Reviews tagging 'Physical abuse'

The Secret Book Club: Kein Weihnachten ohne Liebesroman by Lyssa Kay Adams

35 reviews

literallykristen's review against another edition

lighthearted 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

3.0

Even though I didn't like the characters that much, the writing was so good that by the end I enjoyed it. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, and Physical abuse

andlivloves's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Minor: Physical abuse

juffnstuff'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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Emotional abuse and Classism

dianaschmidty's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Violence, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Child abuse, Infidelity, and Physical abuse

Minor: Alcoholism

clairestream's review against another edition

emotional 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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Physical abuse

Minor: Alcoholism

amberlfaris's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse and Physical abuse

sami_leigh's review against another edition

funny lighthearted sad fast-paced

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

3.0

⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
🌶️.5/5

[Bromance bookclub #5]

“The sunshiny one always falls for the grumpy one, honey. It’s science.”

Maybe she doesn’t want to run away. Maybe she just wishes someone would ask her to stay.

🎄 Second chance romance
🎄 Insta-love
🎄 Sunshine & Grump
🎄 Estranged family
🎄 Some growth in MCs; mainly surrounding familial hang ups and self worth. Their communication as a couple does not develop as much as previous books in the series & there is a lot left unsaid/unresolved by the ending.

I’m not convinced they could come back from the third act break up this quickly…

🎄 Found family
🎄 Lawyer & Country Music Star
🎄 Emotional & physical abuse by a family member are discussed & somewhat glossed over. 🚩
🎄 Epilogue

⚠️ Mild violence, physical abuse (not on page), emotional abuse, toxic familial relationships, blackmail, an arrest, references of deportation.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Sexual content and Violence

mariep97's review against another edition

fast-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse

kaseybereading's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship

sdupont'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? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I absolutely loved this book, a perfect addition to the Bromance Book Club series! Despite being famous Colton is really grounded and sweet. It was clear how deeply he cared for Gretchen right from the start. Gretchen is a “grumpy” immigration lawyer who desperately wants to help others and make a difference. I enjoyed their dynamic and banter. And let’s not forget Colton’s pining. I highly recommend this book for fans of grumpy sunshine and famous person tropes- bonus points for it taking place at Christmas! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse and Gaslighting

Moderate: Child abuse and Physical abuse

Minor: Infidelity and Injury/Injury detail