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jay_da_bookworm's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Broken Beyond Repair follows Beatrice Russel, a 51-year-old actress, and her assistant, Sydney Mackenzie as they are forced to spend the summer together while Beatrice recovers from a broken leg.Â
At the beginning of the story, Beatrice is depicted as being hard to work for due to her cold demeanor. Her lack of patience for incompetence has made keeping a PA nearly impossible until Sydney comes along. Right off the bat, it is obvious that Sydney is good at her job. As a matter of fact, she’s exceeding all of Beatrice’s expectations and slowly melting the older woman’s icy walls.Â
It’s at this point that we see the romantic interest form between the two women but it is a slow journey to get to the endgame. There’s a good chunk of time where I question if anything is actually going to take place between them until it finally happens and even then it’s short-lived.Â
Overall, the romance aspect doesn’t take place until closer to the end of the book. Which left me wanting more from a relationship that felt a little underdeveloped.Â
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, Infidelity, and Misogyny
Minor: Cancer and Death of parent
trussell12'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? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Minor: Sexual assault, Infidelity, Sexual harassment, and Death of parent
motaki's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Death of parent, Sexual harassment, and Child abuse
Minor: Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, and Emotional abuse
penandpages's review against another edition
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
Moderate: Sexual content, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Death of parent, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, and Sexism
the_wistful_word_witch's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
slow-paced
4.0
I've always enjoyed Emily Banting's books, and this slow-burn, age gap romance I received as an ARC in exchange for an honest review was no different. This book had me laughing out loud in places, but also made me feel deeply for quite a few of the characters.
Beatrice is still a blond bombshell of an action movie star, despite her age, which is practically a death knell in Hollywood. But she's put out of commission for a bit due to an injury on set, which brings Sydney into her life, to work as her personal assistant. Sydney's the best of the best, and while she was hoping to take some time off to focus on her writing, fate and Gertie, her van, have other plans.
Their chemistry starts out rough, as they're a bit like oil and water. Beatrice can be majorly overbearing, but it's all armor to keep from being hurt. Sydney's like her own personal Mary Poppins, practically perfect in every way, but she's got her own rocky past that she hasn't quite coped with. As the summer passes, Sydney starts to break down Beatrice's defences. But will Beatrice be brave enough to let Sydney all the way in?
You'll have to read the book to find out!
Beatrice is still a blond bombshell of an action movie star, despite her age, which is practically a death knell in Hollywood. But she's put out of commission for a bit due to an injury on set, which brings Sydney into her life, to work as her personal assistant. Sydney's the best of the best, and while she was hoping to take some time off to focus on her writing, fate and Gertie, her van, have other plans.
Their chemistry starts out rough, as they're a bit like oil and water. Beatrice can be majorly overbearing, but it's all armor to keep from being hurt. Sydney's like her own personal Mary Poppins, practically perfect in every way, but she's got her own rocky past that she hasn't quite coped with. As the summer passes, Sydney starts to break down Beatrice's defences. But will Beatrice be brave enough to let Sydney all the way in?
You'll have to read the book to find out!
Moderate: Death of parent and Sexual harassment
Minor: Child abuse
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