Reviews tagging 'Suicidal thoughts'

The Bodyguard by Katherine Center

54 reviews

3readingcircus's review against another edition

medium-paced

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Car accident and Stalking

Moderate: Death of parent, Cancer, Alcoholism, and Gun violence

Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Domestic abuse

marisabenn's review

funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

5.0

What a pleasant surprise!! I didn't expect to love this book, but I DEVOURED it. 

Hannah is such a badass. I know we don't get to see too much of her being an actual bodyguard, but that's okay. She didn't need it. She is smart, vulnerable, smart-mouthed, and loveable. She doesn't need to prove her worth by killing the bad guy. She does it with her kindness and smarts. I adored her.

I did not expect five stars from this, but what a happy surprise.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Car accident and Death of parent

Moderate: Cursing, Stalking, and Cancer

Minor: Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Sexual content

tanvi45's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted fast-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Car accident, Death of parent, and Stalking

Moderate: Domestic abuse

Minor: Alcoholism, Gun violence, and Suicidal thoughts

emmadanylyshen's review

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted reflective sad 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? No

5.0

i don’t want their story to end 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt

danielle_isreading's review

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-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

In this book’s author’s note, Katherine Center says she needed to write a book that just had a lot of light. She succeeded.

This book was really enjoyable! I literally read it in just a few hours. Here’s the reality though: this book was not written to feel like a book. It was written to feel like *a movie*. 

I’m not a huge fan of fourth wall-style writing, usually. It worked here because of how intentional it was. And it legit took me until the epilogue until I realized: it’s a freaking movie narration. 

I do hate that Center ascribed to my least fav book trope: the horrible best friend, leaving FMC friendless.

Honestly though, Hannah and Jack and the Stapleton were so compelling, and the motley crew of side characters were really effective.

Just a fun escapist book. Perfect to enjoy in summer.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, and Death

jcole32's review against another edition

emotional funny 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? No

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Violence, Stalking, Kidnapping, and Grief

Minor: Suicidal thoughts

meganrey1's review

emotional lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.0

I just wish the ending wasn’t as predictable. But the romantic story overall stole my whole heart!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Car accident

Moderate: Mental illness, Cancer, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt

Minor: Alcoholism, Addiction, and Death

willa_rose15's review

emotional lighthearted reflective fast-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

i actually didn’t like hannah at first, but as her character developed, she became much more likeable. the premise was fun. i almost cried a few times. it was good :)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief and Stalking

Moderate: Gun violence, Cancer, Car accident, and Death of parent

Minor: Alcoholism, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Suicidal thoughts, and Medical content

sebradley29's review

funny inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• 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: Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Toxic relationship, Violence, Vomit, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Toxic friendship, Bullying, Cancer, Body shaming, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Medical content, Stalking, Suicide, Addiction, Alcoholism, Mental illness, Murder, Physical abuse, Chronic illness, and Death

lindseycornett's review

emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Stalking

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Car accident, Domestic abuse, Death, Death of parent, and Suicide attempt