Reviews tagging 'Death'

The Ex Talk by Rachel Lynn Solomon

20 reviews

filipa_maia's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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

3.5

I enjoyed, but did not love, this book. The classic "enemies-to-lovers" trope that is, apparently, in fashion now... very cliche.

The story is nice, they are a very cute couple, I really enjoyed their relationship and was rooting for them. But at the same time she is really annoying with that "age difference" thing -  it's 5 years, not 50! Calm down! He is not annoying, but is described like every other man in a romance: tall, strong, hot, and even though is sexually inexperienced off course that he was the full Kama Sutra mastered! Ok, he is honest and really, really, likes her which makes him very desirable and redeems his other characteristics.

My favorite couple was, obviously, her mother and the new husband. Their stories of loss broke my heart. I would read a full book just telling their stories.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Sexism, Death of parent, and Grief

Minor: Alcohol, Cancer, and Cursing

wherethewildreadsare's review against another edition

funny hopeful medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent and Death

hayleyw's review

emotional hopeful lighthearted 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Sexual harassment, Sexism, Death of parent, Misogyny, Cursing, and Sexual content

Minor: Racism, Terminal illness, and Vomit

readwithde's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

5.0

This is a perfect fun and steamy read! I always prefer dual POVs in romances, but I felt like Shay and Dom both communicated very well (which makes sense for people in radio/communications), so I felt like I got enough content from both of them. 

Though the start was a bit slow, the pace picked up quickly. There were some times where the plot stretched a bit,

like an office sending two people away for the weekend, but to a place with only one bedroom?

but overall, it didn't ruin the story or break verisimilitude for me.

The banter and tension between Shay and Dominic is so great, and I'm glad that it stayed that way through the entire book. They have such great chemistry, whether rivals, friends, or more; it gives the book a grounded feeling -- they are who they are throughout the narrative. 

I liked the side plot of Shay's life (her mom remarrying, her best friend possibly moving away), but it made the book feel like her story alone. I would have loved to have some current Dominic drama, but that may have cluttered the story a bit. 

Overall, I'm trying to find something to criticize, and I can't. It was emotional without being sad or dark, it was lighthearted but covered real issues with race and gender, and it was steamy and romantic while being vulnerable and fun. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Cursing, Death of parent, Grief, Misogyny, and Sexism

Minor: Alcohol, Cancer, Death, Injury/Injury detail, and Racism

crystalmethany's review

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Cursing

Moderate: Death of parent, Sexism, and Grief

Minor: Cancer and Death

strickortreat's review

emotional funny lighthearted 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

4.0

Very cute rom-com!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Sexism, and Misogyny

Moderate: Death of parent and Death

rbookish's review

emotional fast-paced

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

3.0

its good, but i feel like it wasn't the best book 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Sexual content, and Sexism

saadiasreads's review

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent, Death, Grief, Misogyny, and Sexism

Minor: Racism

shelbyjo's review against another edition

emotional funny relaxing 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

Really cute book overall. It had a fun storyline, great characters, funny banter, and awesome chemistry. The narrator of the audio book was excellent as well.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Death of parent, Grief, Sexism, and Misogyny

Minor: Cancer

ritareadstrash's review

emotional funny tense medium-paced

• 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

Moderate: Grief and Misogyny

Minor: Cancer and Death