Reviews tagging 'Sexual content'

The Secret Diaries Of Miss Miranda Cheever by Julia Quinn

5 reviews

lemonwrlds's review against another edition

emotional sad slow-paced

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

1.0

I finished the book because I had hoped the main characters might mature or somehow become better people, but I was greatly disappointed. The male mc was one of the worst love interests I've ever had the misfortune of reading about, but the female mc is so enamoured with him that she lets all of his bullying and neglect slide. He causes her a great deal of emotional trauma in the name of his own trauma. This is the first book I've read by this author and I hope this is not a reoccurring theme in her other, more popular works. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Pregnancy, Sexual content, Stalking, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, Sexism, Miscarriage, Alcohol, Grief, Misogyny, and Infidelity

Minor: Gaslighting, Misogyny, Stalking, Miscarriage, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Adult/minor relationship, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Sexism, Sexual content, Emotional abuse, Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Bullying, and Grief

kristirose's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted slow-paced

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

1.5

I usually love Julia Quinn's work, but I really didn't like this book.  The two main characters were extremely unlikable. I disliked the hero so much that I wasn't even pulling for the match halfway through the book. She should have just stayed in Scotland.  The heroine's reaction to events of the book made absolutely no sense.  I would not recommend this book.  Very disappointing.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Minor: Miscarriage

abby_can_read's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted 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? It's complicated

3.0

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I enjoyed this book. I have a soft spot for best friend's brother trope. The characters were good, the plot was entertaining, and the writing was alright. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse and Sexual content

Moderate: Sexism and Pregnancy

Minor: Infidelity, Miscarriage, Body shaming, and Bullying

lakea's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism

Moderate: Physical abuse, Sexual content, and Pregnancy

Minor: Body shaming, Death of parent, Miscarriage, Bullying, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail

urreadtome's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted sad slow-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity

Moderate: Sexual content

Minor: Sexism