Reviews tagging 'Domestic abuse'

Throttled by Lauren Asher

42 reviews

blondechaibooks's review against another edition

funny inspiring 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? It's complicated

5.0

let me preface my review with this simple statement:
WHAT DOES LAUREN ASHER PUT IN HER BOOKS??
This has to be my favorite read of the year thus far. Who knew that a romance about an F1 racer would be so fun, steamy, and intriguing? I read this book in two days, choosing it over television or the other books I’m currently reading. This novel caused me to fall in love with the luxurious lifestyles and lives of these racers as well as the amazing stars of the show, Maya and Noah. 
Let me tell you, as a first time reader of Lauren Asher, this woman can write men. I rarely find myself swooning over fictional guys, but Noah Slade had me in a chokehold. I am BEYOND excited to continue the series.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse

Minor: Alcoholism

arxchiell's review against another edition

• Loveable characters? No

1.0

The cringe manifesto

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Sexual content

Moderate: Car accident and Alcohol

ana_maria5's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Sexual content

Moderate: Alcohol

Minor: Fire/Fire injury

ka_ke's review against another edition

adventurous 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? It's complicated

4.0

Lauren Asher never fails. I didn’t think I’d go for the whole bad-boy racer thing but damn if Throttled changed my mind. 

I think Noah & Santi’s relationship could have been a bit more fleshed out. Also, someone who has been the vicitm of childhood and domestic violence does not get over it after a few weeks of therapy. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Cursing, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Car accident, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, and Alcohol

zc2's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.0

Didn’t enjoy the perspective the book was in. The overall plot was super cheesy but like in a well preformed way. Kinda predictable. Spicier than what it appears. Got me into liking hot f1 racers though 🤭. Like F1 is up there with Hockey players right but their are not any high quality edits on tik tok which is extremely disappointing.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Car accident, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

caitlinemccann's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Car accident, and Alcohol

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Fire/Fire injury

Minor: Bullying and Child abuse

rose_reads_at_dusk's review against another edition

dark emotional funny 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? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Car accident, and Fire/Fire injury

jjnb95's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted 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

3.75

This was fun & sexy. The writing wasn't necessarily the best (a lot of tell instead of showing) and Noah seemed to have whiplash on some of the decisions he would make during his POV chapters vs. what he actually went and did. But if you're looking for a fun romance set in the world of Formula 1, this is a great read. I appreciated how both leads were supportive of each other and gave each other pushes to grow. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Car accident

literarydais's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Domestic abuse and Emotional abuse

lacowie's review

emotional hopeful medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse and Abandonment