Reviews tagging 'Toxic relationship'

Rosaline Palmer Takes the Cake by Alexis Hall

56 reviews

varlisia's review against another edition

funny lighthearted 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? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Biphobia

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Gaslighting, and Classism

Minor: Fatphobia, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Violence, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment

kathis_wonderland's review against another edition

funny lighthearted relaxing 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

Rosaline Palmer Takes the Cake by Alexis Hall is the first book in the Winner Bakes All series. Rosaline is a single mother, who enters a baking competition to win some extra money that would help her family a lot. There she meets Alain, who fits her parents’ standards and they start dating. But the other contestant Harry is always there to help her in times of need. Rosaline has to reflect on her beliefs to see what she really wants.
 
After being a massive fan of Boyfriend Material, but hating the main character there, I was a bit scared that the characters in this series would be similar to the ones in the other series. Fortunately, they are not! This book has a completely different vibe. Rosaline is a very open-minded single mother, who does everything in her power to give her daughter the best life. And Amelie is an amazing daughter as well! I love Rosaline's support system and the way she grows over time. I loved Harry from the beginning and

hated Alain. Such an a**hole.

I loved that Rosaline was a bisexual woman. We rarely see that in books or movies or anywhere in media. With that said, we also heard a lot of biphobic comments and beliefs throughout the book.
 
Overall, I really enjoyed this book. It had quite a lot of diversity in it and was entertaining. I love the recipes at the end of the book. I can't wait for the next books in this series!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Biphobia, Cursing, Sexual assault, and Classism

Moderate: Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting

Minor: Mental illness, Pregnancy, and Alcohol

let_that_record_spin's review

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing slow-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

Moderate: Biphobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Sexual harassment, and Classism

Minor: Injury/Injury detail

abigailrosalynn's review

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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: Sexual content and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Sexual assault

angelfireeast24's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• 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: Biphobia, Cursing, Infidelity, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, and Classism

restfulreading's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

Really heartwarming and witty.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Classism

Minor: Biphobia and Body shaming

themdash's review against another edition

emotional funny 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Biphobia, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, and Classism

takarakeireads's review against another edition

funny 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? It's complicated

2.0

I was laughing out loud at parts (mostly towards the beginning), it was a fun tongue in cheek take on The Great British Bake Off.
However, ultimately I really was upset by some Things that happened to our lovely Rosaline because she's bi, and also because we spend so much time with that relationship, I felt the ultimate romance to be a bit lackluster (can't really say more detail without spoilers).

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Biphobia, Sexual assault, and Classism

Moderate: Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting

Minor: Pregnancy

sophiesmallhands's review against another edition

emotional funny 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: Cursing

Moderate: Biphobia, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, and Classism

Minor: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Pregnancy, and Alcohol

queerloras's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.25

I love Alexis Hall, they own my soul

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Biphobia, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, and Classism

Minor: Infidelity, Mental illness, Abortion, and Pregnancy