Reviews tagging 'Suicide attempt'

First Down by Grace Reilly

43 reviews

brittknee52's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted tense 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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, and Sexual harassment

The MMC was not for me.

the_reading_italian's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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

4.75

Oh my gosh. This was so cute!! I love sports romance, but really don't enjoy hockey, so this was super refreshing for me. I loved the main characters (even if I did experience second hand embarrassment, and want to yell at them sometimes), and really loved reading about the relationship that they did have. The family dynamics in this book are amazing, and I love how close the MMC is with all of his siblings. It just made the entire book that much better!

*SPOILERS*
I thought there was going to be a third act break up. It was almost a dnf, I was so upset about it. That being said - they didn't break up. I didn't love that they 'went on a break,' but there are worse things that could've happened. That is the only reason I wouldn't give this book 5 stars, because it was otherwise entirely flawless!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment

Minor: Miscarriage, Self harm, Suicide attempt, and Fire/Fire injury

ynaiita_5896's review against another edition

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? No

3.0

🏈 While transfering to McKee University for his senior year, quarterback James Callahan promises himself and his father that unlike last time, he will not get distracted by anything that can cost his NFL future. However, he cannot play if he doesn't retake and pass the writing class he failed at his last college. Beckett Wood is desperate to get away from her cheating ex-boyfriend who is not leaving her alone. When James asks Beckett to be his tutor, she agrees in exchange for one thing — for him to pretend to be her boyfriend.

🏈 The premise of this book is engaging, and I was immediately drawn to the idea of a fake dating sports romance. James and Bex quickly emerge as endearing characters, and their chemistry practically leaps off the page. However, the fake dating trope, which initially intrigued me, felt underdeveloped and unconvincing throughout the novel. The story might have benefited from a slower burn, which could have better complemented the central relationship. Unfortunately, as the narrative progressed, the characters' behavior began to feel inconsistent and increasingly frustrating, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the story.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Toxic relationship, and Abandonment

mrs_gale's review against another edition

emotional funny 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

4.25

A nice, easy and light-hearted story. Perfect quick summer read. Love the siblings too so thrilled it's a series with a book for each of them! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Minor: Mental illness, Self harm, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Suicide attempt, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

mhudak3's review against another edition

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, and Suicide attempt

kell_yeah_reads's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted 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? Yes

3.75

per my spreadsheet:
men. why are men. why do girls always have to deal with em. bless the author for adding the bonus chapters to the kindle edition. cherry on top. tho it had me sweating when things were getting heated and i still had 25% of the book left lol 

spice 🌶  - a 4 🌶  spicy (romance.io scale)
length - just right
reading speed - read in 2 days
did it make me cry? - tears fell

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Mental illness, Self harm, and Suicide attempt

Minor: Miscarriage, Sexual assault, Fire/Fire injury, and Abandonment

readwithria's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted 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? Yes

3.0

First Down was a cute, steamy sports romance that easily accomplished what it set out to do.

This book was cute, but it wasn’t stellar. I had some issues with a few character choices, and wish there had been more development on the side characters, but James and Bex were very cute together.

I will definitely keep the rest of the series in mind when I need another palette cleanse. 3 stars.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content

Moderate: Violence and Sexual harassment

Minor: Infidelity, Miscarriage, Suicide attempt, and Fire/Fire injury

funshine3's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Cursing, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Domestic abuse

Minor: Mental illness, Miscarriage, and Suicide attempt

madicastle's review against another edition

lighthearted 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, Fire/Fire injury, and Gaslighting

mandathebiblio's review against another edition

3.0

I really enjoyed the beginning of this book and the chemistry between the couple at the beginning. But as the story continued and as the conclusion started coming together, I just.... didn't enjoy it as much. I don't know what it was, but something about the conclusion of this story was just off to me. I don't know exactly what was off about it, but I just didn't love it. I am willing to continue with this series to see how I feel about the second book, but I honestly just don't know if this author is going to be one I continue reading from.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Self harm, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Suicide attempt