Reviews tagging 'Emotional abuse'

Lola & the Millionaires: Part One by Kathryn Moon

39 reviews

shaykay's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful 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? Yes

4.0

Overall this wasn't a bad book. I couldn't help comparing it to the previous book in the series. In the last book, we are focused on Baby, Lola's best friend, and we even met Lola in that book. But it was just a faster pace, had more drama, and even a lot of action. In this book, we are dealing with more of the aftermath of what happened to Lola. We got a glimpse of what happened to Lola because she was stuck with the rival gang after Baby, and they tormented her due to find out that she wasn't a real omega. In this book, we are focused on Lola's trauma and how she deals with everything; it was rough to read at times. Plus, this was book 1 of 2, so it started many different things, but we got answers/closure in the next book. I did like the different types of relationships that we got to focus on because, so far, I've read so much about omegas and alphas. Still, we have yet to get that much emphasis on betas. I'm new to this sub-genre, so there might be tons out that I haven't read yet. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Stalking

cassie12_21's review

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

2.75

This is like, light omegaverse: perfect if ur just getting into A/B/O. She isn’t the omega, which is rare, but there is a male omega. 
They talk in very brief flashbacks of her sexual assault from a past relationship. 

🌶️🌶️/5. I’m giving it two because of the orgy with anal. But the sex is bot very descriptive or long.    

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Stalking

Minor: Vomit

Lolas guys are all very sweet to her from the beginning, her trauma happened in the past in an ex-relationship.

rileyk's review

dark emotional hopeful 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Trafficking

joxeia's review

adventurous emotional funny 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? No

5.0

first book reading abt omegaverse and wow! so good! those 🌶 scenes… DAYUM😭 i love the relationship between Rake, Leo and Lola the most (but Caleb.. 🤌🏽🤌🏽) it had a lil bit pf everything, a freaking good read that I’ve had in a long time. does end in a cliffy, but there’s part two so im omw to buy it and start reading it TODAY. I did get a little uncomfortable bc not everyone is with everyone (romantically) but ig i have to get used to it since i read more mmf than RH 🤷🏽‍♀️ STILL, writing is awesome and will go on my “to buy paperback” list 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Domestic abuse and Emotional abuse

smithrachaelynn's review

emotional hopeful 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

Definitely check trigger warnings because we are dealing with some trauma in this book. I liked Lola’s character a lot. I felt like her insecurities and self-talk were so relatable and made her so human. The boys though! I loved the pack so much. Leo is the biggest sweetie.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Stalking

Lola is dealing with a lot of trauma from a terrible past experience, which is where most of these trigger warnings are coming from.

cait's review

emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense 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

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Confinement, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Stalking, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment

mybookishdelights's review

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad 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? Yes

4.75

Heat Level: Scorching

multiple graphic sex scenes including more than two people

CW:

flashback of sexual abuse and violence, on page panic attacks

Kathryn Moon really knows how to write characters full of heart and personality. Love all the characters in this one. Lola has some pretty bad panic attacks and they were very realistic. There is also a bit of thriller with this one as it continues in the timeline of the first book in this series and there is a villain. One of my favorite things about this world is that sexuality is not compartmentalized and labeled. It is fluid and no one questions it or bats an eye. Attraction is based more on a person-to-person basis as opposed to what gender someone is. Anyway, it's good. But if you don't like sex scenes with more than two people, you may want to pass on this one.

CAWPILE Score: 8.57 = 4.75 stars
Characters: 9
Atmosphere: 8
Writing: 9
Plot: 8
Intrigue: 9
Logic: 8
Enjoyment: 9

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Stalking

meganite's review

emotional hopeful lighthearted 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

5.0

One of my all time favorites. I re-read when I'm in as book slump and looking for something comforting. Although there is some tension in the plot it never got me too stressed out. The relationships really build over time.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, and Trafficking

bellthecat's review

dark emotional hopeful tense fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

Definitely check the trigger warnings. But the spice is incredible.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Stalking

Minor: Trafficking

amanda_hoog's review

emotional 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? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Gaslighting, and Abandonment