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midnightrose_reads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Tis The Season For Revenge had good messaging about knowing your worth and not allowing a romantic partner to stifle your personality, those were some of the things I liked about the story. What I didn’t like was some of the dialogue choices, particularly during the spicy scenes. Some of that dialogue was downright cringey and cheesy. Like so bad…..
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Domestic abuse and Physical abuse
colorcrystals's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Body shaming and Abandonment
savvyrosereads's review against another edition
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? No
4.0
Rating: 4/5 stars
Abbie Keller is dumped by her boyfriend of four years and concocts a revenge plot—that involves dating his boss.
The premise of this one (a sort of re-worked Legally Blonde but set at the holidays) sounded so fun, and I was really excited to read it. Overall, it had some silly and over the top moments, but was an enjoyable read. Damien was such a sweetheart, and the way he just fell head-over-heels for Abbie and wanted to help build her back up after she spent years being torn down by a jerk was so adorable.
A section of this book also involved a child custody case and domestic violence, which is close to my heart since a lot of my work in law school and during practice involved exactly this issue. Although some of the legal aspects of this book were inaccurate, the part involving the case was actually pretty nicely done, and I really loved the character of Sharon and the way Damien’s work helped to bring him and Abbie together.
All in all, if you want a fun, super spicy, and also sweet holiday-ish read, this one is for you!
CW: Emotional/verbal/physical abuse; toxic relationship
Abbie Keller is dumped by her boyfriend of four years and concocts a revenge plot—that involves dating his boss.
The premise of this one (a sort of re-worked Legally Blonde but set at the holidays) sounded so fun, and I was really excited to read it. Overall, it had some silly and over the top moments, but was an enjoyable read. Damien was such a sweetheart, and the way he just fell head-over-heels for Abbie and wanted to help build her back up after she spent years being torn down by a jerk was so adorable.
A section of this book also involved a child custody case and domestic violence, which is close to my heart since a lot of my work in law school and during practice involved exactly this issue. Although some of the legal aspects of this book were inaccurate, the part involving the case was actually pretty nicely done, and I really loved the character of Sharon and the way Damien’s work helped to bring him and Abbie together.
All in all, if you want a fun, super spicy, and also sweet holiday-ish read, this one is for you!
CW: Emotional/verbal/physical abuse; toxic relationship
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Toxic relationship
kaylahcc's review against another edition
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? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Minor: Domestic abuse
wordsofclover's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
When Abigail's long-term boyfriend Richard dumps her ahead of his company's Halloween party because she's just not "good enough" for him, leaving her stranded and heartbroken in a bunny costume, she's determined to get revenge. Cue glitter in his car vents, changing his coffee order to full-fat and best of all, start dating his boss so she can go to the Christmas party on his arm and make her ex jealous. But as Abbie gets to know Damien, 14 years her senior, she soon realises he is kinder, better and more her match than anything she could have hoped for.
Well give me a Christmassy Legally Blonde retelling her and I'm there faster than you can bend and snap!
This was fun, flirty and sexy as hell as Abbie and Damien's chemistry just sizzled off the page. They are two very hot people being even hotter together, basically. There is an element in this book examining Abbie's relationship with Richard and all the ways he was emotionally abusive and manipulative towards her, and the type of coercive control you can fall victim to without realising it. And with Damien's help, and all the examples of a true, healthier relationship, she starts to heal and find herself again, and stops being afraid of showing and acting exactly who she is for the first time in a long time.
I also appreciated the friend group in her of Cami and Kat who are there to support Abbie in her plans of revenge, but also just be there for her in her heartbreak. But also that Abbie and Kat weren't afraid of confronting Cami when it was clear she was going too far and some unresolved issues related to her past, and needed help.
As I've said, I loved Damien and Abigail and they were a very hot couple. They fit so well from the very beginning though it did feel at times in terms of being vulnerable and open, it was more her than him and at times he was almost too perfect. While the sex scenes were really hot, I wasn't a big fan of some of language used for dirty talk but that's just a personal thing for me.
Well give me a Christmassy Legally Blonde retelling her and I'm there faster than you can bend and snap!
This was fun, flirty and sexy as hell as Abbie and Damien's chemistry just sizzled off the page. They are two very hot people being even hotter together, basically. There is an element in this book examining Abbie's relationship with Richard and all the ways he was emotionally abusive and manipulative towards her, and the type of coercive control you can fall victim to without realising it. And with Damien's help, and all the examples of a true, healthier relationship, she starts to heal and find herself again, and stops being afraid of showing and acting exactly who she is for the first time in a long time.
I also appreciated the friend group in her of Cami and Kat who are there to support Abbie in her plans of revenge, but also just be there for her in her heartbreak. But also that Abbie and Kat weren't afraid of confronting Cami when it was clear she was going too far and some unresolved issues related to her past, and needed help.
As I've said, I loved Damien and Abigail and they were a very hot couple. They fit so well from the very beginning though it did feel at times in terms of being vulnerable and open, it was more her than him and at times he was almost too perfect. While the sex scenes were really hot, I wasn't a big fan of some of language used for dirty talk but that's just a personal thing for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting
circe813's review against another edition
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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
harmony822'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? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Classism
bakergirlsbooks1999's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
yarisbooksandbevs's review against another edition
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
4.0
I devoured this book. I didn’t think I was going to like it but I ate it up.
I loved Damien. Sweet, kind, loving, with a touch of possessiveness. He showed Abbie what true love was when she had no clue. Richard was a grade A dick and abuser I hope he rots. Abbie’s story was emotional and heartbreaking.I wish her entire personality wasn’t based on wanting be like her sister. It makes me wonder who is Abbie at her core. Also the entire time she refused to tell Damien I felt so bad for him! I was honestly here for the vibes and I couldn’t put it down.
I loved Damien. Sweet, kind, loving, with a touch of possessiveness. He showed Abbie what true love was when she had no clue. Richard was a grade A dick and abuser I hope he rots. Abbie’s story was emotional and heartbreaking.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Abandonment
Moderate: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Minor: Pregnancy
tanvi45's review against another edition
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Toxic relationship
Minor: Domestic abuse and Abandonment