Reviews tagging 'Emotional abuse'

The Duchess Deal by Tessa Dare

15 reviews

mx_virg'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? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

It's a fun and easy read. All in all I enjoyed the main characters and their banter, watching them get under each other's skin. The whole Beast of Mayfair subplot was a hoot. The book was sometimes a bit too much. Too silly. Characters becoming caricatures of themselves. But I still enjoyed it a lot.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail, and Pregnancy

Moderate: Emotional abuse and Body shaming

Minor: Death of parent and War

elysekimberly'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? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

     I loved this book really, truly, honestly, earnestly, properly. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Pregnancy, and Sexual content

Moderate: Emotional abuse and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Death of parent, Vomit, and War

spworley's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted 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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming, Emotional abuse, and Medical trauma

le3713'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? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

This was my first Tessa Dare romance and it did not disappoint. This book is FUNNY. The scene where Emma and Ash first meet is amazing and their dialogue throughout the book is very entertaining. The supporting characters in the form of Breeches the cat, the household staff, and Emma's newfound friends added much to my enjoyment as well.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Emotional abuse, and Injury/Injury detail

coacklebee's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.5

Another silly and light romance novel that I quite enjoyed, even if it reads more like a contemporary than a historical romance. Having already read the third in this series (oops), I knew more about what to expect from Tessa Dare's style and was more willing to put aside my complaints about the characters very un-Regency actions. If you're looking for a true historical romance, this is definitely not it. But I did enjoy my time reading it!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Abandonment, Classism, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Vomit, and War

emfass's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful 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

4.75

My first Tessa Dare and I am blissfully in love. What a treat. The dialogue especially was *chef's kiss.* I just adored Emma and Ash and their story. 

I zoomed through this audiobook because it was so damn delightful. Mary Jane Wells is SUPERB.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Body shaming, and Ableism

Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Death of parent, Emotional abuse, and Vomit

anth's review against another edition

emotional funny 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

This book was funny, self indulgent and satisfying. I love the Duke. The humour is amazing and the banter is A grade. I want to read more from Tessa Dare!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Pregnancy

Moderate: Medical trauma and Emotional abuse

Minor: Death of parent

teignmouth's review against another edition

dark emotional lighthearted 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? Yes

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Medical trauma, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, and Religious bigotry

taliabasma's review against another edition

funny lighthearted reflective relaxing 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? Yes

5.0

I thoroughly enjoyed this story. Though I usually struggle with historical romances I loved this plot and the witty banter between Emma and Ash. The pair of them had me laughing and staying up very much past my bed time. I may even come back to reread it in the future!

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, and Panic attacks/disorders

tinysnek's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful 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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body horror

Minor: Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Vomit, and Toxic relationship