Reviews tagging 'Pregnancy'

Final Offer by Lauren Asher

49 reviews

hannahwhiteyy's review against another edition

emotional informative lighthearted 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

3.5

pros:
- the spice was *chef's kiss*
- cal was my favourite kane brother
- iris, declan, rowan, and zahra cameos!!
- seth didn't get a redemption arc (slayyy)
- accurate representation of substance abuse disorders

cons:
- WAY TOO LONG!! DOES A ROMANCE BOOK NEED TO EXCEED 500 PAGES??
- miscommunication trope :(

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Sexual content, and Alcohol

Minor: Miscarriage, Vomit, Death of parent, and Pregnancy

krosebooks's review against another edition

challenging funny reflective 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

4.25

The second book in the series is by far the best. This is the second best because:

• It intertwines all of the series characters into the book
• Some cheesy predictable aspects in the book, (mostly towards the end) but not terrible
• For how long the book was it didn't feel like it was too much, went by fast
• I liked how it was different from the other books in the series because instead of the typical woman of interest Lana was different.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Miscarriage, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Alcohol

michaelat21's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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

4.0

This book was a great read. I started out not really liking the characters that much but by the end of the book I was in love. It also had a big surprise ending. I found myself getting emotional throughout the book. This is easily the best dreamland billionaire book in the series. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cursing, Sexual content, and Alcohol

Minor: Child abuse, Drug abuse, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Pregnancy

izziepng's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad 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

4.0

I was so pumped to read Cals books even though I don’t really like second chance romances 

I loved seeing Declan and Iris again in this book (their book is still my fave) 


********SPOILERS AHEAD*********


The whole town hating him was interesting to me like cause is it a small town but Cal also said it had turned into a city when talking to Wyatt I have no clue I guess it could just have been the ogs that hated him but still 

If I was Lana I do not know what I would do about him coming back tbh AND TRYING TO SELL HER HOUSE but also like I probs would of sold it as soon as Cami got into the rich ass school 

Cami was cute and i’m glad she wasn’t made into like a to smart child that gives like weirdly good life advice at 5 that authors make their child characters do sometimes

Also thought Lana’s sister would be more involved kinda like how Things We Never Go Over her sister was like a villain you know but i was pleasantly surprised . 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Sexual content, and Alcohol

Moderate: Drug abuse and Death of parent

Minor: Mental illness, Miscarriage, and Pregnancy

ka_ke's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

5.0

Somehow I knew Cal’s story would be my favourite. 

Asher’s depiction of alcoholism is well researched and written with respect for those who struggle with substance abuse. 

Alana is a woman after my own heart with her love of baking. I respect her need to put Cami before anyone else, even Cal’s need to get sober. 

What can I say? I’m a sucker for a golden retriever boy and a happy ending. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Cursing, Mental illness, Sexual content, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Alcohol

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Grief, and Death of parent

Minor: Infertility, Miscarriage, Toxic relationship, Vomit, and Pregnancy

aislinghelen's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted sad slow-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

4.75

I love Cal. He has been my favourite of the brothers throughout the series. Don’t get me wrong, I do love a grumpy man but Cal and his sarcastic comments will always be better. 

This book was a lot more serious at points than the others. Addiction is not just a passing comment but a constant. I really like how it was discussed and handled especially in Cal’s POVs.

Lana is great too, she did annoy me sometimes but I would have probably done the same thing in most cases except when it comes to her sister but that is a minor part of the book. Cami is amazing and probably the best character. She is adorable and great at hustling.

I love the ending, not just for Cal and Lana but how the series was wrapped up for everyone.

Cami calling Cal dad almost made me cry. Their dad not getting anything made me so happy, how could he choose not to try with his own kids?? Good on grandpa for that one.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Alcohol

Moderate: Drug abuse and Grief

Minor: Infertility, Miscarriage, Toxic relationship, and Pregnancy

leda64's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing sad 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Alcohol

taulkstoomuch's review against another edition

hopeful 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

4.0

A nice way to end the Dreamland Billionaire series - I think I liked this one the most also since it tied up all the ends well. I liked how alcoholism is presented, especially the fluctuation between relapse and recovery. The ending, in terms of the inheritance, was very satisfying, to say the least. 

The single mum trope was done well; usually I don't like kids in books but Camilla was cute.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism and Alcohol

Moderate: Drug abuse

Minor: Pregnancy

beckyremillard's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Grief, and Death of parent

Moderate: Child abuse

Minor: Pregnancy

flosssie's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Grief, and Alcohol

Moderate: Drug use, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Death of parent, and Pregnancy