Reviews tagging 'Blood'

The Fine Print by Lauren Asher

43 reviews

worldofv33's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Cancer, Death of parent, and Mental illness

Minor: Death, Alcoholism, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Addiction, Pregnancy, Blood, and Suicidal thoughts

readnoot's review against another edition

dark hopeful inspiring sad 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

3.5

I liked this book! Although it at times felt like phrases or motions were becoming redundant, I was happy to see Rowan have significantly less self-deprecating thoughts throughout the story and Zahra get her creative inspiration back along the way too. I also admired how kind Zahra was to everyone - even Rowan - while still making choices for the benefit of her wellbeing. Further, I loved that Zahra kept her career ambitions in mind regardless of what occurred around her. I was very happy with the conclusion of this novel! [SPOILER AHEAD!]

On one hand, I did not want Zahra to take Rowan back because of how he kept hurting her and refusing to respect her decision to no longer engage with him, but on the other hand, I sympathize with her willingness to be there for Rowan amid his steep learning curve, as he was facing a genuine person for the first time, which was understandably challenging for him to process considering his upbringing and life experiences. In that way, I wanted to play devil’s advocate for him and the messes he made. Overall, I cannot deny I was happy they worked out in the end and Rowan truly committed to bettering himself for Zahra, their relationship, their family, and even himself. </ spoiler>

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Cancer, Classism, and Death of parent

Minor: Ableism, Blood, Infidelity, and Suicidal thoughts

katierosecrane's review against another edition

emotional hopeful mysterious reflective tense 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

4.0

This book is a little corny at times, but has a good overall plot. I like that the plot is centered around something different and it's refreshing not to have a basic romance book setting. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Cursing, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Death, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, Pregnancy, Alcoholism, Classism, Blood, and Domestic abuse

kimmy0__0's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.25

This was a very cute grumpy/sunshine romance book perfect for anyone who loves Dreamland *cough* Disney *cough* and a little spice. (3/5 spiciness) I'll definitely be reading the rest of the series. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Death of parent

Moderate: Medical content, Toxic relationship, Suicidal thoughts, Medical trauma, and Infidelity

Minor: Cancer and Blood

cdoubet's review against another edition

emotional inspiring 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Sexual content, and Grief

Moderate: Medical content, Terminal illness, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Addiction, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Ableism, Alcohol, Cancer, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Drug use, Sexual harassment, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Abandonment, Body horror, and Blood

angelsfw's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• 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: Sexual content

Moderate: Cancer, Child abuse, Mental illness, Death of parent, Classism, Death, and Grief

Minor: Car accident, Pregnancy, and Blood

hanatzuu's review against another edition

emotional tense 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

4.25

The book was overall a good romance, and the diversity was great to see, however in my opinion, the book was suddenly ruined when

the epilogue showed that Zahra was pregnant.

Another disappointing part of the book was

how quick Rowan seemed to overcome his mental struggles in the end, as it seemed to just resolve instead of show that he was working on himself and improving instead of Zahra constantly forcing him to overcome his issues.</spoilers>

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Death, Death of parent, Medical content, Mental illness, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Blood, Pregnancy, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Ableism and Alcoholism

stitchof's review

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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? It's complicated

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Blood, Body shaming, Cancer, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Alcohol, Pregnancy, Suicidal thoughts, Alcoholism, Drug use, Sexual content, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Toxic relationship, Chronic illness, Drug abuse, and Medical content

nat20charisma's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring 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

4.75

Charming book for a hopeless romantic theme park fan. The beginning is rough (just skim the first 3 chapters) and the part about the pneumonia is over dramatic, but I was charmed by the parallels to Pride and Prejudice. I loved the diversity of the characters! The story includes a family of immigrants, and an autistic boy and girl. 

Would be hesitant to recommend to someone who lost a parent to cancer, or had an alcoholic father. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Minor: Blood and Addiction

m_antoinette_c's review

emotional funny 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Blood and Medical content

Minor: Pregnancy, Suicidal thoughts, Alcoholism, and Death of parent