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mayo_confessionary's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Moderate: Sexual harassment and Sexual violence
Minor: Violence, Domestic abuse, Death, Stalking, and Toxic relationship
The female lead has a character arc dealing with her victim blaming tendencies, beware.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
dianaschmidty'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
4.0
Graphic: Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Toxic relationship, Rape, Physical abuse, and Stalking
rakizaka's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Sexual content and Sexual harassment
Minor: Murder, Toxic relationship, and Domestic abuse
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
sunsetcity'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
3.5
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and Toxic relationship
mikaelaandherbooks'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
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment
Minor: Death and Toxic relationship
amressing's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexism
Moderate: Child abuse and Physical abuse
Minor: Murder and Toxic relationship
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