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downsophialane's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
My toxic trait is that retro CLo is my comfort reading. Don't get me wrong, I adore Christina Lauren and make no apologies for their autobuy status, but Beautiful Bastard is... very 2013. I imagine that anyone who has had to endure persistent sexual harassment or a persistently negative or overly critical boss probably won't find Bennet and Chloe's high jinx sexy. Beautiful Bastard also features all the fingerprints of early Christina Lauren which dates this novel as almost a decade old, including a cast of white rich businesspeople, a gorgeous rich boss man with a younger woman, repetition of the key plot points at the beginning of each chapter as the POV switches. So... it's not perfect. But do I relisten to the entire series at least once a year? Yes, I do.
Content Warnings
Minor: Emotional abuse and Toxic relationship
manaswini_saripella's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Worst book i ever read. I was not able to complete this book
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content and Toxic relationship
sallysimply's review against another edition
1.5
Not quite sure what I expected, but fucking someone without consent in the first chapter was certainly not it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship
Moderate: Bullying
No consent the first time they have sex is NOT okayroseamillerg's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.75
Pretty good book. Definitely had some cute moments; would recommend if you’re in the mood for something that’s trashy in a ✨good way✨.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexual content
Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, Emotional abuse, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Cancer, and Infidelity