From So-So to Best: All Bridgerton Novels, Ranked by Fans

With Season 3 of Bridgerton still two months away, there's plenty of time to dive into Julia Quinn's novels on which the Netflix show is based.

But if you're not sure where to start, here's a rundown from the show's most ardent fans.

8. To Sir Phillip, With Love (Eloise)

Although Eloise is one of the most beloved Bridgerton siblings on the show, her novel is universally hated by fans, who say it's almost impossible to read because of how mean Philip Crane is. Sure, the other characters' love arcs have rough patches, too, but Eloise's man of choice is very repulsive in the books.

7. On The Way to the Wedding (Gregory)

Pardon the pun, but this novel reeks of buts. Following the youngest Bridgerton boy in his quest for love, the novel sees too many dramatic twists and turns that prevent the character from being happy, as he falls in love with an engaged girl, tries to win her over, but realizes that her best friend is actually the woman of his dreams, she reciprocates his feelings, but she's already engaged, too.

6. The Duke and I (Daphne)

Daphne and Simon's love story may have gotten many viewers hooked on the show, but the novel it's based on is less fascinating, even though the sex scenes are steamier than on screen. Perhaps the classic 'my brother's best friend' trope makes it less exciting to read.

5. An Offer From A Gentleman (Benedict)

Benedict is probably the least favorite of the Bridgerton brothers. A lothario and bon viveur, he has little personality. And his love story is also boring, as it's just a rendition of the Cinderella trope.

4. Romancing Mr. Bridgerton (Colin)

While it may seem that Colin and Penelope's love arc is the most interesting in the anticipation of Season 3 of Bridgerton, the novel is only okay because it mostly focuses on the transformation of Colin's feelings for Pen, using the old and tired 'friends to lovers' trope.

3. It's In His Kiss (Hyacinth)

Sure, this may be the most innocent love story in all of Bridgerton, but it's one of the best. Exploring Hyacinth's adventurous relationship with Gareth St. Clair, the seventh novel is as sweet as it is romantic.

2. The Viscount Who Loved Me (Anthony)

Arguably one of the best and most mature relationship arcs in the Bridgerton series, Anthony and Kate's story excites with its complications, infuriates with the characters' foolish decisions, and warms the heart with their tenderness for each other.

1. When He Was Wicked (Francesca)

Fran has the most complicated journey of any of the Bridgerton siblings. Having married a man she loved, only to lose him years later, Francesca doesn't realize she has the power to tame the notorious bachelor of the ton who fell in love with her at first sight years ago.

Source: Reddit.