Reviews tagging 'Grief'

The Right Swipe by Alisha Rai

18 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

jennp28's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I always find it interesting when a book can successfully combine romance and steamy sex scenes with serious topics like (in this case) an abusive ex and concussions in the NFL. This one succeeded. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Grief, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, and Death

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders

et3rnali33's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective 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

4.0

This was definitely a cute and fun pick me up after reading a very tense book prior. 
Focusing on modern romance through dating apps with poc characters and a stranger/enemies to lovers & second chance romance. With a little bit of spice! (; 
I enjoyed seeing the romance build and I enjoyed seeing situations that call to having difficulties wanting a successful career versus wanting to commit and focus on someone romantically. While also seeing the impact previous relationships and situations has caused on people and how it affects their mindset entering new relationships. 
I definitely laughed at things Rhi and Lakshmi discussed and loved the way Samson cared deeply for family and loved ones. It was wholesome.
So, I would pick this book up if you want a pick me up book thats fun, chemically intense, and hopeful. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, and Grief

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Sexism, and Sexual harassment

lasafica_reads's review against another edition

challenging hopeful reflective 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? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Sexual harassment, Sexism, and Terminal illness

Moderate: Sexual content and Racism

bemni's review

emotional hopeful inspiring 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Abandonment

Minor: Emotional abuse, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Grief, Death, Dementia, and Death of parent

debby_caleb's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Sexual harassment and Emotional abuse

Minor: Toxic relationship, Misogyny, Grief, Sexism, and Death

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

toffishay'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? No

4.5

I really loved the central romance between Rhi and Samson and the spice is right! But you also get some great scenes of them away from each other that make them seem more real and you come to care about them and their relationship. I also appreciate the way that they handled some tough topics including workplace sexual harassment, the treatment of women in business and tech, the dangers of American football, grief and the power of family. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse and Grief

Minor: Sexual harassment and Sexism

sarahm96's review against another edition

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Terminal illness, Sexual violence, Racism, Misogyny, Grief, Gaslighting, and Emotional abuse

jen_sometimes's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

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