Reviews tagging 'Cursing'

The Fine Print by Lauren Asher

53 reviews

stephhamp'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? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Cursing

jules172's review against another edition

adventurous 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

Guys this book was actually really cute. Like the book obviously has its red flags but it had really good disability and mental health representation. Like Zahra is so real for some of the things she does and she's one of those like takes no bs from anyone main characters like Jules Ambrose. Minus all the darker stuff the premise for everything is really cute plus it had amazing characters like Ani she's such a sweetheart and Cal too, I can't wait for his book. Brady is fr giving Mastermind by Taylor Swift and lowkey feels like Tobias Hawthorne the first from Inheritance Games. But guys, in all seriousness, it's a solid book 4.5/5 go read

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Mental illness and Toxic relationship

Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Cancer, Chronic illness, Cursing, Deadnaming, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Abandonment

witcheep's review against another edition

dark emotional funny medium-paced

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

1.5

His lips drop to the spot on my neck that's already marked and bruised. "Because why talk about being possessive when I can show you instead?"

It's scary how much excessive possessiveness and abuse of power and money is romantisized in this book. The MMC Rowan is a walking red flag who doesn't care about anyone but himself – and maybe his closest family –  and is comfortable with using any means necessary to get what he wants. Rowan doesn't even consider the impact his actions have on others unless he has something

*cough* someone *cough*

to lose if he doesn't. 🚩🚩🚩

The FMC and love interest Zahra is represented as the "relatable" good girl with a humble background and altruistic sunshiney nature. She resists an idea of any involvement with Rowan because he is her boss,

but after a short while gives the resistance up because Rowan implies she should

. However, Zahra's character fails to be lovable in her overflowing altruistic righteousness that is forgotten as soon as

Rowan comes around to hijack her into the luxurious lifestyle a billionaire can provide on a whim

. Zahra is willing to let go almost all of her agency for

Rowan's love

. That kind of unbalanced power dynamic just makes things very dangerous, and not in a good way.

"Now that I have you, I'll never let you go." [--]
     "I don't want you to."
     "It's cute that you think you have a choice."

Even though this is fiction, I could not let the possessiveness, the abuse of power and money, and unbalanced relationship dynamic pass; I felt uncomfortable throughout a big portion of reading this book. Luckily I read other books in this series (and a few other Asher's series) first, and can safely say that things get better. This might be the only one of Asher's books that I actually dislike.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Classism

Moderate: Cursing, Death, Toxic relationship, and Grief

Minor: Infidelity, Death of parent, and Pregnancy

organizedxchaos's review against another edition

adventurous emotional 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content

kerrygetsliterary's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted sad medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Medical content, and Grief

Moderate: Body shaming, Cancer, and Death of parent

neffypants's review against another edition

dark fast-paced

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

2.75

 this big presentaiton on how he planned to renovate the park and be more inclusive for people with disabilites (we love to see it. hell yea) 

Will I read the other two books? Absolutely

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, and Classism

epilogue: cut to a three year timeskip, they're unveiling the new ride at the park. They're married and not only are they married, but she's pregnant.

siriuslyz's review against another edition

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

3.25

It's been a while since I've read these types of books, and I can say that it's been comforting to start doing it again.
This is your typical grumpy-sunshine, I-love-my-boss kind of book. It's nothing too exciting, but leaves you wanting for more.
The main characters are Rowan and Zahra. Rowan is your typical alluring, brooding, mysteriously silent boss, while Zahra is a ray of sunshine. Don't worry though, she has a backbone and knows her worth.
Zahra's personality is so inspiring, the way she knows her worth and when to put her foot down is admirable. She has a strong personality and is so selfless it hurts. Treating everyone with the utmost respect, she is the kind of female main character we've all needed.
I also loved Claire, Zahra's best friend, and Ani, Zahra's sister, and the support they have for Zahra and the amount of care for her wellbeing.
Rowan was alright, but I kind of think that his personality is too cliché. He makes mistakes, but he makes up for them and Zahra makes him grovel. A little. Because Rowan understands his actions and faults, he finds a way to make up for them in thoughtful ways.
All in all, I did like this book, but for me it was just lacking (if you know what I mean). I didn't get the excited tingles I feel when I really love a book, and it is kind of like all the other books that are currently trending. You don't need a Rowan, just go read the Twisted series and you'll have the same guy, the same outcome. This book wasn't anything special.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Minor: Ableism, Alcoholism, Cancer, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Death of parent, and Pregnancy

bri__'s review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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

3.75

I loved Zahra and her personality and I loved the character development she caused Rowan to experience. This is the classic grumpy x sunshine trope and I really adored the side characters in this book as well. I was slightly underwhelmed within the middle of the book but I pushed through and I enjoyed the last 50 pages worth. I will be continuing the series because I'm interested in seeing Declan and Cal's stories. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Sexual content, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

edietz22's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted relaxing sad 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Death of parent, and Abandonment

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Classism

Minor: Cancer, Chronic illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Medical content, Medical trauma, Death of parent, and Classism

anabellasr's review against another edition

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing and Fatphobia