Reviews tagging 'Toxic relationship'

Not Dating Material by Saxon James

4 reviews

maddie_0930's review

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

4.0

Okay, this book made me cry like a baby and wish the best for this adorable couple, but something about this book just wasn’t for me.

I really did love how they tackled emotional trauma and how anxiety can affect someone, and every time Xander had an anxiety attack I felt my heart hurt

This book was great, but it’s nothing compared to the first book in the series

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Sexual assault, Medical trauma, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Cursing and Alcohol

ruthiedr89's review

emotional inspiring sad tense medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Grief, Toxic friendship, and Abandonment

Moderate: Child abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Medical content, Grief, and Gaslighting

readingtotravel's review

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Mental illness and Toxic relationship

so_many_books's review

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective 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

4.75

Not Dating Material, the second book in the Accidental Love series, follows another love story among the residents of Big Boned Bertha, a home for misfit artists.

I was excited for this book because both main characters, Molly and Seven, wormed their way into my heart in previous books where they were side characters.

The story is a simple, easy read that gives you all the warm and fuzzy feelings.
Molly moves to Seattle and in with his college friend and 5 other roommates. He wants to start over after selfishly embarrassing himself with a man. He's ready to find his forever person, but it seems like no one really wants him.
Seven is one of the roommates, along with Xander, his best friend. They went through some serious trauma in the foster system and bonded for life. Their friendship is Seven's priority, and he cannot imagine a life when there is a place for anyone else. Even if he subconsciously really wants to be loved.

The premise is fun and easy. Seven helping out Molly with dating advice so the other man can find a love story. And we all know how fake/practice dating usually turns out.
Their friendship and love developed so seamlessly, and naturally, it was comforting to read. Their story flowed freely, and I breezed through the whole book in a day.

I liked that the story also touched on more serious topics and the long-lasting effects that trauma can leave on a person. Check the trigger warnings!

It was a comforting romance story, nothing extra or unusual, but comforting. I loved reading it. It gave me a little piece of happiness.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual content

Minor: Child abuse, Infidelity, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship