Reviews tagging 'Emotional abuse'

The Fine Print by Lauren Asher

157 reviews

nelemariek's review against another edition

slow-paced

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

0.75

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Content Warnings

Minor: Emotional abuse

gwen_l98's review against another edition

funny 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Cancer, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, and Death of parent

smartcookiesca's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful 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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Medical content, and Death of parent

fiesta123's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• 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

Minor: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, and Suicidal thoughts

jules172's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted fast-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

4.5

Guys this book was actually really cute. Like the book obviously has its red flags but it had really good disability and mental health representation. Like Zahra is so real for some of the things she does and she's one of those like takes no bs from anyone main characters like Jules Ambrose. Minus all the darker stuff the premise for everything is really cute plus it had amazing characters like Ani she's such a sweetheart and Cal too, I can't wait for his book. Brady is fr giving Mastermind by Taylor Swift and lowkey feels like Tobias Hawthorne the first from Inheritance Games. But guys, in all seriousness, it's a solid book 4.5/5 go read

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Mental illness and Toxic relationship

Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Cancer, Chronic illness, Cursing, Deadnaming, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Abandonment

proudtobeabookaholic's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

The Dreamland theme park is getting a makeover and it becomes Rowan's responsibility after his grandfather's death. Dreamland's Creators have a hard job in front of them, because Rowan's a critical boss who only settles for the best. Zahra has always dreamed about being a Creator, but she didn't expect to get her wish after criticising the theme park's most expensive attraction. And Rowan turns out to be a nightmare to work with. Zahra's never met a more rude and selfish person, yet her heart starts beating faster whenever he's near. 

Rowan is the cold, reserved billionaire who only trust himself. When he meets the happy, positive Zahra, who often thinks outside the box, sparks fly - in more than one way. I appriciate that we get dual POV's, it feels like I get closer to the characters. It's nice to see both Rowan and Zahra evolve by being in each others company, and how Zahra always has a response to Rowan's verbal attacks! The fact that it takes place in a theme park (although it's mostly backstage) is unusual, but interesting. I also love Zahra's sister Ani, who has Down syndrome, and who actually plays a big part in the story!

[Small spoilers ahead!]

The reason I don't fall completely is the classic, but tiresome, third act breakup. Sure, they decided that it would be temporary, but I didn't appriciate how Rowan handled it. The ending was maybe a bit too sweet as well, but that's a matter of opinion. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, and Death of parent

jaxx88's review against another edition

adventurous 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Grief, and Death of parent

Moderate: Misogyny, Medical content, and Gaslighting

Minor: Alcoholism, Bullying, Terminal illness, and Pregnancy

diamondsequallove25's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

The book lost a bit of its shine for me because Rowan had to rely on Zahra to learn how to be more human. It would have been more impactful if he had realized the poor conditions of his workplace on his own. That said, I did feel a pang of sympathy for him, especially given his difficult family situation, which I can relate to personally.

On a brighter note, I’m really looking forward to meeting Iris. However, my hopes aren’t particularly high for Declan. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Death of parent

Moderate: Cancer, Death, Emotional abuse, and Grief

Minor: Ableism, Blood, and Pregnancy

Declan depending on Iris on everything reminds me of the show suits.

kell_yeah_reads'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? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

per my spreadsheet:
yes, girl. make him work for it. nothing in life comes easy. 

i love a good ol' fashioned grumpy-sunshine, enemies to lovers with a strong fmc that makes the mmc work for it. nothing in life comes easy... ;) 

spice 🌶  - a 4🌶  spicy (romance.io scale)
length - just right
reading speed - read in 4 days
did it make me cry? - light sprinkle

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, and Death of parent

Moderate: Alcoholism, Cancer, and Grief

Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Blood, and Pregnancy

reminiscences's review against another edition

dark tense slow-paced

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

1.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Ableism, Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, and Classism