Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

The Graham Effect by Elle Kennedy

109 reviews

virg_i's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

4.5

Started this book beacause I wanted to see Garrett, and I loved to see the life he has built for his family. But then I quickly fell for Ryder.  Like, perfection? Also, one of the most traumatic character’s backgrounds I’ve ever read of, wee done. Cute romance, and I appreciated that Kennedy understood we do not need a 3rd act breakup. When they got married tho? Did not se that coming. Loved the relationship Ryder built with Hannah and garrett. Loved how whipped Ryder is.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent and Gun violence

tguccione's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful 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

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Blood, Death of parent, Grief, Murder, Sexual harassment, and Violence

Minor: Infidelity and Bullying

unicornofthesea's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity, Murder, Gun violence, Sexual content, and Death of parent

brittinyh3711's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective tense 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? No

5.0

I loved this book! The ending surprised me some but I enjoyed it. I was literally falling over laughing throughout the whole book and even teared up a little towards the end. Can't wait for the next book in the series to come out 😊

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Death of parent, Murder, and Bullying

lafe's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted sad medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Death, Murder, Sexual assault, Gun violence, Infidelity, and Death of parent

Minor: Cursing, Alcohol, Drug use, Grief, Pregnancy, Toxic relationship, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence

drd2023's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted 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

4.25

The book is good and the characters are likable. It's a relatively easy read, a little predictable at times, but I was expecting that. I enjoying the Easter eggs of characters from her other books in the same universe.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death of parent

gracepapiez07's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Murder, Sexual content, and Gun violence

Moderate: Sexual harassment and Infidelity

Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Bullying

canuckblondie's review against another edition

3.0

was rumbling along as a solid 4 star read, and then they got married in secret and I was baffled.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent and Domestic abuse

abidavisf's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective 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

4.5

Yes. This is everything I want in a book: lovable characters who are actually kind even if/when they’re grumpy, tension, communication, and romance!

The Graham Effect is a love story but it’s also a tale of trauma and found family, forgiveness and when to choose not to forgive for the benefit of your own sanity, honesty and kindness. I am rooting for Gigi and Ryder all the way.

There was also the perfect amount of hockey in here. Having just finished another book marketed as a hockey romance that barely touched on it, I was ENGROSSED by the amount of hockey drama and detail in The Graham Effect. My only critique is that I wish we had more of Gigi and Ryder training together as their relationship progressed. Did they go from training to hooking up instead or did we just not see it? Surely they can do both!

A great read. Definitely recommend. 

P.S. When do I get to hear more about Diana? I’m worried. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Abandonment, Murder, and Death of parent

Minor: Infidelity, Sexual assault, Alcohol, Toxic relationship, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Toxic friendship, Cursing, Bullying, Domestic abuse, and Physical abuse

joshisbookshelf's review against another edition

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent and Sexual content

Moderate: Grief and Gun violence

Minor: Alcohol