Reviews tagging 'Panic attacks/disorders'

Take the Lead by Alexis Daria

4 reviews

nitya's review against another edition

relaxing 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

3.5

Didn't think this would be so steamy..glad to be wrong 🥵🥵

Also can't believe this is the author's debut!! In the best way

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Sexual harassment and Panic attacks/disorders

Sexual harassment isn't with the main pairing, but does happen to one of the main characters

duckyreads's review

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.5

I absolutely loved this! In this remastered version of Alexis Daria's debut novel, we follow Gina Morales, a professional dancer that is determined to make it to the finals of her dance competition show, and Stone Nielson, a reality TV show star that is her celebrity partner. I really enjoyed the emotional build-up between the couple as they learn to trust each other both on the stage and off it. 

Alexis Daria's writing style is very fluid and it immediately immerses you into the "Dance Off!" world. This is the perfect sizzling read for Valentine's Day!

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and Netgalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders

sdupont's review

emotional lighthearted 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

This is a solid romance from Alexis Daria, perfect for fans of Dancing with the Stars. Gina and Stone have chemistry from the start that both try to avoid but that can only be denied for so long with forced proximity as dance partners on a reality show. I enjoyed the fun behind the scenes aspects of the show. As a dancer myself I appreciated that the difficulty and skills required were highlighted in this story. This book did leave me wanting more of an emotional connection to be shown on the pages not just the characters sexual chemistry. I would recommend this book for a light fun read!


*I received the ARC for free from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.*

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Racism and Medical content

bookwormbullet's review against another edition

lighthearted relaxing slow-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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Alcoholism and Emotional abuse