Reviews tagging 'Classism'

A Gentleman Never Keeps Score: Seducing the Sedgwicks by Cat Sebastian

13 reviews

callidoralblack's review

lighthearted

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Racism, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, and Classism

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Child abuse, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Medical content, Stalking, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

jess_justmaybeperfect's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad 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? Yes

4.0

Sam is a former prizefighter turned publican facing grief from his past and dealing with a racist cop (and society). Hart is a gentleman of means living under a shadow of cruel gossip about he came into the money. 

This is book 2 in a series centered on brothers and the impact of their childhoods (Hart’s especially) on their lives and loves. 

This is a tough book to read. It addresses child sex abuse, racism, parental abandonment, child birth, corrupt police, etc. 

It’s also a story about family, birth and found, what being in an equal partnership means, and love. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Death, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Medical content, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, and Classism

book_gremlin42's review against another edition

dark emotional 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: Sexual content

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Homophobia, Racism, Pregnancy, and Classism

Minor: Outing

potatogrr's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad 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

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Police brutality, Pregnancy, Outing, and Classism

Minor: Sexual assault

traceyanderson's review against another edition

lighthearted relaxing 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Sexual content, Pregnancy, Outing, and Classism

analenegrace's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny 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? Yes

3.5

I read the first and third of this series before this one, so it was so nice to get an insight into Hartley and his life. I liked Sam, and I liked all of the side characters as well. I thought Sebastian did a decent job of handling an interracial gay relationship in the nineteenth century but in the end it still felt a bit fantastical simply due to the time period. 

Same as in Ben's book (the first in the series), I thought the characters moved to quickly in their relationship; I personally don't like books where they say I love you after a month of knowing each other. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Sexual content, and Pregnancy

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, and Classism

Minor: Slavery

purplepenning's review against another edition

emotional hopeful

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Classism

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Racism, Rape, Blood, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Colonisation, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Addiction, Animal cruelty, Drug use, Racial slurs, and Slavery

Police harassment

wilybooklover's review against another edition

emotional hopeful medium-paced

4.5

It was such a delight to watch Sam and Hartley fall in love. Sam was a natural caretaker and Hartley needed to be shown that someone could really care for him. They were both such sweethearts and not to be dramatic or anything, but I would die for Hartley. His past was so heartbreaking and it was lovely to see him open up to Sam, who has the patience of a saint. Their story was healing and loving and so sexy.

It was also nice to not only read a historical featuring a working class character, but really delve into the obstacles and classism such characters would face (especially one who is black, like Sam). This level of class consciousness is a rare treat. The side characters were so well-drawn and added to the cosy, found family vibe of the book. Despite the serious topics covered the overall tone was just sweetly domestic and heartwarming. 

It wasn't a perfect book; there was a little too much time spent setting up the next book and the conclusion regarding the paintings seemed a little rushed. But I still adored every page. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Police brutality, Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

Minor: Death, Drug use, Racial slurs, Sexual violence, and Slavery

wanderingtales's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Sexual content, and Pregnancy

Moderate: Racism and Sexual assault

Minor: Classism

breadbees's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective sad 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Sexual content, and Classism

Moderate: Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Pregnancy

Minor: Death, Racism, and Alcohol