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Triple-Duty Bodyguards by Lily Gold

9 reviews

montypython95's review

emotional hopeful informative reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Cursing, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Bullying, Gun violence, Torture, Murder, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment

just_klaudia's review

emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Stalking, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

mamacita88's review

dark emotional funny tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Violence, and Stalking

Moderate: Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Blood, and Sexual harassment

frantically's review

emotional funny lighthearted tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

So fun! I loved Briar's relationship to all the guys and, as in "Faking With Benefits", the separate relationships were all developed really well. I'm loving this trend of romance FMC's becoming more extroverted and being able to stand up for themselves and Briar definitely fits into that category. The mystery aspect was well done and didn't feel out of place. Looking forward to continuing with "Nanny For The Neighbors"!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Sexual content, Violence, Kidnapping, and Stalking

Moderate: Bullying and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Gun violence, Torture, Medical content, and Abandonment

sunray_sunburn's review

dark emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This story was darker and had a lot more intense themes and scenes than the other Lily Gold books I have read. I have not experienced the things that the main character does, but I feel like it was handled well and was not idealized or romanticized in any way. 

I really liked the love interests in this book. The fell into the typical reverse harem archetypes, but they were all individuals outside of the relationship which was refreshing. They all have tragic and unique stories and are a great group both in and out of the relationship. 

The story is good and fun smut as it is supposed to me. And I've said it before and I will say it again, I have no problem with that! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Cursing, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Kidnapping, Mass/school shootings, Stalking, Gaslighting, and War

kbea88's review

dark emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

This was too action-y for my personal tastes and I didn’t feel like there was a solid connection between Briar and Kenta; it felt forced. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Confinement, Cursing, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Stalking, and Injury/Injury detail

ka_ke's review

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Triple Duty Bodyguards was good, but Friends with Benefits was better. The spice was about the same for both books, however I feel like FwB had better character development. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to understand Lily Gold’s writing, and I appreciate it as a pallet cleanser between high fantasy & sci-fi reads. The portrayal of PTSD and mental illness could use some work, as someone with loved ones with PTSD etc, it can be very difficult to love and support them when they’re struggling. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Cursing, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Stalking, Lesbophobia, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Gun violence, Torture, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail

hannibanani29's review

emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Kidnapping, Stalking, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Bullying, Confinement, Cursing, Gun violence, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Vomit, Medical content, Fire/Fire injury, War, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Body shaming, Child abuse, Death, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Suicide, Blood, Grief, Suicide attempt, Murder, and Alcohol

lotte5322's review

4.25

When I first read this book I gave it 5 stars but now I’ve changed that to 4.25.  I loved the main character and I liked the love interests. But the focus in the book was a lot about Matts past and how wrongly he treated Briar. Also about how protective he was but I didn’t think we got much about his personality. With the other love interests we did get that which made me like them a lot more and I don’t enjoy that in a why choose book. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Kidnapping, and Stalking

Minor: Bullying and Sexual assault