Reviews tagging 'Sexual assault'

Play With Me by Becka Mack

27 reviews

skylover's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted slow-paced

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

1.0

To each their own but I don't like unprotected sex scenes after the first "I love you" is said 300 pages into the book after the first big fight over miscommunication, or TWO sexual trauma scenes without a trigger warning in the prelude. Garrett was good at the beginning but I had a hard time liking Jennie throughout. She's getting all these guys attentions and then using it to make Garrett jealous, and the whole Krissy situation I could've done without. Cara and Ollie I was bigger fans of. I also don't understand how Jennie got to do / afford anything financially, because everyone was buying everything major for her. May have been just my copy but there were many typos throughout the book, and this easily could've been 200 pages less. Everything was predictable, I skimmed the last 100 pages after said unprotected intimate scene, and there would be "plot twists" only for the incident to not be a big deal. Garrett's dad leaving the house with a bottle of whiskey as a recovering alcoholic?? He didn't take a sip. Jennie gets in a car crash? It's fixed in the weirdest way possible with no one hurt or cost to her. Can't tell Carter about the relationship cause he'll flip? Resolved quite easily. I enjoyed the callbacks to the ref during the hockey games, and Adam's commentary in general. Otherwise, this book was repetitive and not a happy ending in my eyes. Also, as someone who gets the compliment a lot, I think it's toxic af to call someone your sunshine and be dependent on them as your source of joy or happiness so when that sunflower necklace was given I was done. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Alcoholism, Sexual harassment, and Death of parent

lauryneball's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Death of parent, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders

jessversteeg's review

lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.0

So much spice, it’s getting old. I only wanted to see how the characters from the first book developed. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Death of parent, Alcoholism, and Alcohol

linnea_tornblom's review against another edition

funny lighthearted slow-paced

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Car accident, Sexual assault, Grief, Eating disorder, Sexual harassment, Sexism, Alcohol, Death of parent, Sexual violence, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Rape, Mental illness, Medical trauma, and Fatphobia

quietmarki's review against another edition

funny lighthearted 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

2.0

God where do I start? First I thought I would enjoy this book bc of the good reviews on this app but boy where they wrong. I almost dnef this book bc of the cringey charachters/conversations. 60% in the book I was like okay this is not that bad, but still. I didn't had a problem with the FL nor the ML (only that the personalities switched up midbook what confused me) i have a problem with the side charachters. I would like to throw Carter from this planet. He just a child, like act you age ! Loved the plot, only cared for princess bubblegum but the story on how she got lost it was just boring. Like give me drama :) This book could be 200 pages shorter in my opinion bc there was a lot of repetition .... 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Eating disorder, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Sexual harassment, Bullying, Car accident, Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, and Sexual violence

ambercunningham's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful 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? No

5.0

My obsession with this book is unhealthy. I am unhinged for Garrett and Jennie. Jennie is one of the most relatable and fucking funny heroines on planet earth. Garrett is absolutely in my fictional boyfriend hall of fame forever. And the scene where Carter and Ollie’s daughter’s name is revealed? No, uh uh, I can’t handle it. Had me SOBBING. The emotional depth of this book combined with one of the best found family executions I’ve ever read make this an ultimate fav for me. And the spice? Fan-fucking-tastic. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting, Bullying, Alcoholism, Death of parent, Car accident, Emotional abuse, Medical content, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Grief

ronnieex's review against another edition

adventurous challenging 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Alcohol and Sexual assault

honeynwool's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying and Sexual assault

content warnings are for past events (prior to book), mc explains her trauma to other mc

kirareadssometimes's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted slow-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

5.0

I love the teammates sister trope and this book is top tier! So fun and addictive. Definitely had a heavier storyline than the first book, but it just made you feel like you had more insight into the characters. Garrett is so compassionate and caring. He and Jenny’s dynamic felt very natural and easy. Absolutely devouring this series!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Violence, Death of parent, Grief, Sexual assault, Bullying, Car accident, and Sexual content

Moderate: Alcoholism, Body shaming, and Pregnancy

absolutely_court's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Grief

Minor: Eating disorder, Body shaming, Pregnancy, Addiction, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Car accident, Alcoholism, Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, Toxic relationship, and Sexual violence