Reviews tagging 'Alcohol'

A Little Bit Country by Brian D. Kennedy

5 reviews

afoolishfigment's review

funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

3.5

The book was a nice fun read, I enjoyed the characters for the most part! 
I called the 'twist' near the end early on, so I wasn't too surprised. 
The characters were a little bit whiny at times, and I may have eye rolled at them more than I would have liked to, but for two "teenagers" I can can accept it. 
My one question though, while I know it happens, why do we need to have high schoolers drink so casually? 🤔

Overall it was a nice feel good read, exactly what it was supposed to be. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcohol

fanboyriot's review

emotional funny 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

5.0

Read For:

😘 RomCom

☕️ Family Secrets

🎡 Dollywood Vibes 

🤫 Secret Relationship

🏳️‍🌈 Gay Country Music

The backstory to this was so good, the family secrets, hidden songs, and some good old gay country music.  As someone who grew up listening to country music it is so satisfying to see all the queer artists gaining recognition.  So I loved this book and Emmett fully committed to his dream.

I am so happy with how this book ended.  I was a little nervous there for a second.  The internalized homophobia ran deep.  Having said that the character development was amazing.  All the characters were written nicely, they had depth and personality.  I really enjoyed reading this.

Release Date: 07, June 2022

POV: Switching, First Person

Spice: 🌶️ (mentioned)

Rep: Gay (MCs), BIPOC (SCs), Multiple Sclerosis (MC’s Mom)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness and Homophobia

Moderate: Alcohol, Religious bigotry, Racism, Medical content, and Classism

Minor: Infidelity, Cursing, Sexual content, and Grief

glorytowers05's review

emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Chronic illness, Homophobia, and Religious bigotry

Moderate: Alcohol

Minor: Death of parent, Outing, Sexual content, and Racism

moodreadererin's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring 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? No

3.25

This was a book club book. I listened to the audiobook. the narrators did an amazing job. I believe the author had the story plotted out well . I enjoyed seeing some of the plot twists and it was neat seeing them working at a park inspired by one I grew up going to  . I did struggle getting through this book due how Luke treated Emmett through most of the book. I also felt that some of Emmett's actions came off selfish at the beginning . The character development and the ending made this book worth the listen . I did end up liking the characters . I also liked the plot twist. I was glad I stuck with it .

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Chronic illness, Homophobia, and Medical content

Moderate: Infidelity and Grief

Minor: Outing

imstephtacular's review

emotional hopeful inspiring fast-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia

Moderate: Medical content, Classism, Alcohol, Chronic illness, Cursing, Lesbophobia, and Grief

Minor: Outing, Infidelity, and Hate crime