Reviews tagging 'Physical abuse'

The Graham Effect by Elle Kennedy

5 reviews

nmfcarney's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Physical abuse, and Murder

Moderate: Sexual assault

notamouse's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

3.0

🌶️🌶️

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Domestic abuse, and Gun violence

Moderate: Murder, Abandonment, Child abuse, Sexual assault, Sexism, Physical abuse, and Infidelity

abidavisf's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective 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

4.5

Yes. This is everything I want in a book: lovable characters who are actually kind even if/when they’re grumpy, tension, communication, and romance!

The Graham Effect is a love story but it’s also a tale of trauma and found family, forgiveness and when to choose not to forgive for the benefit of your own sanity, honesty and kindness. I am rooting for Gigi and Ryder all the way.

There was also the perfect amount of hockey in here. Having just finished another book marketed as a hockey romance that barely touched on it, I was ENGROSSED by the amount of hockey drama and detail in The Graham Effect. My only critique is that I wish we had more of Gigi and Ryder training together as their relationship progressed. Did they go from training to hooking up instead or did we just not see it? Surely they can do both!

A great read. Definitely recommend. 

P.S. When do I get to hear more about Diana? I’m worried. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Abandonment, Murder, and Death of parent

Minor: Infidelity, Sexual assault, Alcohol, Toxic relationship, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Toxic friendship, Cursing, Bullying, Domestic abuse, and Physical abuse

bookswithjess's review against another edition

dark emotional funny lighthearted 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Death of parent, Murder, Child abuse, and Physical abuse

brookiebooks's review against another edition

5.0

I missed these characters and this world so much. I loved Gigi and Ryder!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence, Physical abuse, Grief, Gun violence, Domestic abuse, Murder, and Death of parent