Reviews tagging 'Chronic illness'

It Takes Two to Tumble: Seducing the Sedgwicks by Cat Sebastian

14 reviews

crystalisreading's review against another edition

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

peannlewis'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? 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

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

wilybooklover's review against another edition

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

taelights's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.5

I was looking for something gay, mindless, and fun to read so I picked this and I ended up loving it way more than I thought I would. 

Honestly this was a very nice short read that had a lot of hot sex scenes and cute fluffy scenes in it mixed in with some emotional angst. It was a very good read tbh. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Chronic illness, Death, Homophobia, Sexual content, Grief, Religious bigotry, and Death of parent

Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Pedophilia

alreads13's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia and Sexual content

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Chronic illness, Death, Grief, and Religious bigotry

werewolvesnotswearwolves's review against another edition

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Chronic illness, Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, Religious bigotry, and Death of parent

Minor: Adult/minor relationship

emily_mh's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing 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

4.25

This was such a delight to read. I was genuinely looking forward to picking this book back up every time I put it down. It was just so wholesome and bucolic, and full of love - romantic, platonic and familial. Ben and Phillip were simply perfect for each other and it was a joy to watch them fall in love. The resolution to their story felt so fitting.

There were a couple of reasons I didn't rate this book more highly. I felt that it needed a touch more plot and more of the family element - with those two things, I think it would have truly blown me away. Regardless, I really enjoyed this read and cannot wait to pick up the second instalment in the series.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Ableism, Chronic illness, Death, Homophobia, Pedophilia, Rape, Terminal illness, Grief, Death of parent, and Abandonment

Minor: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Cursing, Drug use, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Suicide, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Excrement, Medical content, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

water_violin's review against another edition

emotional slow-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Chronic illness, Homophobia, Pedophilia, and Grief

jessiewolf's review against another edition

emotional hopeful relaxing slow-paced

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

4.5

Loved this tender romance! A vicar looks after an absent sea captain’s children until the captain returns...romance ensues. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Chronic illness and Death of parent

Minor: Ableism, Homophobia, and Grief