Reviews tagging 'Adult/minor relationship'

It Takes Two to Tumble by Cat Sebastian

26 reviews

judassilver's review

emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Sexual content, and Grief

Moderate: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, and Sexism

Minor: Death of parent

crystalisreading's review

emotional hopeful reflective

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness, Homophobia, Sexual content, and Grief

Moderate: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Cursing, Death, Religious bigotry, and Death of parent

callidoralblack's review against another edition

lighthearted

• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Infidelity, Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Alcohol

peannlewis's review

lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Chronic illness, Death, Grief, and Death of parent

Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Pedophilia

cardaisy's review

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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? Yes

4.5

I really enjoyed this, it's very sweet and was surprisingly diverse in terms of disability for a historical romance.

And the way the author hinted at Phillip also being dyslexic was really well done, when it was blatantly addressed I had a moment of "oh that makes complete sense!"

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Content Warnings

Minor: Adult/minor relationship

It's revealed that one of the MMC's brothers had a sexual relationship (in exchange for money, etc) with their father's friend, starting when he was 16. Doesn't really go in depth, but it's mentioned and brought up a couple times. Someone is threatening to expose letters about the relationship but it doesnt happen.

cheye13's review

lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.0

This was a quick and cute read. Some things (like Alice and her disability) were handled surprisingly well, others (like Hartley's past) seemed glibly glanced over. It could probably be called instalove, but that didn't bother me. Just a sweet little story.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Sexual content, and Grief

Minor: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, and Death of parent

analenegrace's review

funny hopeful fast-paced

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

3.5

I accidentally read the third in this series first and felt a little lost the whole time, so it was nice to make some of the characters (and Martin) make a bit more sense. 

While this one was cute and sweet, it felt so rushed timeline-wise, and I wished it had been spread out more.  

Ben's relationship with religion was interesting, and that last sermon was beautifully written. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Death of parent, and War

pvbobrien'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? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Homophobia, and Sexual content

Moderate: Chronic illness and Religious bigotry

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Pedophilia, and Death of parent

purplepenning's review

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Cursing, Death, Homophobia, Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Classism

Minor: Emotional abuse

wilybooklover's review

emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

4.0

I liked this, but it was not one of my favourite Cat Sebastian books (not a negative, just a really high bar). 

I just love to see a starchy hero undone by a sunshine love interest. Phillip losing all of his stern demeanour in the face of Ben’s bright personality was just a delight to read. Phillip and Ben were so cute together and I loved the sense of community. This is one of those rare romances that actually works really well with the inclusion of kids. There’s also a dog and ducklings and lambs... absolutely adorable. 

I did feel like the pacing was a bit off, and Ben being technically engaged to Alice for most of the book made me a bit uncomfortable (even if it wasn’t a ‘real’ engagement). It didn’t really cause any conflict so I’m not sure why it was included. There were also more Americanisms than I’m used to from this author, which grated a bit. 

Still, this was charming and tender and delightfully low on angst, as expected from Cat Sebastian. If the idea of a gay Regency Sound of Music (minus the Nazis) appeals to you, then this will definitely be your cup of tea. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism and Sexual content

Moderate: Chronic illness, Death, Homophobia, Grief, and Abandonment

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Religious bigotry, and Death of parent