Reviews tagging 'Bullying'

Losers: Part I by Harley Laroux

50 reviews

lindacobas's review against another edition

dark 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

3.0

It was fun to read! I wish it had more showing and not telling. I wanted more that lust, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. I am going to read part 2 for sure. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Bullying, and Suicidal thoughts

b00kl0v3rastro's review against another edition

dark emotional funny sad tense 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? No

5.0

This is my favourite book of all time!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Sexual content, Panic attacks/disorders, Bullying, Fatphobia, Gaslighting, Cursing, Physical abuse, Child abuse, Death of parent, Drug use, Gun violence, Domestic abuse, Body shaming, Biphobia, Death, Emotional abuse, Racial slurs, Sexual violence, and Toxic friendship

noelle_julianna's review against another edition

dark emotional sad 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Toxic friendship, Mental illness, Sexual content, Stalking, Biphobia, Outing, Panic attacks/disorders, Addiction, Classism, Bullying, Religious bigotry, Gaslighting, Homophobia, Toxic relationship, and Violence

Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Bullying, Abandonment, Addiction, and Blood

Minor: Grief, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Outing, Sexual violence, Mental illness, Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, Religious bigotry, Self harm, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Terminal illness, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Addiction, Bullying, Gaslighting, Hate crime, Sexism, Toxic friendship, and Violence

meowrie's review against another edition

adventurous dark medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Sexual content, Domestic abuse, Violence, Gun violence, Homophobia, and Bullying

fictionalized_bliss's review

dark 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Drug use, Violence, Toxic friendship, Blood, Sexual content, Alcohol, Cursing, and Bullying

nwabi_ngoqo's review

adventurous dark emotional tense 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? It's complicated

5.0

I enjoyed this book a lot. It is dark, it is emotional and it is SEXY. I love the fact that everyone has somewhat of an arch with Jess and even Jess’ character develops so well. I am not a fan of bully romances but this one was done well. Not only was Jess (as the bully) remorseful about her actions, there were moments in the past when she was doing the bullying where she felt remorse and also when she showed kindness and empathy towards her victims. The way they each fell for Jess and Jess fell for them in return was so well done and written. I have a soft spot for Lucan and can’t wait to read the 2nd part.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Biphobia, Homophobia, Sexual content, and Bullying

beccisays's review

challenging dark emotional medium-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

4.5

Perfectly covers all the history and character development The Dare (prequel novella) was crying out for. I really loved this group of MCs, it’s reignited my interest in RH. I think the inclusion of more polyamory based dynamics added depth and connection, as well as the found family aspect. 

It’s a spicy as hell read, with lots of scenes which really push the boundaries of kink and BDSM. Although not all of it was to my personal taste, things are handled for the most part respectfully and realistically with a big emphasis on consent, communication and hard/soft limits.

The plot is for the most part irrelevant and at some points non-existent but the character development and romance building makes up for it, so you don’t feel the lack IMO.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse, Sexual content, Alcohol, Bullying, Toxic friendship, Cursing, and Sexual violence

Minor: Death of parent and Religious bigotry

agnesreads2042's review

dark emotional tense 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Minor: Bullying and Eating disorder

avani_luna_surya's review

challenging dark emotional reflective sad 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Cursing, Physical abuse, Toxic friendship, Bullying, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Emotional abuse, and Violence

karalara's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional slow-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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Injury/Injury detail, and Sexual content

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Stalking, Mental illness, Bullying, and Blood

Minor: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, and Physical abuse