Reviews tagging 'Addiction'

Bet On It by Jodie Slaughter

45 reviews

yreluctant's review

emotional funny hopeful 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Abandonment, Panic attacks/disorders, Drug abuse, and Child abuse

rachelisathomas22's review

funny 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

3.5

This is a sweet book that pairs steamy, tension filled, small town romance with an exploration of managing mental health in the face of new situations. This was a fun, diverse, and joyful romance for a cozy day!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Mental illness

Minor: Drug abuse, Addiction, Drug use, and Grief

3readingcircus's review against another edition

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Addiction, Sexual content, and Abandonment

malpal132's review

emotional hopeful

3.0

This book deals heavily with anxiety and PTSD, so it felt like a bit of an emotional slog to read through but it also had some good moments. Unfortunately I got the ick from his nickname for her, which is Peaches, but in general I liked their relationship. Idk. It was decent. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Panic attacks/disorders, and Mental illness

micalyia's review

emotional medium-paced

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

3.75

I switched between the audio and physical for this.

1. The audio was narrated by a Black woman (happy dance). But she did a terrible job of voicing Walker 😂😂.  I really wished they had gotten another voice actor for him. Cause if I didn’t know this man was white I would have fully believed this was a black man. 

2. Why tf was Walker white? Honestly I think the author missed out on the perfect opportunity to have a cute black romance. Disappointed. 

3. Him calling her peaches gave me the ick. I could not take that damn nickname serious. I hate it, I hate it, I hate it. 

4. I did enjoy the conversations surrounding mental health issues, anxiety and ptsd. But it’s almost as though if one character was going through it, the other person was forgotten or expected to have their shit together which is not in the least realistic. 

5. Overall it was cute. The sex was hot. In my mind I’m just going to keep pretending the entire cast was black lmao. This was a pretty strong plot and maybe if I didn’t listen to the audiobook I would have enjoyed it more but all it all, it is what it is peaches. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, and Mental illness

Moderate: Addiction

llams's review

hopeful informative lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Addiction

Minor: Addiction

headinthepages'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? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

I really enjoyed this romance! I loved the small town setting, the themes of complex family, mental illness, new adult friendships, boundaries & moving on from the past.

The romance itself was great. I loved the tension and the “betting” trope done in a non problematic way! The bingo scenes were cute and made me want to go play!

The sex scenes were open door and steamy.

I can’t wait to read what the the author does next! :-) 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcohol, Bullying, Drug abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Abandonment, Child abuse, Death, Drug use, Grief, Emotional abuse, Medical content, Addiction, and Cursing

meaghancook's review

emotional hopeful reflective fast-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

4.25

Abolish the third act breakup!!!!!!!!!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Addiction, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Abandonment, and Drug use

Minor: Bullying

uniquelykmee's review

adventurous emotional 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

5.0

This was sexy, emotional yet satisfying story. There's sex, love, mental health, and trauma. 
I think kthe most important part of this entire story was COMMUNICATION! and a solid support system! 
I loved every chapter. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Addiction

rileymc_queen's review against another edition

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction