Reviews tagging 'Toxic relationship'

Final Offer, by Lauren Asher

19 reviews

ka_ke's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

Somehow I knew Cal’s story would be my favourite. 

Asher’s depiction of alcoholism is well researched and written with respect for those who struggle with substance abuse. 

Alana is a woman after my own heart with her love of baking. I respect her need to put Cami before anyone else, even Cal’s need to get sober. 

What can I say? I’m a sucker for a golden retriever boy and a happy ending. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Gaslighting, Addiction, Alcohol, Child abuse, Mental illness, Alcoholism, Abandonment, and Sexual content

Moderate: Death of parent, Misogyny, Emotional abuse, and Grief

Minor: Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Toxic relationship, Infertility, and Vomit

aislinghelen's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted sad slow-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

4.75

I love Cal. He has been my favourite of the brothers throughout the series. Don’t get me wrong, I do love a grumpy man but Cal and his sarcastic comments will always be better. 

This book was a lot more serious at points than the others. Addiction is not just a passing comment but a constant. I really like how it was discussed and handled especially in Cal’s POVs.

Lana is great too, she did annoy me sometimes but I would have probably done the same thing in most cases except when it comes to her sister but that is a minor part of the book. Cami is amazing and probably the best character. She is adorable and great at hustling.

I love the ending, not just for Cal and Lana but how the series was wrapped up for everyone.

Spoiler

Cami calling Cal dad almost made me cry. Their dad not getting anything made me so happy, how could he choose not to try with his own kids?? Good on grandpa for that one.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Addiction, and Alcohol

Moderate: Drug abuse and Grief

Minor: Pregnancy, Toxic relationship, Miscarriage, and Infertility

marinou00's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Addiction, Sexual content, Mental illness, Alcohol, Alcoholism, and Toxic relationship

dianasofia8's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective relaxing 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? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Alcoholism, Sexual content, Alcohol, Drug use, and Addiction

just_klaudia's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful slow-paced

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

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Addiction, Alcoholism, and Alcohol

ecravens's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful reflective fast-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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Cursing, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Bullying, Cancer, Addiction, Death, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Miscarriage, Sexual content, Alcoholism, and Alcohol

jjohnston_05's review against another edition

emotional funny medium-paced

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

4.75

Gosh, Lauren Asher never fails to amaze me with her characters and their story. Following the Kane brothers through Dreamland and their journeys, I'm so sad that its over! Saving Cal till the end was a great choice. I think he had the most personal growth that was needed, and he pushed himself to be a better man. Not just for Alana, but for himself. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse and Alcoholism

Moderate: Toxic relationship

Minor: Child abuse, Cancer, and Death of parent

maiselkai's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Grief, Abandonment, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Toxic relationship

zc2's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny inspiring 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? Yes

5.0

The end was so worth it.in love with the epilogue. This book was everything any reader would want in a book. Truely an emotional roller coaster. A journey I was proud to be on. Like Lauren states at the end it’s bittersweet to see the series go. With that in mind I’ll definitely cry later.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pregnancy, Miscarriage, Death, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual content, Panic attacks/disorders, Cancer, and Addiction

kottengoesbork's review against another edition

emotional funny 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: Alcoholism, Addiction, Drug abuse, Sexual content, Emotional abuse, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Mental illness

Minor: Miscarriage