Reviews tagging 'Sexism'

Triple-Duty Bodyguards by Lily Gold

14 reviews

catlynnrose's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Kidnapping, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Stalking and Sexual harassment

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, and Suicidal thoughts

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

linnea_tornblom's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Cursing, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Hate crime, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Torture, Blood, Kidnapping, Stalking, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

stuffandwhatnot's review

4.5

Fun romantic suspense RH/Why Choose between a megastar actress with a reputation for being 'difficult' and the three former SAS bodyguards hired to protect her from a stalker. There are a few chasms to suspend disbelief over (nobody thinks it's inappropriate that these three guys are hooking up with their client? Three guys who just so happen to be in the habit of sharing women? And the jump from lust to love was lightening quick...). But overall really enjoyable and manages to create distinct voices and personalities for all the guys, which is not easy in a single volume RH. 

Also, her former co-star from her child acting days who sold her out is named "Thom Petty" and I kept getting "I Won't Back Down" stuck in my head. I'm just a Refugee American Girl Free Fallin' while I'm Learnin' to Fly, doncha know.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism and Stalking

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

jayden_130607's review

dark emotional funny tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Violence, Kidnapping, and Stalking

Moderate: Sexism, Torture, Blood, Vomit, War, and Injury/Injury detail

dabow's review

dark emotional hopeful fast-paced

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

3.5

 Briar is an A-lister with a stalker that can only be handled by three ex-SAS agrents with thematic trauma.

This is the second Lily Gold RH I've read, and like with my previous read, I feel that she's done an amazing job with characterizing each of the 4 leads as distinct people with distinct interpersonal interactions. Also, Gold continues to nail the choreography of sex scenes with more than two people (in addition to the solo and two people scenes!). The external plot was a gripping thriller and enabled Gold to spend a lot of time on Briar's internal struggles, which I thought were great.

What I thought was weaker was the work on the three male leads' internal arcs. Matt's was the strongest, but still felt a little stretched due to some repetitive beats. Glen's was next strongest, but left to be superficial until (I think?) his final POV scene. Kenta really doesn't have much of an internal arc at all and has a quick internal struggle at the very end, after the plot has been resolved. In addition to this problem, I felt like I could have used more screen time for each of the male leads falling in love with Briar. We get some from her POV, why she likes them each for their own qualities, but a lot is left implicit in the other direction.

In all, I'd recommend this to anyone looking for a thriller reverse harem romance, particularly if in the market for humor and not in the market for alpha male leads. Do check out the content warnings before beginning. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Stalking, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Sexual assault, Torture, War, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Gun violence and Sexism

Briar is a former child actor who alludes to bad things in the industry for a young girl. In addition, as a famous women, she is subject to a lot of upsetting online behavior. The main external plot follows a stalking case.

tragicgloom's review

adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective relaxing tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Violence, Kidnapping, Stalking, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Gun violence and Sexism

Minor: Body shaming, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Murder, and War

ilka00's review

dark emotional funny medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Violence, Kidnapping, Stalking, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Sexism

Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Blood

faduma's review

adventurous dark emotional tense slow-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Kidnapping, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail