Reviews tagging 'Sexual assault'

One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London

30 reviews

akirajelani's review against another edition

emotional 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? It's complicated

3.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Sexual assault

There is brief mention of a memory of being held down and kissed.

lottiebrooks's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted fast-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

This book was a true page turner for me as a former bachelor watcher, and I love that it’s a novel idea that felt mostly realistic throughout, and had all the happy endings you want in a romance. 

I totally understand (and enjoyed!) the author’s perspective that she gave the character, but for all the people who read this that aren’t plus size women, I wish the lead had been given a more well-rounded lifestyle that wasn’t just about loving food and being ashamed of herself. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fatphobia

Minor: Rape and Sexual assault

angelmoo's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective tense medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment

There is a point in this book where Bea talks about her first kiss and it is uncomfortable because she gets assaulted and I don't think the book acknowledges that.

Bea talks about how the guy was drunk and they both went to the forest together and he suddenly started kissing her and putting his hands under her dress without any consent. Bea was hoping that he would kiss her but the way it happens is not OK and it gives the sense that isn't really Sexual assault because Bea did like him and wanted the chance to kiss him.

What happened wasn't OK I don't care that this is a person the character likes if there is any kissing, touching, etc. without any consent given then it is sexual assault.

kteq's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming and Fatphobia

Minor: Sexual assault

itsmeyseniab's review against another edition

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? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying and Fatphobia

Moderate: Infidelity

Minor: Sexual assault, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment

rileymc_queen's review against another edition

medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fatphobia

Moderate: Toxic relationship and Abandonment

Minor: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment

maggies's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective 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

5.0

I have fond memories of watching The Bachelor/Bachelorette as a teen, and this book felt both comfortable and exciting for its obvious parallels to the reality series! I loved, loved, loved Bea and her suitors, her family and friends - the whole cast seemed full and real, and the villains were certainly villainous. A sweet, drama-filled love story was just what I needed *chef's kiss*

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fatphobia, Infidelity, Sexual assault, Grief, Toxic friendship, and Abandonment

Minor: Eating disorder, Abortion, and Pregnancy

jude7's review against another edition

emotional funny

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Fatphobia, Infidelity, and Sexual content

Minor: Sexual assault

izzyf16's review against another edition

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fatphobia

Moderate: Infidelity and Sexual assault

casey_sunshine's review against another edition

funny inspiring 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Cursing, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Toxic friendship

Minor: Death, Rape, Sexual assault, Abortion, and Death of parent