Reviews tagging 'Gaslighting'

Triple-Duty Bodyguards by Lily Gold

5 reviews

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

moonieness12's review

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful 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? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

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

Moderate: Sexual harassment, Misogyny, Sexual assault, War, and Gaslighting

Minor: Suicidal thoughts

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

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

mightymaite's review against another edition

dark emotional funny inspiring mysterious 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? No

5.0

Lily writes some of the best reverse harems that I've ever read. Certainly romcom RH. It's everything I never knew I needed. Briar is such a strong woman, fighting for other people whilst giving up big parts of her own privacy and independence. The men are all really special in their own right. She wrote really diverse, complex and deep characters. The portrayal of mental illnesses was done remarkably well. I love reading multiple POVs and was pleasantly surprised that she even included the stalker's POV. A very gripping and powerful story. Add to that some very incredible spice. Amazing.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Stalking, Sexual content, Panic attacks/disorders, and Mental illness

Moderate: Kidnapping

Minor: Body shaming, Violence, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Gaslighting

Ex-military PTSD with realistic and explicit descriptions of nightmares and flashbacks (to torture and hostage situation).

thefantasybookaddict's review

adventurous dark hopeful mysterious 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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Stalking

Moderate: Violence, Vomit, Toxic friendship, Mental illness, Sexism, Medical trauma, and Kidnapping

Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Grief