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vj_thompson's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
It was a frustrating read, but I would still recommend because the friendship the Bromance have with each other is touching and shows what support between men should look like. Hyping each other during a rough break up or hard time in a marriage. To be there and listen. That what I love about this series. Vlad, aka the Russian, is also too funny. He’s probably one of my favorite characters 💙
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Sexism, Abandonment, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Misogyny, and Cursing
Moderate: Grief, Domestic abuse, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, and Child abuse
Minor: Alcoholism, Vomit, Injury/Injury detail, and Murder
amberinpieces's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Moderate: Infidelity, Cursing, Sexism, Domestic abuse, Sexual content, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Alcohol, Child abuse, Murder, Violence, Vomit, Injury/Injury detail, and Stalking
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
mtnest's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Sexual content, Sexual assault, Violence, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Alcohol, and Cursing
izziepng's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I always start my reviews like that but it’s true I love the feminism from EVERYONE (well technically not Hop but he gets there) and I love Mack (is he still mack or Braden now idk) and Liv (totally get her insecurities) Vlad/ The Russian made me giggle so much he’s a cutie patootie pie even with the gas he is. the boys bromance is adorable and how much they care for each other. I don’t think i’ll read Thea and Gavin’s book i’m not one to like a “second chance” romance but i might like Alexis and Noah’s but I hope there is more for the rest of the guys stories
Hop giving Liv the book that Mack gave him is super cute and such a nice way to show how much he cares about her without saying it. you know like his actions mean more then words that saying how ever it goes.
Rosie and Livs talk made me cry (not even kidding I sobbed this was I’m pretty sure my first time crying over a book too)
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Sexual content, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Misogyny
Minor: Abandonment, Cursing, and Murder
haley49's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing, Sexual harassment, Rape, and Sexual assault
Minor: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Classism, and War
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
booksandlemonade's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Graphic: Sexual harassment
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Death of parent, Murder, and Cursing
meredith_williams_'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
2.75
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Domestic abuse, and Cursing
linesiunderline's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
You’ll get some of that here, but something was off in the balance and development of the plot threads I think. I know this is a Rom Com, but I did not feel that the #MeToo element was treated seriously enough. Something jarred about the ending, with Liv and the book club swooping in to save the day and expose Royce in a kind of a goofy, half bungled climax. I’m not sure how you could write a #MeToo narrative with comedic elements successfully. It’s conceivable but it didn’t happen here.
Liv and Mack needed more airtime. Their connection was not as convincing as those of the central couples in the other books.
Still, there were some laughs and some fiery moments and I sure love the fellas in the Bookclub. It’s a great series and I will happily recommend it.
Moderate: Alcohol, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, and Toxic relationship