Reviews tagging 'Sexual content'

Only When It's Us by Chloe Liese

109 reviews

a_neverending_tbr's review against another edition

emotional funny sad 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

3.0

Well this one wasn’t for me and that is such a shame because the story is fantastic and I had high hopes. I knew it was open door but was hoping it was mostly skippable. However, the spice just takes over, is really peppered throughout the story and got annoying over time. I was listening on audio and I think it stands out more to me that way since it is harder to skim. 

Content Notes: Descriptive open door throughout, strong language 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

emilygibbs's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Sexual content, and Cancer

Moderate: Grief

estimpert's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted 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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Death of parent and Terminal illness

errie's review against another edition

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Terminal illness, Death of parent, Grief, and Sexual content

Moderate: Ableism

abicaro17's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny lighthearted tense medium-paced

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

4.25

I love love loved Ryder and Willa! Ryder is a former soccer star prospect who's career was cut short by a case of bacterial meningitis that caused him to lose his hearing. Willa is a current soccer star who's losing her mom to cancer and struggling to balance sports and school. When her and Ryder are paired up for a school project, frenemies become lovers. I adored the banter and jokes between them and this slow burn was nice and slow just like I like it!! My only issue was the communication. Not literally obviously because Ryder is deaf but emotionally. Willa and Ryder both refused to talk about anything real almost the whole book!! It was so frustrating to read and it kinda dampened the fun. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Cancer, Body shaming, Medical content, Death, Abandonment, Alcohol, Death of parent, Sexual content, Dysphoria, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Terminal illness, Chronic illness, Ableism, and Sexism

abby_can_read's review against another edition

emotional 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

3.0

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While I had a good time with this book, it was a struggle. I adored Ryder. He kept me interested. Willa fell flat and I found her to be annoying. Since I didn't like both of the main characters, the romance didn't give me everything I wanted.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Cancer, Sexual content, and Grief

Moderate: Ableism and Death

jhartford's review against another edition

adventurous emotional medium-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual content

annick's review against another edition

adventurous emotional lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

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

3.75

I enjoyed it. But not sure I’ll read it again. I do recommend it. 

 The writing tempts me to want more from this writer and lucky me there are six more books already published.  

I liked the pacing and the reflection of interpersonal emotions. The scenes of her mum and MMC made me cry. 

I know some Swedish so it was fun to see recognisable words among the book. The football references (I don’t call it soccer) were specific and felt authentic but I don’t follow the spot so can’t be sure.  

I don’t find Willa annoying like other reviewers. I can see why she is defensive and self reliant. 

This is slow burn. Grumpy grumpy. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent, Sexual content, and Terminal illness

jaynovara's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted 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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer and Death of parent

Moderate: Chronic illness, Body shaming, Medical content, Grief, Alcohol, Ableism, Sexual content, and Vomit

rose_reads_at_dusk's review

emotional funny 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Death of parent