Reviews tagging 'Addiction'

Breakaway by Grace Reilly

40 reviews

mrs_gale's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.5

I loved this more than the first book which surprised me! 
I really enjoyed reading Cooper and Penny's story. A fair bit naughtier than James and Bex's story, but Cooper is also so sweet! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content

Moderate: Grief and Alcohol

Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cancer, Drug use, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Blood, Car accident, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

allingoodtime's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective 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? It's complicated

4.0

This book is just as good as the first book in the series. Cooper and Penny have so much chemistry it’s oozing off the page. When Penny enlists Cooper’s help to get through her list of things she wants to try to regain her confidence, actual intercourse is the last thing on that list. I love that they refer to what they are doing as having sex or f***ing because it helps to enforce the fact that it doesn’t have to be “traditional” penis-in-vagina sex to be real sex. And who needs intercourse when Cooper is such a fiend for giving head? This is your fair warning that this couple has a lot of fun experimenting with different positions and acts, so if that’s not your thing you should skip this one. I, for one, enjoyed the respect and care that was given with each new adventure.

As much as I enjoyed this couple and their connection, there were a few times the story lagged. Not often enough for it to bother me too much, but I could have skipped the bonus epilogue. There was a lot of baggage on both sides and I feel the author did a good job of delving into those problems in a way that had me understanding where they were coming from and caring deeply about the outcome.

Cooper’s dad is, yet again, a disappointment. Over and over he let Cooper down and it bothered me that his siblings didn’t seem to notice the extent to which Cooper was hurt. On the other hand, Penny’s father ended up being a wonderful surprise of understanding and support for both Penny and Cooper.

I love the direction things are going for the two siblings who are still single. It’s great to see them all bonding more and more with each story. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault, Grief, and Death of parent

Minor: Addiction

annikenr's review against another edition

emotional funny 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

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Violence

Moderate: Addiction, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Blood, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail

thecatconstellation's review against another edition

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? It's complicated

4.0

I thought this was cute and sexy.

The tampon scene isn’t gross like people are making it out to be in their reviews. He literally just removes her tampon and fingers her to help with her cramps.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Violence

Moderate: Sexual violence, Grief, Death of parent, and Alcohol

Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail

Nonconsensual recording

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revenge porn

nyghtngail's review against another edition

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? It's complicated

3.5

I freaking love a nerdy playboy jock!! Elden ring, Star Wars, lord of the rings AND studying literature 😭🥰 I am IN LOVE with Cooper Callahan! 

A lot of praise and dirty talk 🥵

Penny Ryder is the hockey coach’s daughter and she wants to take back control of her sex like after her shitty ex ruining it for her. She makes a list of every sexual experience she wants to have. Now she just needs to find someone who can help her cross off the things on her list. 

Cooper Callahan is in a dry spell and needs an outlet for his stress so he can focus on getting his act together on the ice to make captain. 

I pact is made. Friends with benefits. No strings attached. Right? 
Make sure you check trigger warning there are some slightly darker topics 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction

madicastle's review against another edition

emotional funny sad medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Death of parent

things100's review

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

5.0

I adored this book, it was a great hickey romance with relatable characters that had their own shit going on and honestly I can’t believe I waiting so long to read it especially since it has all my favorite tropes a hockey romance, sunshine boy grumpy girl, dislike to benefits, and she’s got trauma so he helps her get thru her sex list. And the spice 🥵

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, Death of parent, and Alcohol

Minor: Sexual assault

mads_ione's review against another edition

lighthearted relaxing

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Addiction and Sexual assault

Minor: Death of parent

avidreaderandgeekgirl's review

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? It's complicated

4.5

    Cooper, the college hockey player who's never had a serious relationship, and Penny, whose only serious boyfriend betrayed her. Hook-up and then they try to work on Penny's sexual to-do list to deal with her past trauma. But as they work through the list, they both start to catch serious feelings for one another.
     This book was quite steamy! Just the way I like romance, but also dealt with past trauma and mental health. It was a great balance of serious, funny, and spicy! Though a bit on the sad side at times for a college romance.
    Overall, an excellent book.

Narrator(s) Ratings: 5 stars
   Both narrators did an amazing job. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Cancer, Drug abuse, Sexual assault, Car accident, and Death of parent

The toxic relationship, emotional abuse, and gaslighting are not in the main romantic relationship but with some of the MC's family members.

amylouisereads's review against another edition

emotional 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

4.0

I loved this, the characters were great, it was realistic and no 80% breakup! 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Addiction, Emotional abuse, and Sexual harassment