Reviews tagging 'Domestic abuse'

The Maddest Obsession by Danielle Lori

43 reviews

nevaehsbookshelf's review against another edition

dark emotional 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual content and Pregnancy

Minor: Drug use and Domestic abuse

haven12's review against another edition

dark mysterious relaxing fast-paced

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

1.25

The plot was the smut if you're asking.THE trauma that the characters went through seemed just an excuse for them to be dark and broody and make them more interesting,especially CHRISTIAN .THIS man is not hot ,he is a  misogynistic ass , controlling and manipulative ,went to therapy that didn't feel like therapy. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Cursing, Trafficking, Sexism, and Misogyny

Moderate: Pedophilia, Grief, and Infidelity

Minor: Sexual harassment, Gaslighting, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Stalking, Vomit, Drug abuse, Domestic abuse, and Drug use

afifahcookie's review against another edition

dark hopeful mysterious medium-paced

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

3.0

Gianna grew on me over the course of 5 days when I was reading this book. I liked the contrast between her & Christian but I especially loved how she stood her ground against him. The banter, the chemistry and the slow burn romance was entertaining. However, there was still something missing and I couldn't connect with the both of them.

Unfortunately, I found myself pushing hard to finish this book mainly because some things didn't make sense. Maybe I anticipated too much, given the story's build-up. I did feel some similarities between this book & Twisted Love by Ana Huang but at least this book is giving. 

This was my favourite bit:
What are you afraid of?” 
“Everything,” I whispered, trailing my finger across the starched collar of his dress shirt. 
“You’re not afraid of me.” 
We were so close his cheek brushed my tear-streaked one when he rasped, 
“And, baby, I’m worse than the dark.” 
Maybe that was why I felt safe from it now.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Drug abuse, Infidelity, Sexual assault, Addiction, Drug use, and Domestic abuse

erikanabanana's review against another edition

dark emotional tense 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cursing, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Rape, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail, Pregnancy, and Sexual violence

deckard_'s review against another edition

Couldn't be worse!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Misogyny, Emotional abuse, Incest, Infidelity, Medical trauma, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Bullying, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Grief, Islamophobia, Lesbophobia, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Self harm, Alcoholism, Blood, Hate crime, Addiction, Alcohol, Child abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Homophobia, Police brutality, Physical abuse, and Pregnancy

mrsgames2u's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional 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

4.5

Not as good as the first or third book in the series. This relationship spans years so definitely a slow burn. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Violence and Domestic abuse

Minor: Sexual assault and Incest

reade's review against another edition

fast-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcohol, Child abuse, Drug use, Sexual content, and Violence

Moderate: Murder, Pedophilia, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, and Rape

Minor: Incest

wings_and_ruins's review against another edition

challenging dark funny hopeful mysterious tense slow-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Drug abuse, and Adult/minor relationship

dianasofia8's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny mysterious reflective relaxing 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Child abuse, Death, and Domestic abuse

plsnotanotherdamselindistress's review against another edition

dark emotional funny sad

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

3.25

Usually, I don't like dark romances and as expected I didn't like the book. But I have to acknowledg that it was a really good book.
The depth of these characters was captivating. There is no real plot with the book mainly focusing on both characters and their development but there was also no plot needed.
Was it a mafia romance, yes, did I love how real the characters felt, yes.
There definitely were quite the smutty scenes.
 
!for sensitive readers: better read the content warnings even if they involve spoilers!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Sexual content

Moderate: Murder and Toxic relationship

Minor: Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Misogyny, Rape, Incest, Cancer, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Pedophilia, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Pregnancy