Reviews tagging 'Infidelity'

Meet Me Under the Mistletoe by Jenny Bayliss

18 reviews

annniina98's review against another edition

3.0

The beginnig (or 3/4) was annoying, because the characters were awful. Really just like "why are you friends?!". The non-white characters felt like a add on, just something to say that she can write POC characters without really doing it.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Racism, Suicide, Bullying, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Sexual content, Vomit, Death of parent, and Pregnancy

bookishmillennial's review against another edition

funny hopeful reflective medium-paced

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

disclaimer: I don’t really give starred reviews. I hope my reviews provide enough information to let you know if a book is for you or not. Find me here: https://linktr.ee/bookishmillennial 

This was a tender holiday romance / general fiction & I finished the audiobook within a few hours. I enjoyed the narration a lot! 

I appreciated the commentary on classism & the differences between lived experiences of those who grew up with “working-class” parents and those who grew up in immense wealth and privilege. Though this story deals with some heavy content, I related to the messaging of choosing a life filled with genuine care, purpose, and joy. 

This is probably my favorite JB novel! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic friendship, Suicide, Infidelity, Alcohol, and Classism

theverycraftyvegan's review against another edition

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

“I like books and tea more than I like clubs and margaritas.” 

Nory, you are me and I am you. 

While reading this book there were so many instances where I squealed with delight! It’s a wonderfully written closed door romance that takes place in a small English town. We follow Nory Noel and her group of  friends while they are all busy falling in love and some of them making a real mess of it. 

The book is  very diverse with LGBTQIA+ characters, different ethnicities, and body types. A breath of fresh air. Thank you Jenny Bayliss for delivering once again. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity, Death, Grief, Classism, Alcohol, and Alcoholism

Moderate: Misogyny and Sexual assault

Minor: Sexual assault, Racism, and Bullying

amy_sutt's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicide

Minor: Infidelity, Alcohol, and Pregnancy

theespressoedition's review against another edition

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Classism, Infidelity, Alcohol, Alcoholism, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Suicide, Racism, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Sexual content

amberinpieces's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcohol, Sexism, Classism, Infidelity, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Pregnancy, Cursing, Death, Racism, Blood, Sexual content, Toxic friendship, Grief, Misogyny, Mental illness, Sexual harassment, Vomit, Excrement, Bullying, Suicide, and Toxic relationship

katiejohns'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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Classism, Grief, Infidelity, Suicide, and Death

daniellesharp's review against another edition

2.0

there were so many characters, and so many deep issues being tackled - a friend who had committed suicide, classism and class differences, racism, infidelity. None of them could get the full that they deserved. 
I just wasn't a huge fan.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism, Infidelity, Racism, and Suicide

Moderate: Pregnancy

Minor: Bullying

qgg's review

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

2.0

This romance also tells the story of the evolution of childhood to adult friendship, found family, born family, burying past grudges, righting past wrongs, and finding one’s place as a young adult. There is a full cast of characters and most everyone evolves through the story. I would normally give this book 4 stars. However, there is one character who was redeemed in this story who did something that was unforgivable in my opinion. They may have righted one wrong, but there was another, bigger violation that was not addressed by the author. Major ick for me. Downgraded to 2 stars, even though I liked the majority of the book. *See content warnings*

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Alcoholism, Sexual assault, Grief, Suicide, Gaslighting, and Sexism

No means no.

juliabb's review

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0

Cute read with not too high of stakes. Lovely cast of characters and has

a grand HEA for every single character

 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Infidelity, Suicide, and Grief

Minor: Racism