Reviews tagging 'Sexual assault'

One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London

29 reviews

lottiebrooks's review

emotional funny 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

4.0

This book was a true page turner for me as a former bachelor watcher, and I love that it’s a novel idea that felt mostly realistic throughout, and had all the happy endings you want in a romance. 

I totally understand (and enjoyed!) the author’s perspective that she gave the character, but for all the people who read this that aren’t plus size women, I wish the lead had been given a more well-rounded lifestyle that wasn’t just about loving food and being ashamed of herself. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fatphobia

Minor: Sexual assault and Rape

angelmoo's review

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective tense medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Fatphobia, Sexual harassment, Body shaming, and Sexual assault

There is a point in this book where Bea talks about her first kiss and it is uncomfortable because she gets assaulted and I don't think the book acknowledges that.

Bea talks about how the guy was drunk and they both went to the forest together and he suddenly started kissing her and putting his hands under her dress without any consent. Bea was hoping that he would kiss her but the way it happens is not OK and it gives the sense that isn't really Sexual assault because Bea did like him and wanted the chance to kiss him.

What happened wasn't OK I don't care that this is a person the character likes if there is any kissing, touching, etc. without any consent given then it is sexual assault.

kteq's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming and Fatphobia

Minor: Sexual assault

itsmeyseniab's review against another edition

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? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fatphobia and Bullying

Moderate: Infidelity

Minor: Death of parent, Sexual harassment, and Sexual assault

rileymc_queen's review

medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fatphobia

Moderate: Abandonment and Toxic relationship

Minor: Sexual harassment and Sexual assault

maggies's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted 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

5.0

I have fond memories of watching The Bachelor/Bachelorette as a teen, and this book felt both comfortable and exciting for its obvious parallels to the reality series! I loved, loved, loved Bea and her suitors, her family and friends - the whole cast seemed full and real, and the villains were certainly villainous. A sweet, drama-filled love story was just what I needed *chef's kiss*

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fatphobia, Toxic friendship, Sexual assault, Grief, Abandonment, and Infidelity

Minor: Abortion, Pregnancy, and Eating disorder

jude7's review against another edition

emotional funny

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fatphobia, Bullying, Sexual content, and Infidelity

Minor: Sexual assault

izzyf16's review

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fatphobia

Moderate: Sexual assault and Infidelity

casey_sunshine's review against another edition

funny inspiring 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fatphobia, Sexual harassment, Abandonment, Alcohol, Body shaming, Bullying, Cursing, and Misogyny

Moderate: Toxic friendship

Minor: Sexual assault, Rape, Abortion, Death of parent, and Death

jackiepreston's review

emotional lighthearted 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Fatphobia, and Infidelity

Moderate: Sexual content

Minor: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Rape