Reviews tagging 'Emotional abuse'

A Worthy Opponent: Wicked Villains, Book 3 by Katee Robert

52 reviews

thanmayi's review against another edition

dark emotional medium-paced

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

5.0

 Out of all the books, this was the most plot-heavy in a good way, I love the way their relationship developed and the entire book shaped. I also loved that Tink was shown as a fat character without mentioning her sizing or anything this way people could understand it to their liking without feeling insecure (some books show a size 10 as fat which is…stupid?) anyways I loved how she was so confident but they humanized her with her insecurities and balanced her out perfectly.

NOW HOOK is the sort of man I’d marry, 100% no questions asked. He’s sweet and understanding and is a really good dom overall. I liked the way their time with others was shown as and the way they fit so perfectly.

They were probably my favorite couple of the series as well, anyways pick this up fir sure it’s worth it…the entire series is. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, and Sexual content

Moderate: Death

zabeishumanish's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark 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

4.75

This was a lovely read. There was an incredibly emotionally touching fivesome that I absolutely adored. I feel like that scene also did a ton to set up the characters for a few of the future books. I really loved how every single kink scene in this wasn't just delightful smut, but also built up the plot and the romance.

Truly my only complaints about this book aren't about this book at all, but about the series. This book ruined the last book for me. I spent so much time struggling with Hades in the second book like I truly didn't find him an at all sympathetic character until the last maybe 15% of the book. In the second book I loved Meg and Hercules, but I never really saw why they would actually stand for being in a relationship with Hades. At the very end of that book, when his wall broke down and he actually dedicated himself to his lovers I finally began to accept him.  The way Hades treated Tink in this book is unforgivable.  I found his character lacking before, but now I think he is just repugnant.  Meg and Herc deserve better than him.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Stalking, and Violence

ka_ke's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective tense 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? Yes

5.0

The best in the series so far.

Tink as a “plus-sized” queen is relatable for those of us who don’t fit into societal norms.

 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Murder, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, and Violence

Moderate: Blood, Torture, and Stalking

chasejoychanise's review against another edition

dark emotional tense medium-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

4.25

This book also takes place in Carver City and features the Underworld. Safe word is used. This is a true to form Katee Robert book so hold on tight for the 2+ person scenes. This book explores healing after abuse and isolation, as well as self discovery 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Violence, Sexual content, Physical abuse, Murder, Emotional abuse, and Cursing

Moderate: Gun violence

Grooming takes place

toberomanced's review against another edition

dark emotional funny 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

5.0

This is my favorite of the series so far. I love that Tink is strong and confident AND also human enough to be scared. I love that she’s a sub in bed and an equal outside of it, all the way through. I love the banter and the lighthearted conversation despite the desperate circumstances. I love it all.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Gun violence, Alcohol, Blood, Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual content

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Death of parent and Grief

starlily08's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, and Stalking

nickiethebookwyrm's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful mysterious tense 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? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Murder, Physical abuse, Stalking, Toxic relationship, and Violence

Minor: Alcohol, Child abuse, Gore, Grief, and Gun violence

sophiahumber's review against another edition

adventurous dark 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

Moderate: Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, and Domestic abuse

megj23's review against another edition

dark 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? Yes

3.0

a sexy but dark book! from what I gather you don’t need to read this books in order, so I started with the one I was most interested in! trigger warnings for past abusive relationship and return of said abuser 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Stalking

imireviewsbooks's review against another edition

dark emotional 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? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Grief, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Violence, and Toxic relationship