Reviews tagging 'Cursing'

Losers: Part II by Harley Laroux

11 reviews

wandering_seal's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful slow-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

Reread.

Right. I love this series, love these characters, but I'd be lying if I didn't say this books got issues. It drags a bit when the story turns into

in-which-Jess-says-"I love you"-one-by-one

. Jess's mother does not get the comeuppance she deserves. But. BUT. The romance. The feels. I love these characters and I only want the best for them and this story is a part of that so how could I rate it poorly. It's got lots going for it if you can work around its issues. This story has stayed with me in a way I never would have anticipated, I love it.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Biphobia, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Violence, and Abandonment

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Bullying, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Hate crime, Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Stalking, Death of parent, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

Minor: Gun violence

kaybee_2033's review against another edition

dark tense 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? No

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing

Minor: Addiction, Animal cruelty, Biphobia, Bullying, Child abuse, Drug use, Gore, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Kidnapping, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

beccisays's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional 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

4.25

Was great to see the growth and healing in our main characters, played out in a mostly realistic way. There was more emphasis put on the bonds between less connected members of the group this time, which was great to see and rounded out the characters.

Honestly the pee scene wasn’t to my taste and I felt like it had been put in purely for shock factor but thankfully it was brief enough to not ruin the read for me.

The plot and villains were kind of minor and inconsequential, just kind of there to add some tension I suppose. The romance, self-acceptance and character development was much more engaging. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Drug abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Religious bigotry, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

jlpxoxo's review against another edition

dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing

Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Religious bigotry, Stalking, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic friendship, and Classism

Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Blood, and Abandonment

adelesbooks's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective tense 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

4.0

This series hit the spot so good it's incredible. I fell in love with Harley. She is a phenomenal writer. And I would have given this a 5⭐ rating but toward the end there was this one scene that just wasn't it for me. Other than that it was amazing. I just know I will be re-reading this once again.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Biphobia, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Drug use, Self harm, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Abandonment, and Alcohol

daddiizz_gurl's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective tense 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

Picks up right after Part 1 and boy ph boy is just as good if not better!!! 

5 stars for ratings and 10 outta 10 for spice!! 

The character developments as well as the revelations are as delectable as the kinks on display!!! 

In this book revenge and healing are the main tropes in my opinion. The boys spend the entirety of the book fighting back the same scumbags they've been fighting for YEARS. However, things get heavier when the dickhead jocks (mainly Alex & Nate) cant help themselves in their ploy to destroy Manson's small family by going after Jess. 

BIG MISTAKE!!!! 

Everything escalates in Book 2. From accused of shoplifting and classist profiling to clear attempted mardar and harrassment that becomes the final straw that breaks the camel's back for the group so they go right up to them and unleash years worth of anger and frustration and pain to make their point very very clear. Fuck with one, you fuck with ALL!!! (Gawd that's frigging hot!!!) 

But in the wind of all the pain and turmoil Jess brings peace and calm after the storm by, in her own way, showing each man that they are loved and appreciated and they deserve every ounce of it that they get. 

Not only was the plot exceptional, but the spice level in this book was through the fricking bgg roof!!! Kinks galore and fantasy fulfillment without end had me gasping and clutching my imaginary Pearls in almost every single chapter!!! 

The author definitely wrapped up this 3 part story in the most delicious and perfect little bow with the best HEA ending I've read in a while. Can't wait to read the other stories she's written. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Stalking, and Classism

Moderate: Violence

fink1129's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring tense medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual content, and Stalking

tamar_reads's review against another edition

dark emotional tense 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? No

4.75

wow, this book. Slapped me in the face and called me a horny single bitch in so many different ways. It’s kinky, it’s fluffy, it’s emotional and so deliciously filthy. Top tier characters, beautiful execution. I loved it. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, Violence, and Blood

keclark81's review against another edition

adventurous dark 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Sexual content, and Blood

Moderate: Drug use

theshrew's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional tense 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Violence

Moderate: Cursing, Torture, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Alcohol