Loved the Netflix series but this was better!

As an individual who often struggles with watching a TV show adaptation after reading the book; I watched the show and then read the book and Gah. The show was as good as the book. The exact same scene I cried watching was so similarly expressed in the book and I cried too. This book is an emotional adventure, very engaging and enthralling. I am sad it finished

Queen Charlotte is a prequel written for the Bridgerton series by Julia Quinn and is written by Julia Quinn and Shonda Rhimes. The television series based on Ms. Quinn’s book series is delightfully diverse, despite the fact that the time period in London would not have been so. Additionally, if there had been any minority races residing in the city, they would not have been members of the “ton.” I believe the writing of this sequel gives the author and screenwriter a way to explain this discrepancy. I listened to this story by audiobook. The narrator was wonderful and kept me engaged throughout the story. It was a truly wonderful story of the marriage of Queen Charlotte and King George III, who was often referred to as “the mad king.” As such, it addresses King George’s mental illness, his struggles with attempted treatment, the impact on the couples relationship, and the impact on the Queen. The story also focuses a great deal on the strengths of women and their ability to effect lasting change in both subtle, unrecognized ways and by more overt actions. I strongly recommend this audiobook for all fans of regency romance, the Bridgerton television series, and romantic comedy. This story did not have many comedy elements due to the subject matter, but there were a few. Try this one out for yourself.

You watched the show (I watched it twice ) now read the book twice as well). Thank you Julia and Shonda for this very real feeling love story.

The book closely mimics the series yet with more details that make the series even more meaningful. Some say it’s exactly like the series but I assure you there are some specifics that give context to certain parts of the series. It’s a love story like no other. It is well written and an extraordinary companion to the series.

This was the best one yet.

A beautiful story that brilliantly navigates mental illness, race relations and how everyone is deserving of devout love. Queen Charlotte is quite an inspiring character indeed. Very similar to the show in dialogue, but when it is so well written I have no complaints. True talents Julia and Shonda are. Knowing how closely they worked together to create this story makes it all that much more special. Absolutely devastated by this conclusion, but the journey makes it all worth it.

Sure it is very similar to the series but there are things that didn’t make the series and it’s such a beautiful story to dive into and get to see what the characters are thinking

Period. Which there was more but this pairs well with the limited series. Well done. I’m obsessed!

It was a word for word screenplay of the show. I am disappointed, I was hoping for smaller cuter moments.