Reviews tagging 'Cursing'

Long Shot by Kennedy Ryan

13 reviews

cloudycity_reads's review against another edition

fast-paced

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Death, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Murder, Body horror, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexual violence

Minor: Cursing and Vomit

kat7794's review

dark emotional reflective sad fast-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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Blood, Emotional abuse, Rape, Death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Pregnancy, Racism, Violence, Cursing, Murder, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Injury/Injury detail

late_nite_reads's review against another edition

challenging emotional fast-paced

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

4.5

I wasn’t the biggest fan of august because he has a random ass temper throughout the book and is a bit possessive. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Rape, Death, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Sexual assault

hannibanani29's review

dark emotional tense 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? It's complicated

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Gun violence, Rape, Toxic relationship, Violence, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Death

Moderate: Death of parent, Cursing, Blood, Confinement, Gaslighting, Gore, Body horror, Pregnancy, Infidelity, and Grief

Minor: Abortion, Vomit, Pedophilia, Alcohol, Miscarriage, Murder, Child abuse, Suicide, Racism, Medical content, and Mental illness

teachreadrepeat's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad 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? Yes

4.5

Holy wow! I saw a TikTok that said, "Instead of reading IT ENDS WITH US by Colleen Hoover, you should read LONG SHOT by Kennedy Ryan." Boy am I glad I listened to that recommendation?? I devoured this book in less than 2 days.

First and foremost, let's get the elephant out of the way. There are graphic, on-page depictions of DV and SA throughout a large portion of this book. This violence is not between the end game couple and is very difficult to stomach, so take care of yourself while reading this one if it's a trigger for you. However, I am so impressed with Ryan's ability to shed light on this very real issue with such care and dignity for victims. DV is an issue that still goes largely ignored and is so often twisted by a society of people who have never experienced it themselves and are unwilling to empathize with those who have. While these scenes are challenging to get through, I think Ryan did a phenomenal job of digging deep into the manipulation tactics that often keep partners trapped in this cycle of abuse. I hope this book also helps victims reconcile what has happened to them OR helps them finally find the courage and ability to walk away for good.

Next, let's discuss August. Oh my good golly gosh!! He is seriously the perfect "man written by a woman." Basketball is one of my favorite sports and it was refreshing to read a sports romance that wasn't hockey (even though I do love me some ice boys as well). August's devotion to Iris was beautiful and heartwrenching and the long journey to the HEA was well worth it in the end.

This book earned 4.5 stars from me simply due to the amount of typos/errors in the KU digital version I read. Even so, I am very excited to continue reading the rest of this series!!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Gore, Rape, Pregnancy, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Death, Confinement, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Abandonment, Blood, Police brutality, and Cursing

whatbriereads's review

challenging emotional reflective tense slow-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicide attempt, Toxic relationship, Confinement, Cursing, Death of parent, Grief, Rape, Sexual violence, Mental illness, and Physical abuse

orangeaiya's review against another edition

dark emotional sad 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

4.0

The main character grew on me for sure. Very tough read due to the violence both occurring and referenced. Happy ending.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Grief, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Rape, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Stalking, Toxic relationship, and Violence

ecravens's review against another edition

dark emotional funny sad tense slow-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Medical trauma, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Cursing, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Body shaming, Body horror, Blood, Child abuse, Murder, Rape, Sexual content, and Sexual violence

coligmueller's review against another edition

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Medical content, Murder, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Body horror, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Rape, Death, Grief, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Sexual violence, Vomit, and Gaslighting

thefatpaperback's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

3.5

Read content warnings. Do not start this book without reading the content warnings. You need to have a full scope of what you’re getting into, reader. I have been thorough with content warnings. Please read content warnings.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Gore, Gun violence, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Medical content, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Stalking, Torture, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Body shaming, Car accident, Death of parent, and Suicidal thoughts