Reviews tagging 'Toxic relationship'

American Royals by Katharine McGee

20 reviews

bendersreads's review against another edition

Way too big for a whole lot of nothing to happen. The writing style was okay, but I felt like the characters were stale.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual content and Toxic relationship

zoecardigan's review against another edition

emotional reflective tense 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

Spoilers!......kinda.....in an abstract way 

Loved the premise though wasn't blown away by the book itself. I liked it, it was interesting and for the most part I liked the characters (though the princes ex's perspective did get annoying in parts). Will read the second mostly out of curiosity as to how it all ends, as I am quite invested in the relationships. The standout moment of this book is easily the ending! The VISUALS of the bowing and the church bells! I loved it! Stand out character: Teddy, the grace that he handles the Beatrice situation is something to be admired. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Terminal illness, and Death of parent

Moderate: Toxic relationship and Medical trauma

katleenfraser03's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted tense 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? It's complicated

3.75

this book was really good; I did have alot of trouble getting into it in the beginning though. I found the beginning really slow but once things started to pick up it was really enjoyable.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Cancer, Death, Sexism, Terminal illness, Blood, Grief, Stalking, and Alcohol

Moderate: Bullying, Cancer, Chronic illness, Death, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Terminal illness, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol

Minor: Infidelity, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Blood, Stalking, Lesbophobia, and Toxic friendship

claudiamacpherson's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.5

Basically, if Gossip Girl were about royalty. Drama, politics, backstabbing, and trading partners… <i>American Royals</i> has it all. Pretty much everyone is obnoxious and spoiled...but you can’t help but like them anyway (except you, Daphne. You suck). Maybe it’s the eldest daughter in me, but Beatrice was my favorite character by far. This was a super quick read, and had so many tropes that, while slightly overused, are still fun to see.

I kind of hated the sisters-fighting-over-a-guy storyline. It makes me uncomfortable and feels very unrealistic—what kind of sister would do that??

Happy ending meter (no specific spoilers, just the general vibe of the ending):

Cliffhanger-y! I hadn’t realized that there was a sequel, so I was expecting more resolution...good thing I got the next one from the library super quick!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Cancer, Death, Death of parent, and Alcohol

Minor: Toxic relationship and Toxic friendship

mostlypoptarts's review against another edition

lighthearted slow-paced

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

3.5

if i could rate on enjoyment alone… this score would be way different. it’s trash, but it’s MY trash.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Infidelity, Terminal illness, and Death of parent

Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, Drug abuse, Drug use, Toxic relationship, Grief, Medical trauma, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Body shaming, Genocide, Misogyny, Sexism, Slavery, Toxic friendship, and Colonisation

emilysreadingbooks's review against another edition

emotional funny 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief

Moderate: Cancer, Death, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol

Minor: Homophobia, Infidelity, Medical content, Lesbophobia, and Colonisation

irelandclaire09's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Toxic relationship

Minor: Sexual assault and Toxic relationship

brookey8888's review against another edition

funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

4.0

This was a fun drama filled read. I really only liked Beatrice and Conner. Sam was a little to self centered for me but she was fine( I don’t really feel her romance to be honest). Nina was fine but honestly a little boring(I also feel like her romance was just there to be there). And Daphne I hate she’s literally horrible. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Death, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Grief, and Death of parent

meg_'s review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

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

2.0

I really did not enjoy this. It was a struggle to get through and ultimately I feel like the plot went absolutely no where. It was especially frustrating that there were so many perspectives and some of them had no purpose. I genuinely feel like the whole book was a ton of build up with no true climax and it went on foreverrr. I had to force myself to finish this one, and I would not recommend. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship

Moderate: Death of parent

katjaviitasalo's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing sad 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Cancer, Death, Toxic relationship, and Death of parent