Reviews tagging 'Child abuse'

It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas

13 reviews

bloomingbookworm's review against another edition

medium-paced

3.75

I was loving this book (the tension and banter between the two MCs, Lillian who I thought was a strong female lead, and the setting) and was certain I’d give it 5 stars - until the library scene. It left a sour taste and really ruined Marcus as a character for me. The ending was also icky. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault and Kidnapping

Minor: Child abuse, Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Pregnancy

heather667's review against another edition

adventurous emotional 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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, and Classism

Moderate: Ableism, Child abuse, Infidelity, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, and Murder

Minor: Death

summerofsoaps's review against another edition

adventurous 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? It's complicated

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Kidnapping

Moderate: Classism

Minor: Child abuse and Sexual assault

iamsammie27's review against another edition

emotional funny 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Sexual content, and Kidnapping

Minor: Death of parent

annahamburger's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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? It's complicated

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Sexual content, Alcohol, and Classism

Moderate: Drug use, Infidelity, Sexism, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Child abuse, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Violence, Death of parent, Murder, and Classism

lct's review

funny hopeful 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping

Moderate: Sexual harassment and Classism

Minor: Child abuse and Death of parent

unsuccessfulbookclub's review against another edition

challenging emotional fast-paced

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

3.0

Lillian and St Vincent made this book readable but Marcus is a problem.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Violence, and Classism

avacyn731's review against another edition

emotional tense medium-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? No

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming, Child abuse, Confinement, Fatphobia, Rape, Kidnapping, and Pregnancy

smithrachaelynn's review

emotional funny hopeful 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

5.0

Lillian and Marcus have been verbally sparring since book one. They are so funny. I loved watching their power struggle. Marcus was so fierce, especially at the end.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, Kidnapping, and Classism

Moderate: Child abuse

Minor: Pregnancy

There’s an intimate scene where one person is intoxicated so I would consider that dubious consent. The kidnapping also includes threats of rape but no acts take place on page or off.

madsmcw_reads's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted 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? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual content, and Kidnapping

Minor: Rape