Reviews tagging 'Emotional abuse'

All the Feels by Olivia Dade

26 reviews

librarianeno's review

funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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

4.0

I love plus-size representation in romance novels. Especially romance novels with spice and where the plus-size person ends up with a happily ever after. Alex and Lauren (Wren) have great chemistry. Definite enemies to lovers trope. There was the usual miscommunication that kept the plot moving. A slimy character, Ron, adds to the story as I wanted to strangle him every time either Wren or Alex had to interact with him. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Fatphobia and Stalking

Minor: Emotional abuse

cluckieduck's review against another edition

emotional funny slow-paced

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

3.0

Profoundly irked by the lack of pegging!

Overall enjoyable…more good than bad, I’d say. 

Definitely some problematic elements, especially surrounding the intense focus on Lauren’s appearance that didn’t let up from page 1 right through to the end of the epilogue. I also found Alex a bit infantile for a 39-year old and I don’t know if that was the best way to show his ADHD.  Being a “delightful asshole” came across more grating than endearing at times. 

But otherwise, I enjoyed the crossover timeline from Spoiler Alert and how they interconnected. I really liked the slow burn of Alex & Lauren’s relationship, plus the extra tidbits of the fanfics and playing up the romantic tropes on their road trip.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fatphobia, Body shaming, and Cursing

Moderate: Sexual content

Minor: Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Vomit, and Mental illness

things100's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective 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

4.25

Such a cute romance with adhd and plus sized rep and I just really enjoyed this book

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Cursing, and Sexual content

Moderate: Physical abuse and Domestic abuse

Minor: Violence

vaguely_pink's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful 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

I enjoyed Spoiler Alert, but I enjoyed this one so much more. Alex is one of the most accurate portrayals of ADHD I’ve ever come across and I felt very seen in his character. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Bullying, Body shaming, Domestic abuse, and Fatphobia

Moderate: Physical abuse, Cursing, Grief, Mental illness, Ableism, and Emotional abuse

Minor: Alcohol, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Vomit, and Death

mayareadsxo's review

funny inspiring 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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Physical abuse, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, and Toxic relationship

a_libra_library's review against another edition

emotional sad slow-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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Abandonment, Body shaming, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Injury/Injury detail, and Sexual content

ashleyvharris's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

3.5

In All the Feels, Olivia Dade unapologetically puts her fat, selfless heroine in the spotlight with a famous and disgustingly attractive man as her enthusiastic love interest.

This book was such a fun read and a welcome departure from its current peers in the contemporary romance genre. Dark/tortured/serious men seem to be in favor at the moment with romance readers, but damn if Alex Woodroe doesn’t make me change my mind. He is so joyously ADHD and cares about others so fully and without hesitation. Not to mention his very kinky taste in fan fiction for HIS OWN GODDAMN CHARACTER. It’s a breath of fresh air or rather a gulp of fresh air after laughing too hard. 

Wren’s character is oh so relatable, both as a fat woman and as someone who has perfected the art of making themselves less than for the benefit of others. Wren’s character struggles felt authentic and were portrayed with care. I sincerely appreciate the message that Wren doesn’t need someone to always defend her, but instead learns that she is WORTH defending herself. 

While I value the narrative of supporting domestic violence victims, it came across a bit heavy handed and misguided at times. Alex’s guilt over

his mother’s abusive relationship

makes sense given his lack of understanding about DV. But, with the exception of the auction, it felt like his charity support was more like throwing his money at the issue instead of being a voice and actually learning about what DV is and the work that goes into helping victims. It would’ve been so good to have a scene where Alex takes Wren to one of the shelters he supports and they get the chance to interact with people there. Building a stronger connection between his charity work and Wren’s ER clinician background could’ve further established a common ground and sensitivity between the two. 

I’m a little disappointed that we don’t get a scene with Wren confronting

Ron

. It would’ve been lovely to get closure there and see Wren come full circle with one of her childhood bullies. 

Overall, this was a hilarious, unique, and big-hearted romance that makes room for people with different bodies and minds. Dade’s message is clear: you are worthy of love and ALL the good things this life has to offer. Period.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Cursing, and Domestic abuse

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Bullying, Fatphobia, and Physical abuse

Minor: Medical trauma, Injury/Injury detail, and Mental illness

shaipanda's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful fast-paced

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

5.0

I LOVEDD thisss - idk what it what exactly and I definitely get why not everyone would love this cause some of the dialogue and stuff could definitely come across as cringy at times but I don’t care I loveddd this 
I could not put it down and I loved their dynamic and stuff so much 
Literally enjoyed so so much and I’m so glad I saw this mentioned on booktok and randomly decided to pick it up when I was at the library the other week 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Bullying, Sexual content, Mental illness, Body shaming, and Fatphobia

Moderate: Ableism, Physical abuse, and Emotional abuse

Minor: Abandonment

briannareads1342's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Cursing, and Body shaming

Moderate: Gaslighting, Fatphobia, Bullying, Sexual assault, Physical abuse, Grief, Emotional abuse, and Domestic abuse

Minor: Death

purplepenning's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, and Sexual content

Moderate: Alcohol, Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, and Physical abuse

Minor: Ableism