I READ POLIN'S BOOK (& took detailed notes) SO YOU DON'T HAVE TO | Romancing Mister Bridgerton Recap

In anticipation of Bridgerton Season 3, here is a video analysis recapping and giving commentary about Polin's book: Romancing Mister Bridgerton. This is the first of many videos about these books in general and even this book in particular. I chronicle Penelope and Colin's tomfoolery throughout this book and provide some proof of my assertions in quote form. There are many more theories, predictions, and speculation about season 3 to come, so keep an eye out. Please comment any and all thoughts, opinions, predictions etc. down below! Talk all things Polin, Bridgerton, Julia Quinn, romance novels, historical romance!
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[@soniacabral5108]

I was one of those people who were reading these books as they were being published ( way back in the early 2000's). By end of book 3 I had a hunch it was Pen but man the reveal was so satisfying when it happened...

[@MountainPearls]

Thank you! I did not much like “book Collin.” He was too domineering, possessive, as well as oblivious…so, so oblivious (to the point of being annoying). Resigning the post as Lady Whistledown was foreshadowing in the book. (I hope they don’t have her give it up on the show…just prove Whistledown is not Cressida. Maybe Eloise will and that’s how the mend their relationship). I also suspect that she wrote the “I would retire” and pushed/allowed the “kiss” as a last ditch effort to get him to think of her differently. He does…she just doesn’t think he does at that point, and she gave up (or gave up 99% of her fantasy in the book after a similar incident). I hope, on the show, she truly seems to finally fully let go of him after that, then steps into herself and self confidence as a grown woman (at which point he notices she isn’t looking at *him* quite the same…then starts chasing her and so forth. I hope it’s about confidence, not changes in appearance, that gives her more of a glow. Yes she got new clothes and new hairstyle and that’s fairly, but it was mainly weight in the book…something else that bothered me. It was described as “baby fat”). Anyhow, at the end of the book, you get the feeling that she often wears the pants in the relationship (but he doesn’t realize it-she allows him think he does). Benedict, and that devil may care attitude and shit-stirring smirk, has always been my favorite (although Gregory is soooo super sweet in his).

[@lc4351]

I freaked when I read it back then too. I was so excited for their story back then. They sorta ruined Colin so far for me in the show but hopefully they can turn it around

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[@TheBeautifulHumor]

I hated that she made Penelope “fat” in the books but Penelope was only 10stone, which is equivalent to 140pounds and then loses like 30 pounds before he gets back. I rolled my eyes when he spoke about curves on a 110 pound girl. I’m so glad they made her actually fat in the show. I feel more represented and I’m so tired of love stories making the main character lose weight before she is worthy of love.

[@seriouslythough179]

I thought she was 10 stone NOW because one of Cressida's barbs is that no girl should ever be more than 10 stone. Did I miss read that wrong? *goes off to re-read*

[@monnmary]

Maybe it’s because of the height but still I’m furious

[@TheBeautifulHumor]

@@seriouslythough179 I’m pretty sure she said that before she lost the weight. I think she was remembering when Cressida bullied her

[@doublelayerofcheckout3612]

Yes! I love that they didn't make her lose weight. This is the only part of the show that I honestly like.

[@xiuwonnie2829]

140 ??!?!?!?!!! 😭😭😭That's freaking crazy. If thats "fat" then i'm a whole ass whale man...

[@vic6784]

This book has so many things that in the 2000's it was normal and even romantic that nowadays (thank goodness) nobody is attracted to it, we must recognize that the series took the cute parts of the story and transformed it into a healthy romance

[@angelinashankle75]

In the books Penelope appearance actually changes by her second year but the damage was done to her reputation. It is mentioned that she wanted to wait until the following year as Eloise was doing. No one let's her forget how insignificant she was her first year :(

[@MarySanchez-zl1sg]

I’m betting it was mostly Cressida and her mom’s fault, it was said in the book that Cressida always bullied her every year and basically got others that were with her to do the same and then there’s those terrible yellow colored dresses that her mom forced upon her which didn’t flatter her, the featherington colors certainly aren’t for every featherington

[@kathrynthorsen5289]

Yes, she was “2 stone heavier” than she should be, lost about a stone between book 1 & 2, then about 10 years later when they get together, he specifically thinks about how much he loves that she is curvy “like a woman should be”…I really don’t understand why everyone thinks it’s a “he only gets interest after she loses weight”

[@Lexykins2691]

I really liked that Colin stuck up for Penelope with her family! He was like "This is ridiculous!"

[@samanthaM7119]

Yeah I'm hoping they have that in the show too, could be a great opportunity for Portia to have a character arc because I see no way Pen would cut her family out of her life even if she isn't entirely fond of them

[@charliehall2824]

"These two are good at denial and delusions" (18:35) Of course they're both writers!

[@wittleMermaid13]

LOL! The comment "Colin, the call is coming from inside the house!" had me DYING. Haven't finished your summary yet and had to comment.

[@Adme55]

Well damn. You just made me realize that they probably will have to really change how Colin announces Pen as Wistledown since they used that for Kate and Anthony. Sad, I liked how Colin handled that in the book.

[@dilsedesi1704]

U realise that they definitely cannot go announcing her as whistledown and then everybody clapping. The queen is actively looking for whistledown. In the series, whistledown has done quite more damage than the book whistledown had done. But I am interested to see how they will adress that storyline. Also I didn't get what u said that they used that for Kate and Anthony, like how(genuinly asking for your thoughts).

[@Adme55]

@@dilsedesi1704 No, I don’t think anyone can really be sure of anything. We are all just speculating. I didn’t necessarily expect it but at the same time, the Queen is fickle in some ways so she may change her mind and once she discovers that it was a teenager behind it (we forget Pen is a teenager), she may be a little impressed. I don’t know but I don’t actually expect her to torture Pen too much. Also, I didn’t expect them to not reveal it since we won’t necessarily keep these actors too long, although I hope we do, they are great. I just mean that they used that kind of a moment for K&A. I had forgotten about the scene of them dancing and the queen kind of just giving her approval to shut everybody up when they started talking about them. Basically, she saved them from scandal so it would seem a bit repetitive if Pen was revealed, as lady Whistleddown and the queen simply gave her approval and everybody yet again let it go.

[@pettybee3860]

​@@dilsedesi1704thank you. It wouldn't make any sense whatsoever. I think that they should keep her secret quiet in the show but obviously the audience would be in on it

[@karenbuonanno6594]

Am I the only one that didn’t take Penelope losing weight badly. I took it as her losing her baby fat, which happens when you go from a child into a woman. And I’m pretty sure the book still says that she’s chunky. She’s just less chunky.

[@TheLissabella88]

From memory she was the lighter weight by her second season so that helps it not be the reason Colin suddenly finds his eyes 🤣.

[@pettybee3860]

Yeah, plus, losing weight generally isn't a bad thing and in the books when they had their first kiss, he thought to himself how lush she was, which he thought a woman should be. He liked that.

[@lc4351]

Me too girl it's not like she was skinny or anything just grew more into her figure she was a kid when her season started so it made sense

[@funkycrawler619]

I didn't like it especially if you compare it to the overall series how she is the only heroine whose weight/figure was made a point of concern. Even her "baby fat" wasn't a bad thing from the perspective of Kate in Book 2 who said her biggest issue was her mother forcing colors that suit her. The fact that her weight-loss was important to note and attempted to be disuaded by Colin saying he likes more robust(?) women (not the right term but basically saying he doesn't mind women with a figure but by this point she was a more skinnier version of who she was) is still sour writing.

[@shellybarnes5429]

That's true. She said she is still curvy and will always have her curves. She will never look like the other ladies of the ton. It didn't sound like she even lost that much weight. I don't think her weight was even a factor. Colin never seemed to notice and if I remember right, he loves her curves once they are married, especially because it makes her large chested (referring to the mirror scene).

[@ahahangiee]

Colin’s anger issues were foshooo a plot twist

[@pettybee3860]

Their love story was definitely about revelations and discovering sides of each other that they didn't know of. I realised that at some point it was definitely about revealing who they were as individuals and breaking down their perceptions of one another

[@ahahangiee]

@@pettybee3860 yesss most definitely it was so effective bc i was like whiplashed

[@MarySanchez-zl1sg]

The ending sorta does make sense because they figured the ton probably won’t attack her once she’s officially a Bridgerton and has the backing of the Bridgerton family, most importantly the Vicount and the Duke and Duchess and then there’s Lady Danbury who everyone respects and fears and is apparently Penelope’s #1 fan and fairy godmother during this season that takes place in the book so with all them backing her and clapping for her, they kinda don’t give the ton much other choice then to suck it up, swallow their pride and clap along or make many powerful enemies.

[@icare4bears]

Oh my gosh, yes, I'm glad you talked about Colin's bursts of anger! I know a lot of people like this book but the fact that he kept getting angry kind of took me out of the book in comparison to the others in the series. Also reading it after seeing the lady thistledown reveal in season 1 didn't help as I feel like the lady whistledown reveal is a huge aspect of Penelope's story.

[@funkycrawler619]

This is the first video I saw that adequately called out the book to me. I didn't read the books when they came out, but god reading them when I did I was shocked at how the characterization gets overlooked for some characters. Colin had some random anger issues that never was addressed (a recurring theme for the sake of masculinity) but that being said, I am HOPING the show does Colin better which they seem to be doing.

[@hermstefanny]

Colin is my favorite leading man in the bridgerton series. He is charming, intelligent witty, and a an overall softie.. except in his own book, where he inexplicably can not control his temper. I didn't like that choice, I hope they correct that I the series

[@candyxoxocream]

@icare4bears Yes I agree with you on the part where they should have saved that reveal for pens season but remember only elouise knows and others not so much so I think they will make her secret more known in this season especially when Colin finds out about her identity oh well we never know what twists they may bring to the show but hopefully they keep most of the moments from the book

[@newgit]

All Polin aside, omg this video was just so SO fun !! I was laughing and reacting with you the entire time, like you were in the room describing the book to a friend. So fun, so enjoyable, thank you for giving me a good, engaging summary and a great laugh!!

[@YeahIMeantToDoThat]

Loved this book breakdown. It will be interesting to see how some of the scenes are adapted, like the Featherington family meeting. Also wonder how much, if any, they will tone down book Colin's rage. Lastly, this look is reminding me of Lizzie McGuire as Isabella and I love it.

[@cathybrokeit12]

I read the constant rage as the subliminal romantic frustration lol

[@PurpleFlower626]

I mean, tv show Anthony is a good example of this. My dude got more feral the longer he longed for Kate. Maybe it's just in the B-boyz blood lmao 😎😍

[@jessicarodriguez8990]

Amazing breakdown of the book. I love that they help each other grow and be better together. The friends to lovers always holds a special place in my heart because there’s such a connection that the couple shares vs someone who has to get to know each other from the start don’t have and can’t ever really have. Colin and Pen’s relationship is both sweet and sexy which is a romantic book plus to have. Also, the fact that they are both writers and are such good friends adds layers to their connection that’s so cute. I agree I do like that the book shows flaws of jealousy, insecurity and fear within their relationship. It’s a realistic thing that shows true human flaws. I’m excited for the shows portrayal of this story, I loved the book and I love Polin so this season is going to be amazing to watch unfold.

[@hamletgirl]

the entire lady whistledown business has a lot more moving parts and complexities in the show, so i’m really hoping the writers will change how cressida discovers this (if that plot point is even included). it’s so unrealistic that pen would slip up like this!!! especially show!pen who is even smarter and more cunning than she is in the books. i’m begging them to change this haha

[@SammyBates]

I think the Lady Whistledown part of the RMB will probably change significantly for sure

[@P1anet_Mars]

12:00 THANK YOU FOR THIS!! Ive been saying this the whole time. He was constantly angry like what?

[@kated47]

Agree! He was such a cinnamon roll and then all of a sudden in his book he’s gone alpha male. The same thing happened with Benedict.

[@marianadesantanna5073]

Yeah i feel like basically all the bridgerton brothers have this trait, is sooo weird and it always throws me off. Like what does that have to be a thing?

[@HollyPierce13]

I love the Netflix series and was told by my friends who also read the books, to not read them. After watching Season 3 and this video, I'm glad I didn't. It sounds like they kept a lot of important moments from the book, but took away a lot of (though not all) of Colin's fury, which I'm glad about. I'm actually so happy that Pen was the orchestrater of her own reveal. I think that meant do much more than what you described in the book. I'm also really glad they weren't rage-fucking all the time. Like in the show Colin cared too much about her to be with her while he was still angry and I think that is so beautiful. Just discovered your videos Sammy and I'm obsessed. Thank you so much for all of them!

[@aang_1529]

They are my favorite couple and I’ve been waiting for their season for such a long time now😫CAN’T WAIT!!!💝⭐️

[@zazmaniandevil_]

19:41 like, the kiss literally altered Colin's brain chemistry

[@angelinashankle75]

Omg! I am so happy to find new Polin content!! I read all the books (my fave btw was Benedict and Sophies story!!) I watch and listen to seasons 1 and 2 on repeat while I am cleannng. I am currently listening to the audiobooks on repeat daily at work to get me through to May! I am dying!!!

[@vladb2154]

Same here! I cant wait much longer its torture 😂 they need to give us a little something, not just clips! Hopefully the trailer for season 3 drops soon or im gonna lose it idk

[@dinoteefies]

I love, love, love this video! I feel like we're just friends geeking about a book we just read. I am very late for this comment (This just got recommended today), but I think the way Lady Whistledown's reveal was accepted is fine. Everybody clapped-they were more confused than happy to be honest-and the possibilities of people "hating" Penelope was out there. She said something like, "tomorrow, they'll remember to be angry," and both her and Colin weren't seen for days. I find the last part pretty funny, but it was acceptable for me. The news would shock me enough to forget about anything else until tomorrow.

[@loidhive]

i started watching you during tsitp era and i cant believe you're covering polin too now.. im seated!!!!

[@kated47]

I was so down for this book when I first read the series like fifteen years ago, after loving Penelope in the first two books. I think I was a little taken aback by Colin’s sudden anger and then I was absolutely enraged when he outed Penelope at the ball without consulting her. (That ruined the book for me TBH.) However, before that ending, I did love their banter and I loved that Penelope was able to be a role model for Colin. Loved the line about her giving him “Pen money”. I was also disappointed in Pen for not telling Eloise she was LWD way sooner - their friendship also seemed like an afterthought considering Eloise apparently ran away during that ball. (Don’t get me started on all the dub-con that JQ had a massive thing for in the early 2000s, even in my fave book with Kate and Anthony!)

[@aprilm9379]

I loved Lady Danbury in this book and her and Pen’s relationship. I hope they do this in the show. I didn’t really like Colin. It’s crazy how overbearing he was with her.

[@virtualgamers9022]

Yesssss!!! I felt the same way

[@yaniquedickson8276]

do you think the showrunners are swapping the fights between Colin and Pen in the book for fights between Eloise and Pen? Asking because in the books I don't think we see Pen & El's friendship that much and maybe having them fight and well as having good times is meant to add to their on screen friendship love story

[@hoyagloss]

I've already read the book but this video is so good and you did a great job summarizing everything, thank you!!

[@luanacyranka835]

Please make a video for each book! This was so refreshing! I read the books a while ago and I didn't recall half of the things you mentioned lol thank you for this amazing video

[@raoudaa]

Absolutely loved all your takes and your storytelling. Looking forward to more Bridgerton videos

[@taylorricher7899]

I just read the book before watching this video and honestly, I'd watch you recap every one, even if I'd already read it

[@hippiechick7897]

RMB is my favorite book.Loved listening to your take!

[@Littlethings_lillian]

I read the books back in 2009! I needed the rehash! I’m So pleased with how well the show has done! Great review!

[@liloulux2739]

Can‘t wait for more Polin content!❤

[@colleengragg6120]

I read this while series way back in the day. ROMANCING MR BRIDGERTON was my favorite it made me laugh a lot.

[@danelecarter8660]

Bring on the content 😂 I’ve watched all your Bridgeton videos like 1000 times each 😅

[@anniestrooo]

Read this book after the first season along with the rest and I can’t remember any of it! I didn’t want to reread it so thank you for this video!

[@mazarinemollier6581]

I love the way you tell the story !

[@moxy2511]

I love your video, i remember i read the book in one night cuz i wasnt able to get away. Also it reminds me how giggly this books make me :D

[@kawu525]

I can't wait for them in S3 and more couples in the future!! I love Bridgerton and I'm really in for that ride

[@nikkydalby7126]

I don’t mind that they’re the S3 couple (I’ve never read the books) but I’m really surprised they didn’t do a lesser known/popular characters for the main characters this season. The fandom is huge & a good portion aren’t book readers, so if they had waited even a year to do Polin, then the viewership would still be very high for S3. I worry he S6+ it’s going to drop & we may not get every Bridgerton’s love story! I’m also wondering if Francisca is going to replace Daphne’s position this season & maybe that’s how they will introduce her & get the fans to be excited for her season?!

[@kawu525]

@@nikkydalby7126 I really recommend reading the books to see that each of siblings has their own colour. They have different personalities and stories of finding love that's so beautiful. For the show they took creative liberties but the core stays the same. I was surprised too, for S3 to be with Polin in the show, but it made sense as viewers already got to know them for two seasons. It allows to grow even more momentum for the future seasons where we gonna have more of new cast introduced (Sophie we're waiting for you!!). Also Shonda is running 21st season of grey's anatomy so we good haha Bridgerton is massive and very popular, I'm convinced for 5 seasons for sure. Six would be a blessing (I love Franchel so deeply, their story touched me the most). For 7 & 8 - a lot of time will pass till that moment so who knows. But show for sure is not gonna get any less popular, it's growing fandom and recognition with each release (QC included!) so we shouldn't be worried. We just need to wait and that's honestly the hardest part ;;

[@miriamgomez3126]

Omg I just found your channel and loved this video. Can’t wait to see more. Also, by the way, your voice kind of reminds me of young Amanda Bynes, which I love.

[@LovernotafighterFL]

I love you Sammy! Just finding your channel. Thanks for the recap and the highlighted excerpts 😊

[@jellogirl2010]

Even though I watched this, the book is still in my TBR by my bed and I am still going to read it. (This is the type of situation where your explanation made me want to read it more than I already did, you made it sound fun).

[@LouisaRubyDDD]

Thank you for doing this! I’m such a slow reader - it would take me forever to finish these books!

[@Lexykins2691]

I listened to the audiobook although it's a female only read, so the voice over actor makes Colin sound stuffy.

[@letteaseauh]

I read the book 2 years ago, this is very much needed❤

[@millowmellow9475]

I love the book it’s one of my favorites of the series but I really really hope they fix Pen & EL relationship/friendship in the book because I didn’t like how they they made their fight in season two like in the book you can feel they have stronger bond in a way so I hope that will be fixed for the show As for Colin & Pen; I love them in the book but o hope they take out the kinda jealousy of her accomplishment as LW from the show or at least don’t make it a big deal that drags on because it did annoy me a bit in the book not gonna lie That all said I forever love how chaotic and unhinged Colin is in the book it was so funny and I hope in season three he will be that unhinged too lmao Honestly all in all I feel they will do the romance better in the show like they will refine it in a way. The only thing that really stresses me out a little because I can’t predict it is how the show will deal with the whole LW thing I hope they do it well

[@SailorDee]

Nooo Colin already had a lot less character development and focus in the book compared to Penelope (for being part of the BRIDGERTON series it was very Penelope focused) if they take away his jealousy, they take away his flaw, and that just makes for a bland and boring character imo!!

[@nightowl_]

@@SailorDeeI’ve been watching interviews and there’s definitely jealousy from Colin in this season

[@SailorDee]

@@nightowl_ This makes me so happy, thank you!!

[@u3u_o3o]

Had to subscribe! I loved the summary and your personality seems so fun, can't wait for more videos like this one and to hear your thoughts about the season once it's out

[@molls91]

Such a funny recap. Do I need to re read now? haha

[@shellybarnes5429]

I think I've read (listened to this audiobook) like 3x. I'm still enjoying your summary almost more than the book though! 😂 You should totally record audiobooks!

[@ohw5306]

Thanks for the recap ❤

[@AS-xk2gj]

I’m too impatient. I googled who lady whistle down was five minutes into season one 😂😂😂

[@majeda_a]

same lol

[@laurashepherd2479]

Yup same 😂

[@lc4351]

Im realler nervous for their season tbh. Im not a fan of the colin and marina thing. Its going to be annoying when Penelope and him fight bc she took her from him. Dont want to dive too much in spoiler territory with marina but im worried that will be a big shadow that hangs over them. Definitely my least favorite change they made from the books

[@ccccara4043]

It‘s made every more annoying and complicated ESPECIALLY since Marina was originally a cousin to the Bridgertons…

[@lynette12]

I read Romancing Mr Bridgerton at least once a year since I started reading the Bridgerton books in the 2010s. It's my top 1 in the entire series and related works. I'm kind of mad we won't have some of the more chaotic/iconic moments from the book in the show 😂 sad that they changed a lot for the show but I'm also ready to get down with whatever they come up with 😂

[@ia490]

This video made me read the book and I enjoyed it a lot!

[@dogplanetofficial]

Do you think they’ll keep Colin’s temper in S3? It kind of baffled me how angry he got, how he gripped her hard when he was mad, that sort of thing. I’ve heard that male aggression is a bit of a staple in romance novels, I guess I haven’t seen Colin angry so I’m a bit worried of how it’ll be done 😅

[@PrincessCannabutt]

I have an irrational fear that the 'drama' surrounding the engagement is going to be thay theyre going to have Portia witness the carriage moment (in lieu of the Kate and Anthony bee sting) and force the two to get married. I know they cant introduce Felicity at random, which maybe is why new character Araminta is around, but im so scared theyre going to force Polin to wed instead of giving them the ultimate "this is who I choose" moment.

[@MarySanchez-zl1sg]

It may be a bit of a spoiler but that Araminta sounds like someone from Benedict’s book so if she is from his story then she will likely not have any way to trouble our Pollin ship in this season.

[@tylerlittle8577]

Araminta is the stepmother character from an offer from a gentleman which is Benedict’s story. Obviously we don’t know what the show runners plan to do with her this season but it could be unrelated to everything Polin 🤷‍♀️

[@Smoothiequeen42]

You’re telling of this was so GOOD, I’m really wanting to read the series now. Can you PLEASE get one for when he was wicked up ASAP? I know there’s so much to talk about with Pen but I need to understand more of what Francesca could be going through right now! What that a sneak peak of John or Michael on Instagram? I know NOTHING

[@liloulux2739]

That was so interessant. Thank you

[@heathercontois4501]

I think the change for the netflix series I like most, is to have the siblings be closer together, but I would have liked them to stay in book order as the timeline works that way. Especially since I had to go back and check my timeline for Benedict.

[@JennyyP]

12:49 you have me so dead. I’m serious tempted to read the book now 😂😂😂😂

[@brunasouza-ex1md]

I really want a vídeo like this for anthony and kate, and Eloise because they are my favorites books

[@SammyBates]

I'm planning on making a video for every book like this as well as a ranking video of the series!

[@leannasides]

I just finished reading the book from my local library. It took me like four or five hours but damn. Those spicy scenes hit😮‍💨🌶️

[@katiesunnie1460]

Love your explanation & overall video 💖💖💖but I wanted to ask, did you get your top from Target?? 🎯

[@MariAnn-vl2ov]

47:12 my favorite. ❤ cries puddle of tears 😢

[@lana89001]

The way I read the book few weeks ago, but still watched this 😂

[@jxlol1]

amazing summary ❤❤❤ loved this so much

[@honeymoonavenue4610]

can you make some videos on season 1? reactions, theories, analysis. i miss daphne/phoebe sm also and would love to see some s1 content

[@Mimco256]

It’s giving Isabella Parigi from the Lizzie McGuire movie and I’m here for it 💚

[@ForbiddenFig]

I read it fast so I may have missed something (and honestly didn’t pay attention to numbers) but thought she just lost weight but was still “soft” and “curvy” and not the fashionable body weight/shape. I may have been projecting some though, as she starts out 15 and losing/rearranging weight between then and 26 is common. I was def overweight in highschool and though I was never made fun of for it, being the 2000s, I felt fat. Even after growing into it around 18, I wasn’t “skinny” so I thought I was fat… and looking back at those pics is kind of crazy now. So I know I struggle with that and I’m glad they didn’t have any weight loss in the show (especially with the lack of time jump and ages), but I was surprised how “seen” I felt in this book from a body perspective. Given the general discourse I thought I’d feel put off by it instead. But while I struggle to find places I feel represented, I am more “chubby, soft, and curvy” and generally don’t suffer from external fat phobia comments from society so much as internalized, so I recognize I’m not the target demographic for this conversation. But I do kinda feel lost in the in between sometimes so wanted to put the thoughts out there. Tl;Dr I related more than I thought to pen and her described body type in this book. Especially felt to me like it was as much her growing up and into herself than any concerted weight loss and I don’t remember Colin ever really making a point about her weight specifically in terms of her attractiveness either way. But it didn’t feel like a major point of the story, could’ve been left out completely, and was the right call for the show.

[@user-wu2bf7qz2q]

DO ALL THE BOOKS PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@katianereydaangulopayan8585]

I say this in the best way possible You look like you are about to say "Sing to me, Paolo"

[@ayushikhetan9012]

The book overdid the part where he first notices her even after so long of their being friends. I mean come on, this is so stupid. In series you can see that he genuinely enjoys his friendship with pen and he acknowledges that again and again. But in books, i haven't read other 3 but i don't think there was any build up to their story as such. It became like oh, her life was fruitless before but colin touched it and did a favor or something. Their friendship to love felt so unnatural. We have zero idea of how close they were and what they meant to each other. Each just felt like warped speed. I wish there was more build up in the books and i hope to see that in series. I would be so angry if he kept going on and on about how much he was shocked, i mean come on. I look forward to lady Danbury and pen's friendship. I just hope that Pen is much more fierce in the series. Here, he is just telling her what to do and that becomes irritating. It doesn't really suit his personality or hers. Colin is a very gentle person. He is very soft and I feel that he would show his anger in a more passive aggressive way, now it could be that he thinks Pen is his own so he can freely be angry with her but i still feel that he wouldn't drag hef around as if she is some kind of an object. And pen won't take it, she wouldn't be dragged around. In the series from the snippets, you can see that she us speaking up for herself and she got angry at him. We can also see that Colin have real adoration for Pen and he knows that, he knows that she isn't just his sister's best friend, he knows that he doesn't pity her. I hope that the series don't forget that

[@Les-gy1zk]

I work for a top fuel team. Our seat is held in with dzus fasteners. Good enough for a 300+ mph car, good enough for Eagle

[@alyzu4755]

I read the books as they were published and enjoyed all of them.

[@morgangriggs]

I just listened to the book on yt and I liked most of the book. I didnt hate it as much as everyone else mostly because its a period piece. Man back then and now are like that. He was way too jealous. ❤ I hope they don't make the TV colin and angry like the book Colin because it doesn't really fit the jealous does the envious does but the angry it just doesn't. Except for you know when he finds out you know about Pen. I get why you would be angry at that point but this is because of a kiss he shouldn't have got mad. LOL he totally stalked her, following her to the church. 😂 They fought alot. Porsche couldn't understand that Colin would ever want Penelope. He eas so annoyed. Lol. Didnt blame him. I didn't even know there was a fourth daughter in the TV show because I swear I didn't even hear them mention another girl. So it would be definitely interesting if they show her eventually. I'd rate the book 4 stars.

[@amber-lily5527]

I am embarrassed to admit that I read all of these books in the 7th/8th grade 😂 it was quite the education.

[@charlottepearce7582]

Your voice sounds so much like Amanda Bynes!

[@saskiakraft]

Idk if i‘m doing something wrong, but I‘ve read „after x amount of time, she kissed him back“ and i always thought that was super weird? Like if someone doesn‘t kiss me back within a second i‘m not continuing?! Or am i misunderstanding what kissing someone back means? This alwas really confuses me how some one would onesidedly kiss someone unless it‘s literally assault..

[@JodiWong]

in this specific case, when i read the book i thought of it as it pen was the one who first asked colin to kiss her, and he knew that he was her first and only kisses, so he knows she needs some time to react to it, essentially all of their kisses in the book happen when you can tell they’re both feeling a connection rather than him just kissing her out of nowhere and he gives her some time to get used to it, but maybe in other cases you’re right it could be a bad thing

[@barhoombarhoom6837]

I started this video thinking God Bless this lady for saving me time from reading the whole book myself. Now that I’m towards the end of the video I’m thinking sh*r I gotta go read this book it’s sounds amazing 😂

[@ZackRekeSkjell]

I was just wondering, are you going to post the short videos about each chapter here on KZbin as well? I don’t have TikTok and would love to see those videos as well.

[@SammyBates]

I hadn't thought to, but this is a good suggestion, I will!

[@ZackRekeSkjell]

@@SammyBates Great to hear, Jim looking forwards to watching more

[@wayokify]

People think it’s her not wanting to losing weight… sure. but I bet the costume department would have killed her if she lost any weight 😂.

[@ainaimanina6487]

What chapter is the carriage n mirror scene in the books ?

[@Momo-vo9io]

I found it so offensive in this book and in season 2 with Anthony. So the only reason you are acting respectful by offering marriage after ruining/sullying a woman’s virtue (however you want to put it) is because they come from wealth? So if they’re poor, they can go kick rocks…I can’t.

[@user-mv2pj8mv4t]

Colin isn't virgin tho, they mentioned it in the book.

[@samf.s.7731]

I think she means on the show, especially since they're not doing the time jump and season 1 Colin was like .. a fetus? This is going to be different than the book because of the lack of a time jump, from the stuff we've seen. I am okay with that.

[@azdajajeanne]

Gonna need you to stop blowing my mind with your analysis, here.

[@jessicaponticello8937]

Am I the only one who’s confused why they changed how Colin finding our pen was lady w first to Eloise finding out first? I’m sure curious why the change?

[@lelarich2148]

Don't get me wrong I love the reveal in the book, but I feel like the show wouldn't be the same without Lady Whistledown. I do, however, want Colin or maybe even Penelope to give Portia a good telling off to.

[@mbburke3780]

I read the book too .

[@Kueytwo]

Colin wants to be respected as a serious man like his brothers; but his reputation as a rake and a flirt that he cultivates to protect his insecurities came back to bite him in the posterior; hence the anger that his reputation is down the tubes as a potential husband

[@Zaftique]

Real talk - I was 100% Clueless Colin in college. My best friend was a guy I'd met at orientation, we bonded over the most random shit (this was the mid-90s, so if it was 20 years later, we'd be bonding over memes, I'm sure), and we spent almost all our non-class time doing shit together. Sophomore year, we were roommates. It was all aggressively wholesome. Then I started feeling sick whenever I was around him. I couldn't eat, I felt nauseous, it was awful. So I call my mom and I'm like, "what the hell is going on, this is so dumb and weird?!?!" and I could _hear_ my mom's 🤨over the phone. "Sweetie, you're in _love_." And my only response was "Are you *KIDDING ME*?!?!? Love fucking _sucks_, what the hell, this is so stupid," because gaddammit, I wanted to hang out with my best friend without being sick. 😅 Turns out he was gay (like 90% of my relationships until about 2004, I had _zero_ gaydar), but I'll never forget how _angry_ I was at love for ruining my friendship feels. XD

[@heathercontois4501]

Minute 13---Lady Jenevia calls him Mr. no-thought-head empty.

[@pu1524]

First of all Pen looses weight in second book not in 4

[@indedgames4359]

Well only 3 books wher planed to colin was propaly never thought out as much as a character so once the ohh i need to write more books thibg came in Colins character needed more depth and humens so get angry.

[@christiankeasley7844]

Can you please do break downs on S1 😭

[@estellajayne]

No cause remember when Friends ended, and it was like a palpable loss we dealt with across the world?

[@heathercontois4501]

Minute 42--They weren't exactly happy she was Whistledown, but they were ecstatic that she showed up Cressida. No one likes Cressida.

[@raadiyaharend5921]

i wont bother reading the book then the book version of collin is crazy toxic its draining my soul just listening

[@doityourselfbombs]

I'm so happy I found your channel, I'm really excited for the rest of the videos!!

[@stephaniegee2297]

I needed Pen to lose some weight at least 15 lbs for this season so she wouldn't look so stiff.

[@bitcheaty1203]

Idk, I didn’t like Colin at all. He had this superiority complex even when his thoughts were “I love her”. Also he was insufferable with his temper that always went from 0-100 like a toddler, and can we talk about the amount of times he manhandled Penelope??? I legit thought he was gonna hit her at one point. I really hoped Penelope would made him work harder for her acceptance to the marriage , but no. Second make out and she said yes. UGH GIRL!!! GET UP😭 I get that Penelope wanted this since more than a decade, but let’s bffr she is not 16 anymore.