Reviews tagging 'Kidnapping'

Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover

14 reviews

daydaybookbay's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring sad fast-paced

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

3.75

I rated this book an 7.5 out of 10. This emotional story hits close to home in multiple ways. It's easy to put yourself into each character's shoes and understand their individual point of views. I feel the story would've been more enjoyable without the romance. 

This was a quick read for me, and I have some mixed feelings. I really enjoyed the story of Kenna and her journey to get her daughter back. She had everything going against her, but she knew that her daughter was the entire world and wanted to be a positive addition to her life. I wish the focus of the book was more on Kenna than anything else. 

I felt there were additions to the story that I couldn't care less about. The shmexy scenes were toned down slightly, but I could've done without them in general. I didn't want a relationship. I also felt this was a typical romcom... nothing new. It accomplished the goal of getting people emotional, but the story is the same.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, Mental illness, Sexual content, Car accident, Suicidal thoughts, and Blood

Minor: Addiction, Abandonment, Kidnapping, Violence, Drug abuse, Cursing, and Pregnancy

ashe01's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

It took a little longer for me to get through this book. There were great little moments throughout, but I just couldn’t get into Kenna’s character. As much as I hate to say it, her relationship with Ledger was very annoying at times. However, the last few chapters of the book made up for a lot and made me really enjoy the ending; even leaving me wanting at least another chapter, or longer epilogue!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Car accident, and Death

Moderate: Cursing, Alcohol, Death of parent, and Sexual content

Minor: Kidnapping and Drug use

alyssaa04's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Car accident, Grief, Death, Gore, Mental illness, Violence, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual content, Suicide attempt, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Blood, Body horror, Pregnancy, and Medical trauma

Minor: Confinement, Kidnapping, Alcohol, Drug use, Pregnancy, and Vomit

minttus's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

• 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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Car accident

Minor: Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol, Suicidal thoughts, Cursing, and Kidnapping

bookedandbusy's review against another edition

dark sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

I loved this book so much. It had me tearing up so often and I really loved seeing the character development with all the characters 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Car accident, Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, Pregnancy, and Death

Moderate: Vomit and Child abuse

Minor: Kidnapping

One of the characters mentions a couple of times that Kenna’s daughter is kidnapped, and that’s why Kenna can’t see her, but this is not the case and Diem is safe the entire book, she’s frightened by a fight Ledger and Patrick have and begins to cry, but she’s not hurt or mistreated in any way.

weyheyitsrachel's review against another edition

dark emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Minor: Kidnapping

taylorsevalia's review against another edition

challenging emotional mysterious reflective tense slow-paced

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

1.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Car accident, Abandonment, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Sexual content, Grief, and Cursing

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Medical content, Kidnapping, Blood, Violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Medical trauma, and Drug use

elspethmigliore's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

It was good! I think it dragged on for way too long and it felt like a chore to finish it, but the storyline was nice! I really, really loved the ending, though I wish we could've seen more of a make-up story with Kenna, Grace, and Patrick. 

*edit*
now that I'm thinking abt it, i really am not a fan. idk it was bleh. whenever someone talks about it i cringe 

would most likely reread it, but not definitely ☑️

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Car accident, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Drug use, Grief, Violence, and Vomit

Moderate: Pregnancy

Minor: Murder, Infertility, and Kidnapping

jadeilona_'s review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Car accident, Blood, Death, Grief, Sexual content, and Abandonment

Moderate: Child abuse

Minor: Kidnapping, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide, Death of parent, Medical content, and Murder

bmhcomsing's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense fast-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

The main character is so easy to relate to and proves how that one mess up can actually impact your whole life. The way she feels so consumed by emotion that she can’t show any is very relatable and the way she overcomes that is inspiring. I loved it and couldn’t put it down! I teared up several times but overall a very easy and quick read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Blood, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Body horror, Drug use, Grief, Sexual content, Car accident, and Death

Minor: Kidnapping, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Suicidal thoughts, and Addiction