Reviews tagging 'Panic attacks/disorders'

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

8 reviews

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

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

taelights's review

emotional 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

4.0

I liked this story even better than the first Seducing the Sedgwicks novel. It was better written and paced than the first one in my opinion. I loved the depth of both of the main characters and getting to read how they fell in love. I honestly thought their relationship was super beautiful and cute plus their sex scenes were so sexy and full of emotion. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Racism, Rape, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Pregnancy

Minor: Death and Death of parent

local_jobber's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Child abuse, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, and Racism

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Sexual assault, Pregnancy, and Outing

unwise_samwise's review against another edition

emotional fast-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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Rape

water_violin's review against another edition

emotional reflective slow-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

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Sexual content

Minor: Homophobia, Racism, and Pregnancy

f18's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective slow-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

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, and Classism

Minor: Violence

discussion of statutory rape/assault via coerced sex work and resulting trauma