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theotherboleyn's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Misogyny, Grief, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Racism, Sexual assault, and Medical content
aliciachauhan_'s review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
noellelovesbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Don’t be fooled by the cartoon cover this book deals with a lot of heavy topics like the sexual assault and attempted rape of a minor, a minor that is shamed and blamed for the assault and labeled “unclean and loose” not only by their community but also by a parent. We also see the lifetime of grief someone faces when they blame the tragic death of a loved one on themselves.
Liya has been told, from a young age, that she’s dirty and shouldn’t expect any nice guys to want her. Focusing on her career, and enjoying life, Liya is determined to never fall prey to the whims of men again. Though her parents know she doesn’t want to marry they still go behind her back to invite a potential suitor to dinner. What other option than fleeing dinner does she have?
Jay doesn’t believe he deserves a happy ever after and is determined to never marry. Blaming himself for the tragic death of his father, when he was a child, Jay does whatever he can to help his brother and mother be happy. Even though he has no plans to marry…Jay can’t turn his mother down when she asks him to meet a potential bride. Why did said match flee their dinner like demons were chasing her? If she didn’t want to meet she could have said so instead of embarrassing his poor mother who now worries they somehow offended Liya before even meeting her.
We get instant enemies over a misunderstanding, then forced proximity when they find out Jay’s the lawyer that’s been hired to help Liya’s company, and then a slow burn as they realize maybe the other isn’t so bad after all. I adored this couple and was cheering for them from the start. If you love romance’s that deal with heavier topics but prefer FTB [fade to black, aka when sex takes place off-page rather than on-page] I highly recommend giving this debut romance a chance.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Grief, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Death of parent and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Racism
nitya's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
P.S. Ignore the blurb, this is NOT a romcom. It's more contemporary/women's fiction imo.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexual violence, Grief, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, and Death of parent
Minor: Child abuse and Pregnancy
theadhdbookworm's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Racism
While this is a romance, this book tends to cover some sensitive topics. I've included the content warnings. The Sexual Assault of a Minor is not described in graphic detail but is still mentioned.ariireads's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Child abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Pregnancy, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Racism
l4lr's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Gaslighting
0701mango's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and Racism