Reviews tagging 'Toxic friendship'

Bared to You by Sylvia Day

6 reviews

cassietaylor548's review against another edition

emotional tense medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Incest, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship

kollieollie's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional tense medium-paced

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

Oof I’m not usually one to hate on a book, but I have never read a book that is as problematic as this one. I’d give it a negative rating if I could- it’s that bad. The relationship dynamic is horribly toxic between the two main characters and the author casually drops mentions of questionable consent throughout the book like that is a normal part of relationships. The only redeeming quality is the causally included LGBTQ characters but even then that’s only one of the LGBTQ couples in the book - the other is really relies on harmful outdated stereotypes. I only managed to finish this book because I was on a plane without WiFi and finished the other two books I had downloaded for my trip. This book isn’t worth anyone’s time unless you want to read something smutty and don’t mind an author describing sexual assault as if it’s romantic. 🙄

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Biphobia

Minor: Animal cruelty, Miscarriage, Suicide, Death of parent, and Pregnancy

lapetitetulipe's review against another edition

challenging funny reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

0.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Addiction, Biphobia, Mental illness, and Toxic friendship

eelsy's review against another edition

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Fun but not well-written. Basically just 50 Shades again, but this time they’re both rich and troubled and she’s not a virgin. Also oh my god she drinks so much. 3 stars because it’s good for what it is. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship

sophiedow1864's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Hate crime, Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Stalking, and Toxic friendship

roseamillerg's review against another edition

dark emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

-the relationship in this book is so toxic. 

-the spice was quite repetitive bc it was either in Gideon’s office, car, or bedroom. 

-moreover, the opinions in this book are very outdated. ex: suicide is referred to as the ‘easy and selfish way out’ 
the ignorance..😑🤦‍♀️ 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Body horror, Incest, Miscarriage, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Abandonment and Alcohol