Reviews tagging 'Grief'

The Governess Game by Tessa Dare

9 reviews

lucy3000's review against another edition

funny hopeful sad 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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, Death of parent, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

soniajoy98's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-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? Yes

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, Grief, Abandonment, and Alcohol

Moderate: Death, Misogyny, Sexism, Violence, Medical content, Death of parent, Murder, Sexual harassment, and Classism

Minor: Racism, Sexual assault, and Injury/Injury detail

rebecca_arielle's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted 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? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief and Death of parent

sydapel's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.5

Like most Tessa Dare, this is funny, sweet and low on the angst. I would have liked a bit more groveling but that's just the kind of person I am. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Grief, and Death of parent

Moderate: Alcohol

Minor: Sexual harassment

cerilouisereads's review against another edition

funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Mental illness, Misogyny, Grief, Death of parent, and Abandonment

readingthroughinfinity's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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? No

4.0

Yes I'm, once again, reading a Regency romance, do not perceive me. 

This is the second book in the Girl Meets Duke series and IMO the best one (I can say that now that I've read all three that are out so far). It's not really enemies-to-lovers, more like 'we really don't like each other and don't want to spent time together to oops we might be attracted to each other, to oh no we kissed and are now falling in love'. 

But I really enjoyed the dynamic between Alexandra and Chase, their snappy dialogue was great fun and the development of their romance was believable. There's also a little bit of hurt/comfort in this book, which I'm a sucker for. The plot, narrative, character progression and romantic tension all came together brilliantly to make this a really enjoyable romp.

Content warnings for death of a parent, panic attacks, grief, violence, period-type sexism. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, and Death of parent

Minor: Sexism and Violence

anoveldestination's review against another edition

emotional funny medium-paced

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

5.0

I usually don't like romance books with children, but the doll funerals in this might've changed my mind. Those scenes were the absolute cutest. Chase stole my heart from the beginning of this book. I also loved Alex. I think she's the strongest, most relatable, and unique heroine in all of Tessa Dare's novels. I love how rational and confident she is. With two characters I love, it's no surprise that their romance and this book are now my favorites. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Racism, Sexism, Grief, and Death of parent

taliabasma's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing 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 truly enjoyed this! Alex and Chase are a brilliant duo and their love is adorable with their two adopted girls 🥺

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual content

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Grief, and Death of parent

colleenward_'s review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Death, Misogyny, and Death of parent

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Grief