Reviews tagging 'Toxic relationship'

The Fine Print, by Lauren Asher

37 reviews

psydneigh's review against another edition

fast-paced

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

2.5

I hated Rowan so much. He doesn’t treat employees as people. Zahra apologies when her family mentions that they can’t afford vacations because of him which made me really dislike her judgement. Him changing was solely for the selfish desire to have Zahra, not for actual growth. Did not like this one.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Cancer, Gaslighting, Alcoholism, Bullying, Death of parent, Infidelity, and Toxic relationship

anncurley_94's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Cancer, Death of parent, Mental illness, Pregnancy, Classism, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic relationship

teardropsonmypaperback's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Classism, Death of parent, Grief, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Alcoholism

beckyremillard's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Toxic relationship, Death, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Mental illness

kuroko's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful 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? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Death of parent

Moderate: Mental illness

Minor: Body shaming, Infidelity, and Toxic relationship

chelsearose's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Infidelity, Grief, Death of parent, and Mental illness

Minor: Alcoholism and Toxic relationship

kottengoesbork's review against another edition

emotional 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Infidelity, Grief, Mental illness, and Death of parent

vii_412's review

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective sad 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

4.0

"I want to see myself like she sees me. Because in her eyes, I don't feel like I'm a man carrying an entire mountain of expectations on my shoulders. I'm just Rowan, the kind of guy who sits on a floor in in a a pair of expensive slacks a eating takeout from a carton and loving every second of it."

Me gustó más de lo que esperaba, después de la mitad me empezó a aburrir, pero casi al final otra vez me atrapó, creo que la parte en la que ya están en una relación fue lo que menos me gustó, como que hubo un switch medio raro en los personajes 🫠

En general su química me gustó mucho, hasta que supe sus edades (pero fue casi al final), amé a Zarah, su familia y amgigos de principio a fin, a Rowan lo amé por ratos, a veces me daba cringe jajaja, pero su crecimiento fue bien bonito. 

La disfruté MUCHÍSIMO más que "Twisted love", era imposible no comparar ambas historias porque hay muchas similitudes, en pocas palabras, Rowan fue una versión MUY light y un poco más realista de Alex, y Zarah fue una versión mucho más madura y agradable de Ava. Y lo mejor de Fine Print, es que la historia tenía realmente una historia, no sólo un relleno para justificar su relación y problemas.

Amé que hubiera inclusión y la dinámica que aportaba a la relación de Zarah y Rowan, ojalá fuera tan fácil cambiar la opinión de los millonarios respecto a sus empleados 🥴

"He makes me feel beautiful. Not the superficial kind either, but in a way that makes me proud of who I am. In a way that makes me think he cares about my soul first and foremost."

Ya quiero leer la segunda parte 🤗

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Toxic relationship and Sexual content

Minor: Abandonment, Chronic illness, Alcohol, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Blood, Grief, and Medical trauma

peeshy's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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? Yes

4.0

I read a lot of reviews that were negative about this book but I loved it. I’ve just finished reading a heavy book series so this is exactly what I needed to keep me out of a slump. It kept me smiling from start to finish. Can’t wait to read more of this series

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Death of parent, Sexual content, Alcoholism, Cancer, Injury/injury detail, and Addiction

Minor: Fatphobia, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Suicidal thoughts, and Pregnancy

vj_thompson's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense 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? No

3.0

Honestly, this book was just ok. There were touching beautiful moments that had me head over heals swooning for Zahar and Rowan. And there there were moments like in Chapter 51 that had me rolling my eyes because of what came out of the character’s mouth. If you know, you know. I am continuing the series to read Declan’s story. He secretly sounds like a hopeless romantic.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Medical content, Alcoholism, Grief, Sexual content, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, and Death of parent

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts