Reviews tagging 'Emotional abuse'

The Bodyguard by Katherine Center

14 reviews

katiehasanxiety's review against another edition

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

4.5

Ok would it have been better with some spice? Sure. But this was SO CUTE. It made me laugh, it made me cry. I loved it, and look forward to reading more of the author’s work!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Grief, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Domestic abuse

kaytrain's review against another edition

funny 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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Dysphoria, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Body shaming, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, and Self harm

lauramparis's review against another edition

funny lighthearted relaxing 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Car accident

Moderate: Alcohol, Blood, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Grief, Stalking, and Suicide attempt

Minor: Gun violence and Injury/Injury detail

decklededgess's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted relaxing 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

rigger warnings: cancer, emotional abuse, alcoholism, alcohol, death, car accident, physical injury, gun violence, stalking, death threats, suicide mention, drowning

What a weird ass book in the best way possible. I expected to enjoy this book what with it being fake dating AND forced proximity but the added benefit of an incredible narrator’s voice and amazing comedic timing really hit the ball out of the park with this book. 

I enjoyed the narration and first person pov so much! It made for an incredibly engrossing reading experience, it felt like someone catching me up on their life after years apart. 

I loved Hannah and Jack. Their goofy chemistry really hooked me. The yearning and slow burn of it all was so gratifying and the payoff at the end was supreme. 

I also loved Hannah’s character growth from self loathing and escapism to acceptance and love. 

I felt like the epilogue really went on for too long mainly because it was a lot of telling and no showing but it was fun all the same. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Suicide attempt, Terminal illness, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Addiction, Blood, Cancer, Death, Grief, Medical content, Mental illness, Vomit, Car accident, Stalking, and Suicidal thoughts