Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

A Princess in Theory by Alyssa Cole

32 reviews

cass_cgallegos's review against another edition

4.25

overall, i enjoyed this so much! my only critique is that the ending seemed very abrupt. i just wanted more from the issue and solution of the story (not the romance). but i believe this is my first time reading from this author and i’m excited to check out other books! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Sexual content, and Grief

Moderate: Alcoholism, Car accident, Death of parent, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Animal cruelty and Animal death

julianna_schock's review against another edition

lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• 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

Moderate: Alcoholism, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Pandemic/Epidemic

Minor: Racism and Sexism

elizatess17's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful lighthearted 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Death of parent

elizatess17's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted 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? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Death of parent

rafacolog's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

• 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

Moderate: Racism, Sexism, Sexual content, and Death of parent

unsuccessfulbookclub's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted 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? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Sexual content, Death of parent, and Abandonment

Moderate: Vomit

alisonvh's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful 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

4.5

I needed a pick-me-up, and this book delivered. I loved the banter, not only between the couple, but between them and the side characters. I also loved the focus on the importance of female friendships 💞

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, and Abandonment

Minor: Animal cruelty

kaydeedickins's review against another edition

lighthearted slow-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual content, Medical content, Grief, and Death of parent

Minor: Racism, Sexism, Vomit, Car accident, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship

skudiklier's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective 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

4.75

I couldn't put this down! I saw one or two of the twists coming (at least a little), and not having the HEA until the very last second was a little weird. It felt like it could use an epilogue to really get closure instead of feeling rushed. But overall I loved it and I'll definitely be reading the next one in the series ASAP. The audiobook narrator was great as well! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Death of parent, and Abandonment

Moderate: Cursing

Minor: Car accident and Murder

filipa_maia's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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

4.0

I loved this book as much as I hate the cover... I usually don't like book covers with "real people" on them, but this one is specially ugly.

I quite enjoyed this story. I really liked Naledi, her strength, determination and her will to pursue her dreams and carrer. The romance between Naledi and Thabiso is very real and interesting (and so very hot!). My favorite thing about this story (besides Naledi being able to find where she truly feels like home) is the fact that she does not give up on herself and her dreams to stay besides Thabiso. Although she loves him and her new found family and home, she keeps her dreams to get back to New York and follows her career. Because, God knows, we have enough books and movies where women just give up on everything to stay with a man... So this story is different and very much welcome. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, and Classism

Moderate: Abandonment

Minor: Car accident