The Sum of All Kisses (Smythe-Smith Quartet Book 3)
by Julia Quinn
REVIEW POSTED ONLINE: APR 15, 2025
Lady Sarah wants nothing more than a husband and blames her lack thereof on Hugh Prentice that caused a scandal in the family years earlier when he fought a duel with her cousin resulting in both being shot but Hugh almost died and was left with a ruined leg. Sarah and Hugh are forced into each other's company when he's invited to a series of weddings in her family in an effort to show that Hugh and her cousin have both forgiven the events of the past. She can't abide him, but she also can't help but notice his brilliance and charm.
AUTHOR: Julia Quinn
GENRES: Historical Romance
CATEGORIES: Virgin, Regency Era, Scandal
REVIEW
What I Liked:It's funny, I liked certain aspects of Sarah and Hugh, like her curiousity and his mathematical talents, however, there were other charcteristics of each that I didn't care for, like her tendency toward dramatics and his self-loathing. I suppose that should make them feel more like real people though.
What Bothered Me:The story didn't pull me in like I had been hoping.
Overall:It may be random, but this was my first Julia Quinn novel. I have watched the first three seasons of Bridgerton, so I was curious. I can see how it might appeal to lovers of Regency romance, but the particular characters of Sarah and Hugh didn't speak to me personally.
Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ (3/5)
Heat Index: 🔥🔥🔥 (3/5)