Reviews tagging 'Grief'

The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn

129 reviews

pookiee's review against another edition

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

2.5

I actually enjoyed more of this than my rating suggests; there were just some parts that were so uncomfortable, like when

Anthony wouldn’t let Kate wait a week to have sex

....I know the point is to show how passionately he feels for her, but "he just can't control himself u.u" comes across as immature rather than sexy; there are many more—and hotter—ways to express that. were we not taking out the worst parts of the era, like the hygiene?

I love the parallels between Kate and Anthony, and seeing them realize that they are not alone in their feelings. Also I am a complete sucker for the responsible types learning that they can do something for themselves, like...fall in love.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent and Grief

Moderate: Alcohol and Car accident

Minor: Body shaming, Pregnancy, and Sexual assault

Death of parent/Grief:

Kate's biological parents are both dead, Anthony's father is dead, and they both carry lots of trauma from that. Death is mentioned a lot, and Kate's mom's death is shown on page.

Alcohol:

Anthony drinks quite a lot; not an alcoholic though

Car accident:

really a carriage accident, in which Kate breaks her leg

Body shaming:

small mention of Penelope having been bullied for her weight

Sexual assault:

Anthony asks Kate indirectly if she's ever been sexually assaulted

Pregnancy:

It's mentioned once that Daphne is pregnant

kayleenm7's review against another edition

medium-paced

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

3.75

Julia Quinn can WRITE banter! Love the enemies to lovers plot points, but by the end I found the story a bit two-dimensional feeling. Overall, still a good read. :) 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Grief, Death of parent, and Panic attacks/disorders

sudatot's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted sad medium-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Death of parent, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual content

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail and Medical content

Minor: Rape and Alcohol

roadesntoades's review against another edition

emotional funny sad 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Death, and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Abandonment, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Grief, and Suicidal thoughts

balibasa's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny reflective sad slow-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Death, and Death of parent

insanebookperson's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted reflective sad 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

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Misogyny, Sexual content, Panic attacks/disorders, Body shaming, Grief, and Death of parent

dianaschmidty's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted sad fast-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

Netflix took an adorable, funny, angsty, and emotional marriage of inconvenience and made it into an annoying love triangle. Basically, I’m so happy I read the book!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Death, and Death of parent

Moderate: Fatphobia, Injury/Injury detail, Gaslighting, and Sexism

ceilisbookshelf's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent, Panic attacks/disorders, and Grief

billi3louise's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective 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

4.5

I enjoyed this book thoroughly. more than the first for sure. 
I was shocked by how different it was to the TV series. I would’ve loved if Netflix had made the season the same as the book. I like how the books focus solely on one sibling at a time rather than the series overlapping them. 
there were a few times where I was thinking “just get to the point” or “hurry up” but I can’t really complain because it’s all so beautifully written. 
very excited to read Benedict’s story next! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Death of parent, Sexual content, and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail

cdoubet's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Sexism, Bullying, Classism, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol, Blood, Death, Grief, and Sexual content