Ranking The Bridgerton Book Series using Statistical Analysis
Four of the Main Couples of Bridgerton Seasons 1 through 4
Written by Julia Quinn, The Bridergeton Book series spans eight books set in Regency England (1813-1827.) Each book tells the love story of a different Bridgerton sibling and each feature some sort of romantic trope, like fake-dating, enemies to lover to name a few.
The book series got a surge in popularity after being adapted into a Netflix show in 2020. It’s currently in their fourth season, adapting the third book with two addition seasons currently in preproduction. The show adaptations of the books are quite different and has a more ensemble cast with many sub-plots and added characters.
But the real question is which one of the book in the series is considered “The Best?” Which is the worse? And which ones are in the top four and which ones are in the bottom four?
Last year* I did a survey of 100 different rankings from across social media platforms of rankings of the Bridgerton Series, you can read that survey right here (also my own rankings are not included in this survey). So I know what the general consensus of the best books and the worst book are in the series. Also I know these books are meant to be entertainment they are not a deep studies into the human condition nor do they offer themes of modernity or man’s relationship to nature nor are they steep in metaphors or symbolism. Their aim is to be consumed on a vacation. And that is Great and Valid.
Also it’s worth noting that Romance Books/Stories are less about the plots and more about ther interpersonal dynamics of the couple falling in love. However I think for me I factored the plot into my rankings somewhat. I also read the majority of the series in 2024 but I reread one more recently.
So Here is my Ranking of the Bridgerton Book Series also 6 & 5 could easily be swapped but this order is more aligned to my tastes at present. Also I don’t hate any these books.
#8: The Duke and I (Book #1)
#7: On the Way to the Wedding (Book #8)
#6: To Sir Phillip, with Love (Book #5)
#5: Romancing Mister Bridgerton (Book #4)
#4: It’s in His Kiss (Book #7)
#3: The Viscount who Loved Me (Book #2)
#2: When He was Wicked (Book #6)
#1: An Offer from a Gentleman (Book #3)
Some Notes- I read The Duke and I sometime between 2021 to end 2022. Though I actually just finished rereading it because I really didn’t remember it despite rewatching the series all the time. I’ve reread books 3 and 6 (the top two). I actually reread book #6 almost as soon as I finished because I had covid at the time (July 2024).
Have you read any of the Bridgerton Series? Which one was your favorite? Least favorite? Are you hyped for Season 4 whenever that comes out…?
*Originally I posted this survey to my Hubpages account but as Hubpages has discontinued their user-posted articles/content the survey, which is my own work, has now hosted here.
