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The Bodyguard by Katherine Center

153 reviews

taylorc19's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

4.25

So cute, so fun, absolutely flew through this book. I normally don't love a no-spice, no-swearing, not-a-lot-of-kissing romance book because it feels juvenile and unrealistic but I completely bought it for this one. To be honest, I didn't even really notice that the characters weren't swearing and there wasn't any outright intimacy besides kissing between Hannah and Jack (which is a testament to the writing and story-building). I'm almost positive this is my first Katherine Center book and I definitely want to read more. I do wish we had more content of Hannah and Jack once they were together, but I loved seeing her assimilate to his family and start to really care not just about Jack but also his entire family. Overall, Hannah's character arc was well done and she was a fully fleshed out character. Also, thank you, thank you, THANK YOU to Katherine Center for giving Hannah some self-respect and not letting her rebound with Robby OR completely forgive Taylor. They didn't deserve Hannah!!!!

I will say the romance felt a tad rushed. Hannah had barely felt an inkling of a crush towards Jack, then all the sudden she was saying she was in love with him. The ending section with Wilbur was totally weird and out of left field, but it was so on brand for a "bodyguard romance" (if that's even a trope in romance novels). 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Domestic abuse, and Stalking

Moderate: Child abuse, Toxic relationship, Addiction, and Alcoholism

lizziaha's review against another edition

3.75

I am really starting to hate list epilogues. I don’t need to know all that. What I WILL say though, is that this book did have me giggling and kicking my feet. Highly unrealistic at points (I have a hard time believing that this team of highly trained bodyguards cannot handle meeting a celebrity without losing all decorum) and a bit contrived, but a good time nonetheless. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Stalking and Car accident

Moderate: Alcoholism, Cancer, Injury/Injury detail, Gun violence, and Kidnapping

Minor: Body shaming and Death of parent

mishaps's review against another edition

sad medium-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? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Car accident, Death of parent, Death, Stalking, Domestic abuse, and Gun violence

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Toxic friendship, Alcoholism, Cancer, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt

bidoofenergy's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

A classic fun 00s romcom of a book. Hannah is driven, Jack is ridiculous and I love them both so much. It's devastating and delightful in one

"Love is something you generate. 
"And loving other people really does turn out, in the end, to be a genuine way of loving yourself."

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Cancer, Suicidal thoughts, Stalking, Death, Car accident, and Alcoholism

Moderate: Vomit and Domestic abuse

Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Blood, and Gun violence

marmellowreads's review against another edition

emotional funny medium-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Death of parent, Suicide attempt, Death, Injury/Injury detail, and Addiction

maggies's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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? Yes

5.0

What could easily have been just a run of the mill contemporary romance actually packed quite a punch, exploring loss, grief, and a bit of PTSD along with the strength it takes to love and be loved in return. While the plot elements that brought Hannah and Jack together were contrived, the growth of their relationship felt natural and I sure did root for them. When a romance makes me cry, it's a goodun.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Death of parent, and Grief

Moderate: Car accident, Stalking, Abandonment, and Alcoholism

Minor: Injury/Injury detail

sydneylmeyer7's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Alcoholism, Grief, Cancer, Toxic friendship, Death, Stalking, and Toxic relationship

ju_harue's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-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? Yes

4.5

Adorei a leitura, sem expectativas, achei que foi uma história bem construída, com personagens sólidos e um enredo que prende. Nada de grandes emoções ou viradas extraordinária, mas cumpriu muitíssimo bem a função de um romance excelente pra engatar as leituras novamente.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Car accident, Sexism, Death of parent, Alcohol, Blood, Cancer, Death, Toxic relationship, Alcoholism, Grief, Hate crime, Medical content, and Stalking

ginkgogirl's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted fast-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? Yes

4.0

Great junk food read. Completely unrealistic but very fun and easy to read

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Blood, and Gun violence

Moderate: Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Bullying, Death, and Body shaming

Minor: Alcoholism and Addiction

ashleyj_reads's review against another edition

emotional inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Grief

Minor: Alcoholism, Gun violence, Stalking, Death of parent, Cursing, Suicidal thoughts, Cancer, and Car accident