Reviews tagging 'Toxic relationship'

How to Belong with a Billionaire by Alexis Hall

5 reviews

annabithebook's review against another edition

dark emotional funny inspiring reflective 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? It's complicated

5.0

I cannot tell you how Arden-tly I love this series. If you love MM romance filled with witty banter, beautifully addressed trauma, deeply impactful messages of who gets to determine who and what you are, brilliantly strong character growth, and the absolute Best Manic Pixie Dream Gay™️ that has ever been. Caspian Hart and Arden St. Ives are for you. 

This was my second read of the series and on reflection, there is actually quite a bit less on page sex and specifically much less heavy BDSM than I remember from the first read through. Not that it is not there, but the emotional growth and plot carries the bulk of the book, rather than being spice held together by the wisp of a plot. The way Alexis Hall makes you love these deeply flawed and imperfect characters through their imperfection is simply masterful. 

Alexis Hall is my all time favorite author and this is one of, if not my favorite series from him. 👏🏻 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Drug abuse, Infidelity, and Drug use

Moderate: Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Sexual violence

Minor: Dysphoria and Rape

ingridmaria's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional 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? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Sexual violence, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, Sexual assault, and Gaslighting

pkc's review against another edition

emotional funny tense fast-paced

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

3.5

Sort of a jumbled end to the trilogy, but I love the characters and I love that it’s an exploration of kink and other facets of S&M relationships beyond the bedroom and the complex dynamics thrown out by it.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail, Adult/minor relationship, and Toxic relationship

lucyhargrave's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, and Gaslighting

Minor: Alcohol and Drug use

eicart_reads's review

challenging emotional funny 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Minor: Suicide attempt, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Infidelity, Emotional abuse, and Drug use