Reviews tagging 'Classism'

Dangerous Alliance: An Austentacious Romance by Jennieke Cohen

2 reviews

evie_de_heus's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious 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

4.0

'Indeed, as much as Vicky had always wanted to emulate Elizabeth Bennet, she now realized she was more than content to simply be herself.'

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Kidnapping, and Classism

saurahsaurus's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted tense medium-paced

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

3.5

It was cute! As of right now, I don’t think I’ll revisit this book. It was a nice, but not a standout read. When I picked it up, I saw that it was an “Austentacious romance.” I understood that to mean that it was influenced by Jane Austen and would probably be a witty, light-hearted romance with light angst and a happy ending. I would say that’s mostly the case, (albeit with more angst), but the Jane Austen references were fairly excessive. Every single chapter contains a Jane Austen quote at the beginning, and references throughout. The characters discuss Jane Austen’s novels at length, too. It’s too much.

I’ll add more thoughts later if I have the energy.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Gaslighting, and Classism

Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Cultural appropriation, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Animal cruelty, Body shaming, Death, Infidelity, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Colonisation, and War