Reviews tagging 'Chronic illness'

The Right Swipe by Alisha Rai

9 reviews

annahamburger's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Medical trauma, Sexual content, Death, Sexual harassment, Grief, Sexism, Mental illness, Death of parent, and Cursing

Moderate: Death, Alcohol, Terminal illness, Chronic illness, Death of parent, and Racism

Minor: Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, and Toxic friendship

agnesbebon's review against another edition

4.0

This was stupidly sweet and surprisingly spicy! Both characters had well developed personal story lines in addition to their romantic one and the characters are diverse. I love a dude who pines, makes intentions clear, and puts the ball in the woman’s court and I love a strong woman who doesn’t compromise her goals. It was sometimes hard to tell when brief flashbacks end or when internal monologue ended and dialogue started in the audiobook. Overall really enjoyed this on audio!! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual harassment, Sexism, Terminal illness, Dementia, Medical trauma, Sexual violence, Grief, Death of parent, and Death

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Alcoholism and Sexual assault

kylieqrada's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted sad 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

4.0

I liked this alot, but more as a contemporary with romance elements than as a straight romance. I liked our MCs together, but they didn't jump off the page for me like other romance pairings I've read lately. I loved Alisha Rai's writing, and her characterization is divine. Plus, the hard-hitting topics tackled (football pun) in this book are so well-done and insightful. I don't usually like a sports element in romance (she says as though she's some sort of romance connoisseur), but I loved the way CTE and mental illness were handled here. Will definitely be picking up more from Alisha Rai soon. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Mental illness, Misogyny, Terminal illness, and Chronic illness

Moderate: Death, Death of parent, Dementia, and Grief

quasinaut's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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

4.25

I quite enjoyed the premise, the characters, the plot -- in fact, I was more invested in the business of dating apps, the acknowledgment of CTE, and the friendships and family dynamics than the romance because honestly I didn't think Samson and Rhi had much (any?) chemistry.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness and Sexual content

Moderate: Dementia, Medical content, Sexism, and Death of parent

Minor: Alcohol

peachani's review

emotional 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? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Death, Death of parent, Dementia, Emotional abuse, and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Alcohol, Chronic illness, Mental illness, Racism, and Violence

itsmeyseniab's review against another edition

YIKES.

I knew right off the bat that I wasn't a fan of the writing style, but that was something that I was willing to overlook. However, I find these characters extremely unlikeable and bland all at the same time. The entire "conflict" of this story left a bad taste in my mouth as well... a family emergency is perfectly acceptable grounds to have been "ghosted"...

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness and Terminal illness

Minor: Death

diana_blackmoon's review against another edition

lighthearted relaxing 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? No

4.0

I wasn't a great fan of an instant physical chemistry, but that is just my problem not a book problem. The plot was also easy to guess as it usually is for such novels.

On the other hand, the characters were great. There were very important issues touched on and properly elaborated. Love story was really cute even though I still don't belive in personality questionnaires :P

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Dementia, Emotional abuse, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual assault

Minor: Chronic illness and Hate crime

lauren_the_bookworm's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted 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

4.5

I love the enemies to lovers trope and this was no exception! I loved that it touched on more serious topics- CTE, work place harassment and I felt those topics made the characters seem more real by allowing them to deal with these in real ways. I really enjoyed the way the relationship developed, it seemed natural, if a little quick and I enjoyed the way Samson and Rhiannon worked together, rather than being rivals. A great romance read!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Toxic relationship

Minor: Chronic illness, Death, and Dementia

readerette's review

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

5.0

A new favorite. The characters are deep and varied, the story detailed and believable, and the main and supplemental romances sweet.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Chronic illness, Death of parent, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Bullying, Cursing, Dementia, Emotional abuse, Grief, Racism, and Sexism