Reviews tagging 'Gun violence'

The Bodyguard by Katherine Center

202 reviews

mpearson0711's review against another edition

emotional funny 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Car accident, Alcoholism, and Gun violence

rayannotates's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted sad fast-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Blood, Violence, Grief, Gun violence, and Stalking

heathernikki52's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Stalking

Minor: Gun violence

kirstenpod_'s review against another edition

funny lighthearted fast-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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Stalking, and Car accident

Moderate: Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Domestic abuse, Grief, and Death

Minor: Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Blood, and Cancer

rsmiley716's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted tense fast-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Blood, and Stalking

sarahmae531's review against another edition

emotional funny 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

4.5

Super sweet romance. Loved that she was the bodyguard instead of him. I fell in love with Jack’s family, and found the romance to be really realistic. The classic “third act romance book conflict” also wasn’t from the usual miscommunication trope, which I appreciated. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, and Cancer

Moderate: Gun violence, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail

willa_reads_books's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted reflective fast-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

4.0

i actually didn’t like hannah at first, but as her character developed, she became much more likeable. the premise was fun. i almost cried a few times. it was good :)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief and Stalking

Moderate: Gun violence, Cancer, Car accident, and Death of parent

Minor: Alcoholism, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Suicidal thoughts, and Medical content

clalaure's review against another edition

funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent and Cancer

Moderate: Gun violence and Stalking

Minor: Alcoholism

robinterschak's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful 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

SO. GOOD. The twist and turns that this book took me on was unfathomable when I first started the book. Found myself rooting for everyone involved!

even found myself rooting for the 'bad' guys

Found myself a new author to read!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Stalking

Moderate: Cancer, Mental illness, and Death of parent

Minor: Blood, Gun violence, and Suicide attempt

There is a stalker who has suicidial ideations towards the end of the book, accidentally shoots main character of book

Multiple mentions of stalking of a famous celebrity

Protagonist's mother died prior to the start of the book, death and strained relationship mentioned throughout

kitwhelan's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

A cute read, with plenty of emotional beats, and lots of trauma. The characters never go to therapy even though they desperately need it, which is a pet peeve of mine. And I don’t think the lovebirds really spent enough time together to be in love. More like friends who could try dating. Loads of content warnings on this one, as well.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Car accident, Death of parent, Death, and Alcoholism