Reviews tagging 'Ableism'

A Lady for a Duke by Alexis Hall

130 reviews

thelostartofsecretkeeping's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense slow-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

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexism, Sexual content, Mental illness, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Addiction, Drug use, War, Vomit, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, and Ableism

mermaidmomma's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful 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? Yes

3.5

I am a fan of historical romance as is and I adored this twist on it!! I really enjoyed the tension that grew better Viola and Justin. I love the fact that the 3rd act conflict had nothing to do with Viola being trans and that also wasn’t the central focus of the novel. Viola was just Viola to those who knew her past and that is exactly how it should be. 

Also, I must say I loved Mira and I cannot wait for her story. I really hope we get more of her and Stevie. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Deadnaming, Death, Ableism, and Addiction

Moderate: Bullying

Minor: Kidnapping and Dysphoria

caelinsullivan's review against another edition

slow-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Sexual harassment, Addiction, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Ableism, Kidnapping, Sexual content, and Chronic illness

Moderate: Transphobia, Child abuse, Death of parent, Deadnaming, Lesbophobia, Physical abuse, and War

Minor: Vomit and Suicidal thoughts

bookishwondergoth's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

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

4.0

This was wonderful, if a little overly long. RTC.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Grief

Moderate: Deadnaming, Alcoholism, Sexual content, Ableism, Addiction, Cursing, Kidnapping, and Drug abuse

Minor: Vomit, War, Classism, and Suicidal thoughts

The author gives further context and his own spoiler warnings within the book itself. Despite the fact the heroine is sometimes deadnamed, it is purely because people knew her before she transitioned (and they do not know that she has done so). It is never weaponised against her. The male love interest is disabled from the Napoleonic War and suffers with PTSD, using alcohol and laundenaum as coping mechanisms.

thebookpaiges's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Sexual content, Transphobia, Homophobia, Alcohol, and Drug use

Moderate: Kidnapping, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, War, Alcoholism, Deadnaming, Sexism, Misogyny, Ableism, and Violence

jpitts's review against another edition

emotional inspiring 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

4.0

Pacing issues aside, this was an incredibly tender, sweet, beautiful romance. This couple had a hold on my damn heart, and I absolutely ate up the flowery proclamations of love. Plus it's got trans and disability rep in our two leads. Good shit.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Ableism, Addiction, Kidnapping, War, Alcoholism, and Deadnaming

michmoo's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted sad tense 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? It's complicated

4.0

Such a sweet romance! I loved Viola so much and I wanted all of the wonderful things for her! Highly recommend if you're into historical romance- or maybe even if you're not, it might be a nice foray into the genre.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Violence

Moderate: Deadnaming, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Ableism, and War

Minor: Child abuse, Death of parent, and Vomit

netflixismyroommate's review

dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Sexism, Transphobia, Mental illness, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Kidnapping, War, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Deadnaming, Ableism, Homophobia, Grief, and Dysphoria

qteabeans's review against another edition

emotional hopeful medium-paced

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

4.0

An adorable historical romance. A perfectly lovely romp that did exactly what I wanted. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Transphobia, and Ableism

nicoleonbooks's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

A beautiful romance about love having the power to change you, and also being g loved as you are.

This is incredibly well written. It is the right mix of sad and hopeful. Viola is strong and Gracewood is tender, and they fit each other perfectly. The side characters feel like good friends and family. 

I think it's also worth noting that the sex scenes are very few but they're beautifully realistic. I want more talk around sex like this in books. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Deadnaming and Grief

Moderate: Ableism, Injury/Injury detail, and Alcohol

Minor: Gun violence, War, Kidnapping, and Blood