Reviews tagging 'Physical abuse'

A Very Merry Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams

33 reviews

juffnstuff's review against another edition

emotional funny 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, and Sexual content

Moderate: Classism and Emotional abuse

dianaschmidty's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting, Violence, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Child abuse, Physical abuse, and Infidelity

Minor: Alcoholism

clairestream's review

emotional medium-paced

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Physical abuse

Minor: Alcoholism

amberlfaris's review

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-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

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Physical abuse and Emotional abuse

sami_leigh's review

funny lighthearted sad 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

3.0

⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
🌶️.5/5

[Bromance bookclub #5]

“The sunshiny one always falls for the grumpy one, honey. It’s science.”

Maybe she doesn’t want to run away. Maybe she just wishes someone would ask her to stay.

🎄 Second chance romance
🎄 Insta-love
🎄 Sunshine & Grump
🎄 Estranged family
🎄 Some growth in MCs; mainly surrounding familial hang ups and self worth. Their communication as a couple does not develop as much as previous books in the series & there is a lot left unsaid/unresolved by the ending.

I’m not convinced they could come back from the third act break up this quickly…

🎄 Found family
🎄 Lawyer & Country Music Star
🎄 Emotional & physical abuse by a family member are discussed & somewhat glossed over. 🚩
🎄 Epilogue

⚠️ Mild violence, physical abuse (not on page), emotional abuse, toxic familial relationships, blackmail, an arrest, references of deportation.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Sexual content and Violence

mariep97's review against another edition

fast-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Emotional abuse, Child abuse, and Physical abuse

kaseybereading's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Physical abuse

sdupont's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

5.0

I absolutely loved this book, a perfect addition to the Bromance Book Club series! Despite being famous Colton is really grounded and sweet. It was clear how deeply he cared for Gretchen right from the start. Gretchen is a “grumpy” immigration lawyer who desperately wants to help others and make a difference. I enjoyed their dynamic and banter. And let’s not forget Colton’s pining. I highly recommend this book for fans of grumpy sunshine and famous person tropes- bonus points for it taking place at Christmas! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse and Gaslighting

Moderate: Child abuse and Physical abuse

Minor: Infidelity and Injury/Injury detail

ladieswholunch's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Minor: Misogyny and Physical abuse

tostita's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Toxic relationship and Emotional abuse

Minor: Infidelity, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Physical abuse