Reviews tagging 'Toxic relationship'

Play With Me by Becka Mack

11 reviews

fiwwa's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted 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

i figured out what makes this so long is the fact that there's one spice chapter for every three chapters LOL but with that much quantity, it's not repetitive and well always... interesting. i know we're reading this book for the romance and definitely not to know more about hockey as a sport soo not complaining !!! the only ick i have is how they have a name for everything, i'm not even gonna talk about it. it's realy funny though—i laughed A LOT, hot, and yet still so angsty. i love jenniegarrett and their friendship with each other + with the others <3

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Alcoholism, Death of parent, Sexual harassment, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Pregnancy

ambercunningham's review against another edition

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? No

5.0

My obsession with this book is unhealthy. I am unhinged for Garrett and Jennie. Jennie is one of the most relatable and fucking funny heroines on planet earth. Garrett is absolutely in my fictional boyfriend hall of fame forever. And the scene where Carter and Ollie’s daughter’s name is revealed? No, uh uh, I can’t handle it. Had me SOBBING. The emotional depth of this book combined with one of the best found family executions I’ve ever read make this an ultimate fav for me. And the spice? Fan-fucking-tastic. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting, Bullying, Alcoholism, Death of parent, Car accident, Emotional abuse, Medical content, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Grief

annekehordijk's review

funny hopeful inspiring relaxing medium-paced

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

4.5

This series is the first one that represents healthy communication for me. Usually I have to resist shouting 'just tell him you feel that way!' to romance books. Whereas here, they do just that and work through it. It's refreshing. The banter is awesome! The teasing, the 'touch her and die' and the 'you'll be safe with me' (both ways!) made me smile throughout the entire book. Loved it and can't wait to read the next one in this series!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Car accident, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual harassment, Addiction, Death of parent, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Bullying

kirareadssometimes's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted 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

5.0

I love the teammates sister trope and this book is top tier! So fun and addictive. Definitely had a heavier storyline than the first book, but it just made you feel like you had more insight into the characters. Garrett is so compassionate and caring. He and Jenny’s dynamic felt very natural and easy. Absolutely devouring this series!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Violence, Death of parent, Grief, Sexual assault, Bullying, Car accident, and Sexual content

Moderate: Alcoholism, Body shaming, and Pregnancy

absolutely_court's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Grief

Minor: Eating disorder, Body shaming, Pregnancy, Addiction, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Car accident, Alcoholism, Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, Toxic relationship, and Sexual violence

kat7794's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing slow-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Car accident, Eating disorder, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Addiction, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Cursing, and Death of parent

amre23's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted tense 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Addiction, Sexual content, Death of parent, Toxic relationship, Sexual assault, Abandonment, Mental illness, Sexual harassment, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Toxic friendship, and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Gaslighting, Car accident, Injury/Injury detail, Suicidal thoughts, and Pregnancy

Minor: Eating disorder, Medical content, and Vomit

bookswithca's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted 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? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Toxic friendship, Pregnancy, Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Car accident, Bullying, Death of parent, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Violence

chelsearose's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship and Sexual content

Moderate: Bullying, Alcohol, Pregnancy, Body shaming, Sexual harassment, and Alcoholism

Minor: Medical content

sami_leigh's review against another edition

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

4.75

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.75/5

🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️/5

I’m so used to giving up only pieces of myself, I don’t even know how to be whole with someone anymore.

Being with you is like watching my favourite TV show. I’m always on the edge of my seat, waiting to see what comes next.

You’re safe with me.

🏒 First person dual POV

🏒 Best friend’s sister

🏒 Friends to friends-with-benefits to lovers

🏒 Ice Hockey player/ dancer

🏒 Banter 👌🏻

🏒 Found family 

🏒 Possessive MMC

🏒 FMC with BDE (& he loves her for it 🙌🏻)

🏒 Spice 🥵 (praise & toys) 

🏒 Nicknames!

🏒 Body respect; challenging damaging standards in some dance culture

🏒 Well established secondary characters, setting up future books; Olivia, Cara, & Emily 😍

🏒 MC growth; development of healthy communication, pasta family trauma, issues with self worth & trust from a previous traumatic relationship.

🏒 Consent Culture & Sex Positivity 🙌🏻

🏒 Epilogue
🏒 Adam’s story is coming in 2023!

Available on Kindle Unlimited.

⚠️ Death of a parent (not on page), violence (mild), pregnancy, car accident, alcoholism (not MC), sexism & misogyny (via secondary characters), toxic relationship (in past), sexual harassment/assault (non-consensual recording in past relationship), vomit.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Sexism, Sexual assault, Car accident, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Misogyny, and Alcoholism

Minor: Vomit