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The Bodyguard by Katherine Center

70 reviews

danielle_isreading's review

emotional funny hopeful 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

4.0

In this book’s author’s note, Katherine Center says she needed to write a book that just had a lot of light. She succeeded.

This book was really enjoyable! I literally read it in just a few hours. Here’s the reality though: this book was not written to feel like a book. It was written to feel like *a movie*. 

I’m not a huge fan of fourth wall-style writing, usually. It worked here because of how intentional it was. And it legit took me until the epilogue until I realized: it’s a freaking movie narration. 

I do hate that Center ascribed to my least fav book trope: the horrible best friend, leaving FMC friendless.

Honestly though, Hannah and Jack and the Stapleton were so compelling, and the motley crew of side characters were really effective.

Just a fun escapist book. Perfect to enjoy in summer.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, and Death

jcole32's review against another edition

emotional funny 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? No

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Violence, Stalking, Kidnapping, and Grief

Minor: Suicidal thoughts

meganrey1's review

emotional lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.0

I just wish the ending wasn’t as predictable. But the romantic story overall stole my whole heart!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Car accident

Moderate: Mental illness, Cancer, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt

Minor: Alcoholism, Addiction, and Death

willa_reads_books's review

emotional lighthearted reflective 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

4.0

i actually didn’t like hannah at first, but as her character developed, she became much more likeable. the premise was fun. i almost cried a few times. it was good :)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief and Stalking

Moderate: Gun violence, Cancer, Car accident, and Death of parent

Minor: Alcoholism, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Suicidal thoughts, and Medical content

sebradley29's review

funny inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing slow-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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Toxic relationship, Violence, Vomit, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Toxic friendship, Bullying, Cancer, Body shaming, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Medical content, Stalking, Suicide, Addiction, Alcoholism, Mental illness, Murder, Physical abuse, Chronic illness, and Death

lindseycornett's review

emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Stalking

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Car accident, Domestic abuse, Death, Death of parent, and Suicide attempt

miss_vonnegut's review

funny lighthearted

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

4.5

This is almost 5 stars--I really enjoyed it. There were times when it felt a bit like the old trope of "she's not like other girls," which isn't something I like. That aside, it was a fun and enjoyable read. I like the characters and I loved that the female character was the bodyguard (honestly that's the whole reason I read it). I would have liked for her to showcase more of her bodyguard skills, but there were several moments where she did and it was fantastic.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Car accident, and Stalking

Moderate: Alcoholism and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Gun violence and Blood

gabs_parr's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Car accident, Stalking, Gun violence, Death of parent, and Death

Minor: Mental illness, Vomit, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, and Cursing

matthewslaura's review against another edition

funny lighthearted 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

4.0

Okay I love Jack and Hannah & I love how real they felt. I read this stupidly fast because it was like watching a movie. I’m definitely going to read more books by Katherine Center in the future.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Cancer, Sexual content, Stalking, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, Car accident, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Suicidal thoughts, Child abuse, Death, Violence, and Addiction

amy_reads_stuff's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• 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

Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Toxic relationship, Cancer, Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, and Suicide attempt