Reviews tagging 'Mental illness'

The Score by Elle Kennedy

22 reviews

vnavarro's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted sad 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Alcohol, Death, Drug abuse, Addiction, Chronic illness, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Suicidal thoughts, Cancer, Car accident, Mental illness, and Drug use

lafe's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted sad 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? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Grief, Sexual content, and Chronic illness

Moderate: Alcohol, Car accident, Cancer, Drug use, Death of parent, and Mental illness

Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Cancer

yoohanna's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted relaxing sad medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Death of parent, Drug use, Death, Alcohol, Drug abuse, and Mental illness

Minor: Mental illness and Cancer

bbygirl21's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful sad medium-paced

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

4.0

Okay this one was definitely a tear jerker towards the end there. I can't believe what happened to Beau. I'm still in shock. 

I loved this whole book though. It's not my favorite out of the three books I've read so far but it was still a fantastic read. I was laughing pretty often anime reading this. I absolutely loved Dean and Allie together. I'm glad Allie found someone who wasn't going to hold her back or hurt her(at least not intentionally). 

I hated Sean in this book. Which was surprising because I really liked him in the last book. But he was an absolute asshole in this book. And we really get to see just how toxic the relationship between Allie and Sean really was. The things he said to her and the names he called her were just downright appalling and I'm so glad that Allie stood her ground the entire book and refused to get back with him(and even to just be friends with him in the end).

I loved seeing the appearances from the previous characters again. I love how protective Garrett was of Allie(with Allie being his girlfriend Hannah's best friend) when everyone found out about Dean and Allie's relationship. Logan was just hilarious as always. I wish Tucker had shown up more, but with that cliffhanger I understand a little bit why he was somewhat MIA throughout this book. And I'm excited to get into his and Sabrina's story.

All in all I'm still completely loving series and can't wait to continue it. I'm getting through these books faster than I thought I would. That's how good they are. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Drug abuse, Drug use, Alcohol, and Grief

Moderate: Death, Death of parent, Chronic illness, Stalking, Vomit, Emotional abuse, Bullying, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Cancer, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Mental illness, Pregnancy, Self harm, and Violence

mwmason01's review

emotional funny hopeful 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Drug use, and Alcohol

Moderate: Mental illness and Suicidal thoughts

chelsearose's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted fast-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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Car accident, Death, Alcohol, Drug use, Grief, Death of parent, and Chronic illness

Minor: Mental illness

chloek608's review against another edition

lighthearted 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

4.0

 I recommend this book if you like: 
-NA romance 
-College ice hockey trope 
-fling to relationship 

This is the third book in the Briar U series and this story focuses on Allie and Dean. 

Allie has just ended things with her long term controlling boyfriend Sean and Dean is there to take her mind off her break up. Things were supposed to be casual as Dean is not the relationship type but they both feel this rare connection. 

Dean has rich parents and a place in NY and was supposed to go to law school after College. But when he has to help teach the young ice hockey team he falls in love with coaching and wants to pursue that. 

<spolier>Allie ends up landing an acting role in NY and Dean lands a coaching role in NY too. I am looking forward to reading their novella. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Drug use, and Alcohol

Minor: Mental illness

jules_c's review against another edition

emotional funny tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Cursing, Death, Grief, and Sexual content

Moderate: Car accident, Mental illness, Death of parent, Drug use, Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Vomit and Addiction

clairemurray's review against another edition

dark emotional funny lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Ouuuu this was a good one, each book in this series gets better and better. LOVE the sexual tension in this book!! Was really interesting getting to know the playboy dean and see why his brain works the way it does. Love Allie as a girl next door character. The chemistry between these too is literally on fire. Job well done by Elle Kennedy once again!! Bravo 👏👏👏

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol and Sexual content

Moderate: Emotional abuse and Chronic illness

Minor: Cancer, Vomit, Mental illness, Pregnancy, Drug use, and Suicide attempt

kb33's review

emotional lighthearted sad medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Sexual content, and Cursing

Moderate: Drug use and Grief

Minor: Sexual harassment, Suicidal thoughts, Infidelity, Car accident, Death of parent, Cancer, Mental illness, Chronic illness, and Death