It's in His Kiss: Bridgerton: Hyancinth's Story

By Julia Quinn

Meet Our Hero . . .

Gareth St. Clair is in a bind. His father, who detests him, is determined to beggar the St. Clair estates and ruin his inheritance. In this delightful Regency romance, Gareth’s sole bequest is an old family diary, which may or may not contain the secrets of his past . . . and the key to his future. The problem is—it’s written in Italian, of which Gareth speaks not a word.

Meet Our Heroine . . .

All the ton agreed: there was no one quite like Hyacinth Bridgerton. She’s fiendishly smart, devilishly outspoken, and according to Gareth, probably best in small doses. But there’s something about her—something charming and vexing—that grabs him and won’t quite let go . . .

Meet Poor Mr. Mozart . . .

Or don’t. But rest assured, he’s spinning in his grave when Gareth and Hyacinth cross paths at the annual—and annually discordant—Smythe-Smith musicale. To Hyacinth, Gareth’s every word seems a dare, and she offers to translate his diary, even though her Italian is slightly less than perfect. But as they delve into the mysterious text, they discover that the answers they seek lie not in the diary, but in each other . . . and that there is nothing as simple—or as complicated—as a single, perfect kiss.

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Published Jun 29, 2021

448 pages

Average rating: 7.75

143 RATINGS

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Readers say *It's in His Kiss: Bridgerton: Hyacinth's Story* is an engaging read with a fun, vibrant heroine whose personality shines throughout. Many...

RowanAurelia
Jul 22, 2026
8/10 stars
This Bridgerton story is certainly not like the rest, yet is so perfectly Bridgerton. This is the one (of the eight) that stands out to me from the rest. While the others all have their own individual plots, this one is mysterious and intriguing rather than just direct and swoon-worthy.

In my opinion Hyacinth is similar to both Eloise, and Francesca, but in different ways. She stands apart from the other siblings such as Francesca, yet has the same bite and brazenness as Eloise. It was very easy to like Hyacinth when she appeared in the previous stories, but when immersed in her world it’s difficult not to love her.

I love the differences that simultaneously fight with the similarities between Hyacinth and Gareth. It’s true that they are made for one another, and that nobody else could put up with them. Their chemistry is instantaneous despite their ignorance to such, yet it beautifully compliments the literal mystery of their story. Although the story felt rushed most of the time, it made perfect sense.
NinjaNeo
Mar 04, 2026
9/10 stars
Hyacinth's story might be my favorite, it comes pretty close with Benedict's story! Of all the Bridgerton women, I didn't think I'd relate to her the most. She stayed true to herself from beginning to end and never compromised any part of her character or personality when getting into a relationship.
willowjgood
Feb 23, 2025
4/10 stars
⭐️⭐️ The Treasure Hunt Was More Exciting Than the Romance Hyacinth is one of the best Bridgertons—sharp, witty, and full of personality. I was so ready for her love story to be as fun and bold as she is, but instead, the romance with Gareth felt underdeveloped and forgettable. Their chemistry had moments of potential, but the emotional depth just wasn’t there. Gareth lacked the charm and complexity needed to match Hyacinth’s energy, making their relationship feel flat rather than exciting. Surprisingly, the treasure hunt subplot was actually my favorite part. It added some intrigue and adventure to an otherwise lackluster romance, and honestly? I found myself more invested in that mystery than in whether Hyacinth and Gareth would end up together. If the book had leaned even further into the clues, secrets, and family history, it might have been more memorable. For a heroine as vibrant as Hyacinth, I expected so much more. Instead, this book felt unbalanced, with a romance that didn’t live up to the fun side plot. Not the worst in the series, but definitely not the best either.
Bri_b
Jan 14, 2025
8/10 stars
Audio version!
whothehelliskaitlin
Dec 23, 2024
6/10 stars
Read this a few months ago. I loved Hyacinth's jubilant and confident energy, she was what I was expecting Eloise to be. Fun little heist-ish book, though I just wish the jewels actually mattered more in the end. I think it would have been more fun for the jewels plotline to have a different ending.

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