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the_vegan_bookworm's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
The plot felt rushed with a lot of things happening without a lot of build up to support it. I also didn't get to know any of the characters very well, especially Jennifer and Theo.
There were also a lot of elements of the book that were very confusing and/or unresolved.Why were Jen's parents murdered? Why did Simon do weird stalker things instead of just murdering Jen in the home he had ample access to? How is Theo so OBSCENELY wealthy? How did Theo even get into advertising?
I'm a big fan of Talia Hibbert in general, but this was not one of my favourite stories by her.
There were also a lot of elements of the book that were very confusing and/or unresolved.
I'm a big fan of Talia Hibbert in general, but this was not one of my favourite stories by her.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Kidnapping, Murder, and Sexual content
Moderate: Animal cruelty and Animal death
krisrow's review
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Kidnapping, Sexual harassment, and Racism
sugardustedbooks's review
dark
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
When a wrong email lands Jennifer in Theo’s office the attraction is instant for them both. Jennifer tells herself there is no way he’d be interested plus this is her job. Theo makes a futile attempt to squash his feelings because duh… but we all know how that works out don’t we?
“But then her common sense returned, loud, demanding, and sounding frighteningly like her Grandma’s voice.
Jennifer Johnson, you are not about to shit where you eat!
Yep. Definitely Grandma.”
As the title suggests Bad for the Boss is an office romance and does contain a power imbalance which TH states at the start of the book. Although Theo is still technically everyones boss and obviously in a position of power I’m glad he wasn’t directly involved in her everyday work tasks/supervision and as always I am thankful that Hibbert always writes dual points of view so you always know what both Theo and Jennifer are thinking/feeling. That being said, the amount of times I did a face palm and said “oh my god” out loud were many. For someone who built & runs a business Theo does not think before he speaks/acts and I really wanted to tell him to just chill for a second buddy. It got intense fast and I felt like everything was moving at lightening speed but once I reminded myself it was a 200 page quick read I was able to set that aside and just enjoy.
On top of navigating how messy this could make her job Jen also has a stalker. The girl can’t catch a break. I think it’s pretty easy to piece together but I don’t trust anyone so honestly everyone was a suspect. I liked the addition of a suspenseful storyline. It added some balance and intrigue throughout.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death of parent, Sexual content, and Violence
Moderate: Blood, Kidnapping, and Murder
caseythereader's review
dark
emotional
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Blood, Body shaming, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Dementia, Drug use, Fatphobia, Grief, Gun violence, Infidelity, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, and Violence
zombiezami's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
This book is evidence that practice makes perfect. I see the spirit of Talia Hibbert’s later books in this, but it’s not as good as those. The main thing that kept taking me out of the narrative was Theodore. I felt like his actions didn’t make a ton of sense. He’s 40+ and a partner at a notable company yet he seems to never have any work to do. I know CEO types do not work anywhere near as much as those under them, but I’d imagine that someone would reprimand him for the way he was acting.
Like others have said, the power imbalance is pretty uncomfortable, especially since Theodore is so controlling and doesn’t listen to what Jennifer wants, even about basic things, like not calling her Jenny. I just kept thinking about how easily an abusive person could and would take these same actions. I get that Theodore is supposed to be hot or whatever,but the fact that he was THAT obsessed with Jennifer after only a few days after they met made me feel like he was fetishizing the idea of her more than anything else. This was giving me “shiny human syndrome” vibes. As great as Jennifer might be, he didn’t really know her yet.
I wasn’t expecting the stalker plotline. It felt like more of a distraction than anything else, especially sinceplot lines like that of Lilliana didn’t really get resolved.
Like others have said, the power imbalance is pretty uncomfortable, especially since Theodore is so controlling and doesn’t listen to what Jennifer wants, even about basic things, like not calling her Jenny. I just kept thinking about how easily an abusive person could and would take these same actions. I get that Theodore is supposed to be hot or whatever,
I wasn’t expecting the stalker plotline. It felt like more of a distraction than anything else, especially since
Content Warnings
Graphic: Stalking, Kidnapping, Sexual content, Animal death, Death of parent, Death, Cursing, Murder, and Confinement
Moderate: Blood, Body shaming, Medical content, Fatphobia, and Drug use
Minor: Racism, Cancer, and Vomit
Sexual harassment
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