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bookobsessedmommy's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
sad
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
4.75
Secret relationships are apparently my jam, cause I loved this. The warring lawmakers, sleazy senators, and clandestine romance was Captivating from start to finish. This one is hot and spicy, but also very emotional. Issa's momma made me want to spit nails, but Kareem came through and shut that mess down. I thought this was going to fall into the easy miscommunication potholes that popped up, but the 3rd act conflict was well crafted. I will absolutely be picking up more from this author.
*There are depictions of mental illness that may not be accurately portrayed.*
*There are depictions of mental illness that may not be accurately portrayed.*
Graphic: Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Mental illness
nmfcarney's review
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Sexual harassment and Sexual assault
shannonigans322's review
emotional
funny
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
3.0
While this political rom-com did not give me the West Wing vibes I was hoping for, it was still enjoyable. I particularly appreciated the sensitive attention that was paid to the matter of male victims of emotional abuse. I don't think I would continue reading if the author decided to continue this into a series, but it was a relatively quick and cute stand-alone.
Graphic: Emotional abuse
Moderate: Sexual harassment
babeinlibrary's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Sexual harassment, Mental illness, Emotional abuse, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Racial slurs, Infidelity, and Gaslighting
hannahmichele5's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
I really enjoyed this political/workplace/enemies to lovers by Gia De Cadenet! Our MC’s are stafffers of political rivals!! 😱 The duel POV was fun and kind of seems to not be as common in contemporary romance these days so that was refreshing! I really appreciated Gia’s ability to write about serious issues (lots of mental health issues!) while also having great steamy scenes mixed in! Overall I enjoyed and would recommend!
Thank you to Random House Publishing for the advanced copy!
Thank you to Random House Publishing for the advanced copy!
Graphic: Sexual harassment and Mental illness
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