Reviews tagging 'Stalking'

The Proposal by Jasmine Guillory

17 reviews

citymouse's review against another edition

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Stalking

thenovelmaura's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted fast-paced

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

2.0

I had to read several reviews before I could put my finger on what bothered me about this book, but I figured it out! This romance has no plot and no stakes. The main characters refused to date because... they wanted to keep it casual, or something? But yes, the most action in this book takes place during the initial meet cute scene, and the rest is just snippets of Nik's life strung together. There's no real conflict here and nothing keeping the leads apart besides their own stubbornness. Of course we love two POC leads and a diverse friend group, but this one was otherwise disappointing since Guillory is such a popular author.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Death of parent

Minor: Stalking and Racism

onefineelephant's review against another edition

lighthearted reflective medium-paced

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

2.5

5/10. The majority of the book was decent, if a bit bland. I was a bit confused about where the story was going considering both characters insisted on having a casual relationship. Also, both of the characters were slightly lackluster but I was certain that it would pick up once the characters realized that they were in love. However, I could not have been more wrong. The characters seemed to progress along nicely in their romance. But all of a sudden there's a declaration of love that literally came out of nowhere and the one mc gets mad at the other for not saying it back and then they say all kinds of nasty things that I would never consider forgivable. Then, the other mc realizes that they love the other in such an anticlimactic way and they just forgive the other after the awful things they said. Seriously, page 264 on I was flabbergasted at the absurdity and non-romance in a romance book nonetheless! At this point, I'm only going to read the last book in the series because I am holding out hope that the antagonistic nature is going to save it.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Sexual content, Alcohol, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, and Grief

Moderate: Miscarriage, Emotional abuse, and Stalking

jenna_justi2004's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted sad fast-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Biphobia, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Gore, Grief, Mental illness, Misogyny, Alcohol, Child abuse, Cultural appropriation, Emotional abuse, Medical content, Miscarriage, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Chronic illness, Classism, Body shaming, Car accident, Cursing, Racism, Stalking, Gaslighting, Homophobia, Infertility, Medical trauma, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Death, Hate crime, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, and Physical abuse

quasinaut's review against another edition

emotional funny medium-paced

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

2.25

Noooo. Not much happens, there's little chemistry between the characters, and Carlos is controlling and arrogant (which others call him out on, jokingly, but it's actually a problem)! Maybe could have been better had it not been framed as a romance, which may have allowed for more depth in the plot and interactions with side characters. (I wanna read more about Dana and Natalie!)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, and Death of parent

Minor: Stalking and Racism

ashleycmms's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• 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? It's complicated

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Death of parent, Sexual content, Medical content, Grief, Emotional abuse, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Stalking

lasafica_reads's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Death of parent, and Medical content

Moderate: Biphobia, Emotional abuse, Grief, Gaslighting, Misogyny, and Pregnancy

Minor: Child abuse, Stalking, Racism, and Sexual harassment

juliaaaaa's review against another edition

funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

If you’ve read any of Guillory’s other writings and liked them you*have* to read this one. It’s (in my opinion) her best of the wedding date series. The characters are loveable, the story is sweet, and it’s so funny at times i couldn’t help laughing out loud. Definitely would recommend to anyone who likes romanc. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent

Minor: Stalking and Domestic abuse

allthat_jazz's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Biphobia, Body shaming, Bullying, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Stalking, and Toxic relationship

leighannebfd3b's review against another edition

funny hopeful reflective

• 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Medical content, Medical trauma, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Sexism, Sexual content, Stalking, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Biphobia