Reviews tagging 'Alcohol'

The Wrong Bride by Catharina Maura

4 reviews

_msmarian_'s review

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

4.0

This was an interesting, yet challenging read. It was my first of the "Marriage of Convenience" trope.
While I couldn't wait to devour more of the relationship between Ares and Raven, I was really struggling with Hannah constantly getting in the way & her manipulative ways. It was frustrating watching Raven getting pushed around by her family, and every bit of happiness constantly being taken away whenever she got it.

But in spite of the negatives, I gave the 4 stars for the way Ares loved Raven and fought for her in spite of the conflicting relationship they had, and of course, for the extremely *spicy* scenes (of which there were A LOT to consume!).

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, and Grief

Moderate: Cursing, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Pregnancy, and Sexism

Minor: Chronic illness, Infidelity, Death of parent, and Body shaming

kat7794's review

emotional tense medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Bullying, Cursing, Infidelity, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship

culzean's review

emotional hopeful reflective 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? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Medical content, Alcohol, Body shaming, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Pregnancy, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, and Emotional abuse

livvy1709's review

emotional hopeful reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse and Gaslighting

Moderate: Toxic relationship

Minor: Alcohol, Pregnancy, Panic attacks/disorders, and Bullying