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jadehusdanhicks's review
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
While the subplot of the book isn’t bad, of which is a story uncovering illegal activity in a club in london from the point of view of the journalist. Unfortunately that is ruined by the fact that this entire book is essentially a wattpad/ao3 like smut fest. And honestly as much as I can appreciate spice just as much as the next person it ruined it for me.
Truly a shame as the two MC’s are childhood friends reconnecting in the wildest ways so had it been more chill with the smut or maybe had a more direct focus on the story being uncovered by our journalist in the book I think it would’ve ranked higher with me
Truly a shame as the two MC’s are childhood friends reconnecting in the wildest ways so had it been more chill with the smut or maybe had a more direct focus on the story being uncovered by our journalist in the book I think it would’ve ranked higher with me
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
katebrownreads's review against another edition
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gaslighting
Minor: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Sexual violence
hannahmichele5's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
tense
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
5.0
Okay but like.... I am still in SHOCK at how much I loved this book?!?! Scandalized by Ivy Owens is easily one of my top romance novels of the year. I am such a sucker for a famous person/normal person trope and it was executed so well in this book. Scandalized encompassed everything that makes my (personal!) ideal contemporary romance novel - funny banter, palpable chemistry, some serious themes woven in, supportive best friends/inner circle, and high quality steam that moves the story forward. This is an insta-love story, which I often find difficult to connect with, but I was sucked in from page 1. I am about to pre-order a physical copy because I neeeeeeeed this in my collection.
Be mindful of the CWs - the MC is a journalist covering a story of sexual assault coverup. There is not much on page but always take care of yourself and be cautious of CWs on any book. <3
Thank you to Gallery Books for this advanced copy. I believe this comes out on 8/23! Will share review on my IG soon!
Be mindful of the CWs - the MC is a journalist covering a story of sexual assault coverup. There is not much on page but always take care of yourself and be cautious of CWs on any book. <3
Thank you to Gallery Books for this advanced copy. I believe this comes out on 8/23! Will share review on my IG soon!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment
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