Reviews tagging 'Racism'

The Dixon Rule by Elle Kennedy

12 reviews

missmeganlee's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

I think Elle Kennedy got her groove back (for lack of a better phrase) with this entire Campus Diaries series so far as I didn’t love Briar U as much as I loved Off Campus. It really feels like we’re back. She always manages to find the right balance of humor, spice, and sincerity in her writing. 

I’ll be honest the first 100 pages I wasn’t sure if I was in love with this romance. The whole hate-to-love aspect of Diana and Shane’s relationship was very one-sided and I thought that Diana’s reasoning for her hatred was disproportionate to the cause. I also thought she took it too far to where it was affecting Shane in other ways which made me not love her character at first. However, as they got to know each other more and grew to become actual friends she became a much more lovable character.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse and Death of parent

Minor: Racism

kpham16'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? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Death of parent

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Racism and Blood

jax10124's review against another edition

dark emotional funny inspiring lighthearted reflective sad fast-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

5.0

The banter is top notch and I honestly was expecting a funny rom com and then it got DEEEEP. And around 70-80% ish I was pummeled by the (see CW) and I was silly and didn’t look them up. 

The storyline is forced proximity/ fake dating but it’s much more than that and I was honestly surprised by the character development that came with the plot. 

Oh and the spice is spicy but like 2.5/3 🌶️🌶️

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Death, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Terminal illness and Gaslighting

Minor: Racism, Toxic relationship, and Medical content

itsamylynne's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful 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

4.5

Never related to how a character and their feelings are described quite like Diana. A very emotional read for sure. Many tears shed. Yet also quite healing.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Cancer, Death, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Sexual content, Violence, Medical content, Grief, Stalking, and Gaslighting

Minor: Racism

cecurtis89's review against another edition

emotional funny fast-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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Domestic abuse, and Death of parent

Moderate: Cursing, Racism, Blood, Grief, Stalking, and Injury/Injury detail

kera_reads's review against another edition

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Stalking, Death of parent, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Racism

haley49's review against another edition

emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.75

Amazing steam and plot balance with plenty of humor and lovable characters. Some heavier themes.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Cancer and Terminal illness

Minor: Racism and Classism

bookswithjess's review

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Death of parent

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Stalking

Minor: Racism and Blood

katharina90's review against another edition

emotional funny sad medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

Loveable characters, funny banter, decent spice. The HOA/neighbors group was hilarious. Also some serious, heartbreaking moments towards the end.

Did not appreciate all the copaganda or the FMC's emotionally abusive mother and how that was resolved. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Sexual content, Terminal illness, and Death of parent

Moderate: Emotional abuse and Classism

Minor: Racism

elisem04's review against another edition

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Cancer, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Medical content, and Grief

Minor: Racism