Reviews tagging 'Toxic relationship'

Stalked by the Kraken by Lillian Lark

8 reviews

hayzey's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infertility, Sexual content, and Stalking

Moderate: Toxic relationship

Minor: Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Slavery, Torture, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Gaslighting

cuteasamuntin's review against another edition

lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Misogyny, Toxic relationship, and Trafficking

Minor: Sexism, Sexual violence, Violence, and Sexual harassment

writingbugtop's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship and Trafficking

annahamburger's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Infertility, Misogyny, Sexual content, and Stalking

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Slavery, Toxic relationship, Violence, Trafficking, Grief, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, and Dysphoria

Minor: Blood

ednam0dewannabe's review against another edition

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Stalking

Moderate: Trafficking

Minor: Toxic relationship, Xenophobia, and Blood

rtaire's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Toxic relationship and Stalking

The female lead's previous relationship was very toxic. Not the main focus of the book, but important to the background plot and the character's arc of healing and recovering from that trauma.

anoveldestination's review against another edition

dark emotional fast-paced

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

4.0

This book is the definition of don't judge a book by its cover...or its title. I loved this book and its sex-positive and feminist themes and its discussions around consent. I think if you're a fan of Katee Robert's romance books, you'll really enjoy this book. 

I absolutely loved our main characters. Gideon is the biggest simp from the beginning of the book, which is one of my favorite things in a romance. I'll admit that I'm a fan of the insta-love and fated mates trope. If you're also a fan of these tropes, I think this book does both of them well. However, even if you're not the biggest insta-love fan, I think you might enjoy this book because it has great discussions about what is important in compatibility, and I love how Gideon and Rose come to care for each other beyond their initial attraction. 

Rose herself is an amazing heroine. I loved seeing her navigate recovering from her past toxic relationship and how she navigates feelings of shame around expressing her sexuality. She's a very confident and reflective main character, and I loved seeing her growth in the book. I also loved that it felt like her character arc could've happened without Gideon. He helps her in her path toward reclaiming herself, her thoughts, and her desires after her previous toxic relationship. However, much of Rose's growth comes from her own self-discovery. She isn't reliant on anyone to save her, which is refreshing to see in a romance heroine. 

My only issues with this book were with the plot. It was a very predictable romance, which doesn't bother me but also doesn't excite me. However, it was still enjoyable. The tropes, dialogue, and smut were all written extremely well. Also, there was a plot with Gideon's job that seemed extraneous to the story. It didn't take up too much space in the story, and I didn't find it distracting. But, I also think it didn't need to exist. 

If you're wary to read this book and think it's "just not your thing," I'd give this book a chance. I hated the cover, but I absolutely loved the romance and themes found inside. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Stalking

Moderate: Toxic relationship and Trafficking

cait_reads_stuff's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted sad fast-paced

5.0

 I loved this book so much! It was the perfect mix of sweet and spicy. Our extra appendages beau, Giddeon, is the sweetest possessive alpha male you'll ever meet. If you listen to the audible version, Nadia Day's performance is amazing but perhaps a little spicy around prying ears (but that's just the nature of this book). If you're looking for a new comfort read look no further than this sweet monster romance! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Infertility, Toxic relationship, Stalking, and Abandonment

Moderate: Trafficking