Reviews tagging 'Miscarriage'

The Countess Conspiracy by Courtney Milan

22 reviews

yourbookishbff's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful sad 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? No

5.0

I raced through this. We've had so many glimpses of Violet and Sebastian through the first two books in the series, that I thought I might suspect what their story would feel like, and I was entirely wrong. This is a flawlessly executed childhood friends-to-lovers. And, surprisingly, it doesn't depend on flashbacks or dual timelines to build our faith in their bond, and manages to convey the depth and longevity of their friendship while staying entirely in the present. There are so many small details - their private code words, their secret paths between homes, their usual meeting places, their shared habits - that build the universe of their friendship and love for the reader so beautifully that it's hard to remember who else exists in their universe.

At the heart of their love story, though, is really bad timing and heaps of trauma. Violet's slow unburdening through the first half is painful to witness; this woman who has always been forthright and confident and independent in her previous cameos is so much more than we could have imagined. I was so surprised by how well the story's inverted structure worked, and while I don't want to spoil anything, readers who prefer external conflicts for the main couple will love how deeply respectful, sincere and communicative Violet and Sebastian are with one another from page one. This is a tender and redemptive love story that affords both characters second chances at life and individual happiness. I loved it.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Miscarriage, Sexual content, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexual harassment, and Medical trauma

Moderate: Confinement

Minor: Murder

While Violet's backstory involves significant physical, emotional and sexual trauma, all intimacy between the two main characters is consensual, with enthusiastic verbal consent throughout and on-page discussion of pregnancy prevention (and actions taken).

unsuccessfulbookclub's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful 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

I wish the ratings went higher because this book deserves infinite stars. WHAT AN EMOTIONAL RIDE. The pining! The caretaking (emotional)! The absolute stunning supremacy of a friends to lovers plot! This book has it all as well as a scientific genius (not the one you think!)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Miscarriage, Chronic illness, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Suicide and Sexual content

prettiestwhistles's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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? It's complicated

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Sexism, Misogyny, and Sexual content

Moderate: Classism, Confinement, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Suicide, Terminal illness, Sexual assault, Miscarriage, and Emotional abuse

Minor: Alcohol, Cursing, and Murder

While it's not detailed, one of the two main characters is revealed to be repeatedly pressured into sex against her will by her late husband, even after knowing pregnancy would risk her life

devilbunny6's review against another edition

emotional reflective slow-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

Moderate: Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infertility, and Sexual assault

Minor: Murder, Sexism, and Suicide

jess_justmaybeperfect's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective sad 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual content, Suicide, Cursing, Grief, Medical trauma, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Death, Medical content, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Pregnancy, and Emotional abuse

kbbru's review against another edition

emotional funny medium-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Domestic abuse, Suicide, Death of parent, Cursing, and Miscarriage

kestrel's review against another edition

emotional inspiring 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

A good one.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Domestic abuse, Infertility, and Miscarriage

rubyelizabethrambles's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective 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? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Miscarriage and Death

karenmsecrest's review against another edition

emotional fast-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

A slow burn with more pining and angst than I typically like, but the build up makes the pay off worthwhile. The happiest of happy endings - declarations of romantic love and familial love. Sebastian is a tender heart dreamboat. 

Also, this is something of a fantasy taking place in a Victorian England where women could study science AND become respected pubic speakers. But I like that fantasy. 

Check the content warnings. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Miscarriage

luna_a's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

3.75

Loved the first half. But than It kind of dragged for the rest of the book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Miscarriage