Reviews with content warning for Mental illness - At First Spite

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At First Spite by Olivia Dade

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jen_nej's review against another edition

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3.25

Some heavy topics mixed with some absolute nonsense (non-derogatory) - definitely check the content warnings first!

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kitwhelan's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful slow-paced

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

4.0

I really enjoyed this sweet story about empowering a woman with depression (and, let’s be real, undiagnosed ADHD). It was steamy and emotional in all the right places.

What I didn’t like was the third act relationship problems.

It was so disappointing that we had to hear Matthew give in to his brother AGAIN. It’s would’ve been nice if he could’ve done work on himself while Athena was working on her issues, so when the time inevitably came for Johnny to petulantly demand Athena back like a toy, Mathew could have stood up to him then & there. Matthew needs therapy just as much as Athena!

That being said, it was a nice portrayal of loving & living through depression.

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willa_reads_books's review against another edition

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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? Yes

4.25

this book contains one of the sweetest and best scenes i have ever read in a romance novel. (

the bathing scene

). i love olivia dade’s books bc her characters are real and they address their problems is realistic ways. this book almost made me cry. i was jealous lmao

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cierrareads's review against another edition

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lighthearted relaxing 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? No

4.25

Lovely sweet romance! Loved the honest depiction of mental illness and recovery. These characters felt so well fleshed out and authentic.

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jennp28's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-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

4.0

More great curvy-girl MC vibes from Olivia Dade. This one gets intense for some bits in the middle there. Definitely check the content warnings if mental health is an issue for you. But thus story does a good job of weaving a love story around a crisis - there’s no magic fix, no loving someone enough to make it better, just acceptance and support. Some great romance tropes thrown in there and you have a pretty enjoyable (if emotional at times) read.

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brookey8888's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted relaxing fast-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

4.25

I really enjoyed this! I really appreciated the depression representation and thought it was handled well. Athena was such a wonderful character and just unapologetically herself. Matthew was the sweetest ever and was so cute. Their romance was so sweet as well. I liked the small town vibes and the friendships. This was also really funny had times, but had some more serious moments.

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