Reviews tagging 'Sexual content'

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

29 reviews

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

lim's review against another edition

fast-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Homophobia and Racism

Mentions of past underage/adult relationship

littlewishling's review against another edition

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

5.0

Cat Sebastian is a genuis and this is another masterpiece. I absolutely adored every single character (but mostly Sam). Just amazing.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Fire/Fire injury

Minor: Pedophilia, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment

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

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

jemjjb's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted relaxing tense 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Child abuse and Sexual assault

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

werewolvesnotswearwolves's review against another edition

• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

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

Minor: Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Drug use, Sexual assault, Blood, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

20sidedbi's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective tense 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? It's complicated

5.0

A steamy and emotional, but surprisingly profound story of love and healing, especially after surviving sexual abuse. None of the abuse is described in detail, but the characters explore what it means to build a future that isn't defined by the past. Their relationship to each other is stunning and so healthy and loving. It's amazing. I found it really cathartic and also just so sweet (and very sexy!)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Homophobia, Racism, and Sexual assault

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