Reviews tagging 'Emotional abuse'

The fine print by Lauren Asher

147 reviews

poppyreadsalot's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful

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

5.0

i absolutely loved the self discovery that rowan went through. so much. i felt connected with that man and every piece of him we got, i loved!! 
also the scene where they go round the park together 😭💙 plus many more!

"She gave me a second chance at life." 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse

ifoundcallie's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content

Moderate: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Medical content, Suicidal thoughts, Ableism, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Classism, Toxic relationship, and Grief

Minor: Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting, and Child abuse

2busyreading's review against another edition

medium-paced

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse and Grief

Moderate: Alcoholism, Cancer, and Death of parent

Minor: Suicidal thoughts

hbae's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Death of parent, and Emotional abuse

chloelj27'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: Sexual content

Moderate: Alcoholism, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Grief, and Cursing

Minor: Cancer, Infidelity, Pregnancy, and Suicidal thoughts

stitchof's review against another edition

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Blood, Body shaming, Cancer, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Alcohol, Pregnancy, Suicidal thoughts, Alcoholism, Drug use, Sexual content, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Toxic relationship, Chronic illness, Drug abuse, and Medical content

melissa_rueff's review against another edition

funny relaxing medium-paced

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

3.0

So it’s not a bad book per say. As a person with a disability I don’t know how I feel about the sister character being portrayed as she was? The main character was nice and I liked her. The male lead has some good qualities. My main problem was the weird lip service we got with the male lead being the boss, acting as if he understood why being a boss and romantically involved with his employee would be bad and then abused his power? Like constantly stating he got the power imbalance and then abusing it. Perhaps I’m just not into the control and power kink they have going here but the main girl had a really good case for a nightmare harassment charge, not even just work place harassment? Please understand with all of that said I didn’t dislike the book or find it unpleasant just a bit hypocritical and out of touch of how scary work place sexual harassment is especially when your entire family works in a place.  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Alcohol, Body shaming, Classism, Death of parent, Fatphobia, Alcoholism, Self harm, Ableism, Addiction, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Sexual harassment

hellodebbies's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.0

Rowan was so misogynistic 😮‍💨 I was in a reading slump and it was the only book I could read, thus I read it...And while the +18 are REALLY great, Rowan makes me want to kill...The way he blamed Zahra for the way HE reacted to the physical attraction was so 🥲

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism and Emotional abuse

Minor: Grief

lovelymisanthrope's review against another edition

dark emotional lighthearted reflective tense 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

This book blew up because of TikTok, and I love the new covers, so I decided to finally pick it up and see what the hype is all about.
"The Fine Print" follows dual perspectives of Rowan and Zahra. Rowan's grandfather created and ran Dreamland, the greatest amusement park in the world. He was beloved, and his passing has shaken the Dreamland community. Rowan and his brothers are each given an objective before they can inherit their percent of Dreamland. So grumpy Rowan has to return to one of his least favorite places on Earth, Dreamland, and come up with a plan to improve the park. Zahra is a spunky girl who loves working in Dreamland, but she dreams of being a creator so she can help lead the vision behind the direction the park should go. Unexpectedly, Zahra gets the opportunity to be a creator and share her talent.
I enjoyed this book much more than I expected. I had some idea about what the premise of this story was before I started, but I had no idea it was going to be framed to resemble Disney as much as it was. As a proud Disney adult, I LOVED this! This book felt magical and lighthearted despite the sometimes heavy content matter.
I think Zahra is exactly the type of girl Rowan needed in his life. He is the classic corporate drone that is driven by the bottom line and has lost his spark for life. Rowan is creative and he used to love Dreamland, so watching him come back to his roots and appreciate the good times he had was really wonderful.
Rowan is not exactly the perfect match for Zahra, but he is a good guy deep down that cares about her and treats her well. He does abuse his power and position of authority a little bit, which is questionable, but ultimately it was what Zahra wanted so I suppose it can get a small slide.
I am so excited to continue in this world and see what the next brother does to secure his percentage of Dreamland! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, and Sexual content

Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Death of parent, and Alcoholism

mjones14's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-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

Awwww soooo cuteeee! I love grumpy x sunshine and thr powerplay was *chef's kiss* My only criticism is that the attraction started way too soon after they met but regardless I'm really glad i read this!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent, Medical content, Emotional abuse, Grief, and Infidelity

Minor: Mental illness and Suicidal thoughts