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yvo_about_books's review
4.0
“Fear is a powerful motivator, but so is love.”
I loved the first Bromance Book Club book, and I decided to read the rest of the series while memories of the characters are still fresh. Add the fact that I really liked Braden Mack's character in the first book, and I've been looking forward to read Undercover Bromance. It's true that Liv wasn't my favorite character in the first book, and I'm still not that big of a fan of her in this sequel, but thanks to Mack and the rest of the characters I still had a brilliant time reading it. I didn't expect this story to be quite so serious, as it has a heavy focus on sexual assault and power imbalance at the workplace. I liked how the topic was incorporated into the plot though, and I was rooting for them as they try to bring the bastard down. The only reason I didn't rate it higher is probably because of Liv; her stubbornness and attitude made it very hard to like her character, and it took way too long for her character to fully redeem herself. I absolutely loved Mack's character though, as well as the rest of the book club members and the new characters incorporated. I literally flew through this story, and I already can't wait to read the next book and learn more about Alexis.
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Violence, Alcoholism, Abandonment, Bullying, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Stalking, Cursing, and Sexism
Minor: War, Death, Infidelity, and Murder
singalana's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Minor: Alcohol, Misogyny, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, and Sexual assault
courtnoodles's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Graphic: Bullying, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Alcohol, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Stalking, and Violence
Minor: Abandonment
kirareadssometimes's review
- 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
3.5
Graphic: Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Bullying, Sexual assault, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Murder
iamsammie27's review
- 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
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, and Bullying
pinkberryoasis's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Bullying, Sexism, and Sexual assault
Minor: Murder
josephinereadsbooks's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Police brutality, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Violence
katie_the_librarian's review
- 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
4.5
Also, this book has no business being as good as it is. I may have cried through the last 3 chapters because of the emotional punch of real-life questions--what if I give control of my happiness to someone else? What if I found out they lied to me? What if I become the monster I fear?--is just *chef's kiss* perfect.
My only quibble would be to include more diverse characters, either in terms of body type, racial/ethnic makeup, or neuro-diversity. You're already writing feminist romance, so make it intersectional!
Graphic: Bullying, Sexism, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Violence