the bad. She sees past his mask as a charmer and shatters that mask that no one else could. Not excusing his anger btw but thats why his anger comes out with her (and he apologize to her for it unlike a lot of these men 😭). Same way with why her true witty self comes out with him!

Oh, I didn't realize their ages were different in the books. They're 20 and 22 in the show. I have the book on waitlist at the library so hoping to read it soon.

the cody ko intro made me laugh so hard right off the bat lol

I just finished reading the book today, within 3 days so yeah it was pretty good. But I'm mostly surprised that the fact that they kissed twice and then he was like "aight bet, let's get married"💀 I will admit some of Colin's anger did seem alarming but he did become more gentle and forgiving so I'm letting it slide... There's just so many differences between the books and the series. The fact that Eloise said that it was best that Pen kept her secret from her cuz she would've told anyone. Meanwhile in the show she's pissed at her for talking bad about her😭

girl WHAT? that kiss was fire! mr colin!

Anyone getting into historical romance should check out Lisa Kleypas! She has more interesting characters imo

This actually sounds so much better than this season of the show. I like that only Colin knows it’s Penelope and tries to help her, although it does make sense that Eloise would figure it out too.

1:02 but did you notice the girls are all named after flowers

Benedict is hands down my fave. I’m so bummed he’s being skipped for Colin but I get why.

off topic but yt showed me an entire episode of bluey as an ad before this video

It’s not a big deal, but as someone obsessed with the regent era, it’s actually the early 19th century, not late 19th century. Late 19th century is the Victorian era.

holy wow this dress is gorgeous!!!!!!

This is my favourite book of the series and it was so much fun to listen to you summarise it! So dramatic for real XD totally agree that Colin got angry a bit too often for how he'd been painted before but they still make a very amazing team. Ngl, the way Penelope especially got shown in the show so far has ruined her for me some because she's SO different from the person in the book. So I enjoyed your video all the more because it reminded me of so many fun moments ^^ also, your dress is amazing! Ps. Penelope faceplanting the pavement at the proposal still has me in stitches aksdjbakjsdbas Pps. What I definitely do prefer in the books is how much time went by till they get together. 28 makes a difference and by then, they have had so many years to get to know each other but also for Penelope to kind of accept the unrequited feelings? Yes she likes Colin and she deals with it herself and never complains to him about it. It's also why they hit so well, because it comes as SUCH a surprise, something she'd never accounted for (without blaming Colin because feelings are feelings) but it DOES happen after all the pining *_*

In my opinion, I think that Lady Danbury is going to take Penelope under her wing and show her how to be a flower, not a wildflower, no more. (No hate.) In my opinion, Francesca is better than Eloise in every way, shape, and form. (No hate.) Is it just me thinking that the every last clip in the trailer is the end of the last episode of the last clips of s3 part one? 🤔 I think the picture with Lord Debling puts his hand on Penelope waste is because they see Colin puch someone. The last picture of Dubling with Penelope I think the reason why she turned her hand is to make sure everyone is watching special Colin.

How could you call the Smythe-Smith musicale some concert? It’s the least anticipated social event of the season 😧

My second favourite of the books after Polin's is Kanthony's. I love an enemy-to-lovers and there was no unnecessary sister cat fight over the same dude. I know Shondaland is known for the drama, but I thought part of the show wasn't good. Women should uplift each other and in the book they actually did.

I liked the book version than serie... (mostly because of Eloise nd Penelope friendship nd lady Danbury effection towards Penelope... not to forget Colin's character is totally different)

Im sorry, im sure you were just misinformed BUT CORSETS ARENT UNCOMFORTABLE!!!!! In fact they support not only your boobs, your back and ALSO give you that hourglass body That is if you get THE RIGHT SIZE and don't tightlace The cheap amazon corsets dont do anything for you and in fact hurt you With a high quality corset you feel like you are getting a hug NOT a squeeze

Just want to point out: ACTUAL regency England did not have corsets, but stays, which are different. Stays are softer, not really boned, and a much less restrictive garment than corsets. There was no reason to have a waist cinching garment with regency dresses because the waist line of regency dresses was right under the bust aka an empire waist. Also, much of our pop culture perceptions of corsets are wrong due to bad science and mysogyny. Corsets were not the uncomfortable garment we imagine because they were fitted to the proportions of the body and usually not tight-laced (like in movies). Working class women wore corsets every day, and women wore corsets while doing athletics. For more on this, I recommend checking out Bernadette Banner and Karolina Zebrowska's MANY videos on the subject. I get it, Bridgerton is historical fantasy, so who cares about the historical accuracy of the clothes. I love the show too, and I have read all the books multiple times. But we need to stop spreading corset myths because it's ahistorical and learning the truth should be fun and something people care about. Anyway, rant over.

I LOVE bridgerton. I havent read the books but i have watched the whole show so far 😭

these are my comfort videos

GIRL THE DRESSES FOR THE PAST TWO VIDEOS EAT!!!! You are feeding us with this content and fantastic outfits ❤

I understand the fans of the show wanted to see Colin & Penelope asap, but the key factor of the book is how long Penelope has actually been looked over & mistreated by her mother. About 11 years of going to balls & only being noticed by Colin in friendship. Also, it really ga e her time to establish Lady Whistledown. I feel like they missed the mark by expediting the timeline so much.

omg you should definitely read the other books. I just finished reading book 4. About to start Eloise's and I am so excited because her story sounds the most interesting to me. I didn't enjoy Benedicts as much since I don't care for Cinderella retellings and Benedict annoyed me a few times but Sophie was a great character. Francesca and Gregory's are probably the ones I am least looking forward to based on the summaries.

ok i’ve never been interested in Bridgetown until now but can i skip all the other books just to get to this one?

omggg you’re so pretty! love your videos and this is a rare situation where the tv adaptation is better than the books

your reading of the passage was so enrapturing i was so invested and on the edge of my seat

1:49 Aww yes the corset myths at it again. Women in the time period of Bridgerton weren't wearing tight corsets. Not only was it impractical to have tight corsets but it didn't make sense for the dress silhouettes. The waist of the dress was under the boobs, the actual waists were hidden there was no need for tight corsets.

I was about to give this book 3.75 but girl... when I read the last few scenes of this book, the scenes where Colin was looking for a solution for Cressida's blackmailing. And when Hyacinth, Penelope, Eloise and Violet were arriving at Daphne's ball, I was obsessed with the writing, the suspense, Penelope being VERY nervous and how thoughtful Colin was when he sent letters to everyone in his family to keep Penelope company. I literally felt like I was Penelope for a second, it was so good that I bumped the rating to 4 stars.

okay so yes to bridgerton, also your dress is beautiful omg

It's crazy that she fell in love with him because of his even temper and he spends the whole book in a pouty, jealous rage. I didn't love the book for that reason, but I think they'll fix that in the series and the chemistry is about to go OFF.

18:35 omg I DIED and didn't even read the book

THAT HOTEL BACKGROUND >>

this video convinced me that i should read the books

I’m trying to forget that S3 is coming soon so I don’t become obsessed with it but I’m failing miserably 😭😭

I'm all in for Penelope and Collin in the show, but tbh when I read the book I was NOT a fan of Collin.

I read this book 10 times and i am not ashamed 🙂

damn the way you read that entire scene!! I loved it

That Cody opening was hilarious

The show is based on the Regency era, which is early 19th century

PlEASE DO THE REST OF THEMMMMMMMMM

Thanks for this--read Benedict's book, hated how mean he was, and idk if I have the heart to try the other ones 😭

thanks for releasing this video while i am in the middle of rapidly consuming all the bridgerton books after binging the show

Y'all we GET IT they don't wore corsets in Regency period. CALM DOWN. Nobody cares 😭

watching this coz i finished the first half on netflix and i found it so underwhelming :(( the book seems so much better 😭

How tf did RU-vid know I lost my only comfy bra???

I think Lady Danbury knows, when she offers the money. That it is Penelope.

CORSETS 👏 WEREN'T 👏 UNCOMFORTABLE 👏 I will be saying this till my death 😮‍💨

OMG THE DRESS!!! GORGEOUS ✨

would love to hear you talk about the other books (maybe a comparison to the netlike version of the story?)

Actually, corsets in that era were very comfortable… just do a little internet searching and you’ll see what I mean 😊 and finding a good husband was of course the goal since it decided ur life. It was the same for men finding a wife a lot of the time.

Those are beautiful little columns in that hotel

The Cody Ko intro was just 🤌🏽🤌🏽🤌🏽

The alphabetical name... I had never noticed either lmao

I love the word spinster. I wish we used it now. It sounds so magical.

amanda can you pleasepleasepleaseplease PLEASEE do one of these for heartstopper? i love the books so much and i would LOVE a video from you about it!

I read the entire series twice, long ago and they messed the timeline and storyline so much I had tons of cringe moments. Oh well. Yawn

I love this. I made an out of body experience cause I just love drama and romance soooo much

gIRLLL??? WHERE IS THE OUTFIT CHECK?? I NEED TO SEE THAT DRESS! THE DETAILS

I need you to recap Throne of Glass series!

the queen blessing us again

This show is crazy.. now I wanna watch it but I don’t know where to start

16:55 HELP THE SWEENY TODD REFERENCE IM DYING

Got an ad for bridgerton right before watching the video lol

Huh so was there no love triangle in the books because you can see from the trailer they kinda repeat season 1 with the whole I’ll help you find a husband and then she does but then he’s like nnooooooooo

So glad a second person has read them

I am so glad you enjoyed romancing mr. Bridgerton. It is my favorite book in the series followed by When he was wicked and it’s in his kiss. Penelope and colin are my favorite couple, flaws and all. I hope they bring in the spirit of them and most scenes from the book because they are so romantic.

WTF Colin is 33 y.o.? How old was Anthony then? His wife is only 26 according to series

The Hollywood corset slander is sort of funny because, yeah, it makes us modern people feel smarter and more grateful we aren’t bound by “society” to wear something like it, but in actuality bras probably are more uncomfortable nowadays compared to real corsets, because historical corsets were known to be flexible, surprisingly breathable, supported the back, and actually tailor-suited to the user and were super well made. To the point where women could wear them and still do duties around the house like bend and lift children, and even participate in outdoor sports. So if a corset is uncomfortable, you’re either likely lacing it wrong, or are attempting to wear someone else’s that wasn’t molded to fit you. ALSO also…it was actually a woman’s invention: created in the 1500s by Ms. Medici, a French woman. So the fact media for years has been glorifying the pain and delusion of women who obsess over making it tighter or the pain of wearing one all day is actually just slandering the rather comfortable invention of a woman. Actresses are complaining because they’re wearing shotty recreations of them that aren’t likely bothered to be fitted to them personally and aren’t wearing the actual layers below and around it that a historical outfit would actually require. Or the director wanted a shot of it being uncomfortable because they have some sort of fetish for seeing painful lacings lol

Bruh...this is the booooook? 😮🎉😮 Now I'm mad about what we got in Season 3 in the show. I feel like we were robbed. (Also, liked and subscribed!)

I'm going to assume Edmund was allergic to bee's so that's why he died form a bee sting

I really don’t wanna be an “eRM aCuALly” but during the regency period they wore short stays, not corsets. Neither of which should be uncomfortable if worn properly and not tight laced.

Omg you look amazing in that dress