Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

The Bodyguard by Katherine Center

223 reviews

danirose's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful 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

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death and Death of parent

kristysproule'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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Car accident, Death of parent, and Cancer

Minor: Stalking, Alcoholism, Death, Gaslighting, and Suicidal thoughts

lisavandonselaar's review against another edition

funny inspiring 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: Car accident, Suicide attempt, and Gun violence

Moderate: Medical content, Stalking, Blood, Cancer, Grief, Death of parent, and Domestic abuse

veronicakirchner's review

emotional funny 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? It's complicated

4.75

Katherine Center knows how to create an emotional roller coaster that feels like the most fun ride you’ve ever taken! The Bodyguard will have you in a LITERAL fit of giggles one moment, crying the next, then tensely stunned after that - all while tugging on your heartstrings.

There are many aspects of this book that I adore, but one really sticks out: the protagonist. The main character is an incredibly intelligent woman who recognizes her own unhealthy and petty patterns, but realistically (and often hilariously) chooses to go against her better judgement anyway. The scenes she finds herself in are magnificently tied to the overarching themes. And in the end, she learns some invaluable lessons about love and life that rounds out her thoughtful character arc. Plus, her POV highlights all the reasons why I love first person, single perspective - the comedic internal monologue amongst external chaos that becomes like a familiar favorite joke throughout the story.

I could go on and on about why I loved this book, but a review of it cannot compare to the unforgettable experience of actually reading it. So, I’ll just leave you with one final thought: READ THIS BOOK!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Death of parent, Car accident, Stalking, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Alcoholism and Physical abuse

mels_reading_log's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful fast-paced

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

4.0

He is a two time winner of People’s Sexiest Man Alive and a world famous movie star. He needs security but wants to keep it a secret, so his family doesn’t worry. In comes Hannah, no one would ever suspect that she is an Executive Protection Agent who knows several ways to kill a man with whatever household item that is closest. To explain her presence, they pretend she is his girlfriend. But who would believe Jack Stapleton would date someone so ordinary?

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Grief, Alcoholism, Mental illness, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Stalking, Suicidal thoughts, Cancer, Car accident, and Death of parent

Minor: Gun violence

shelbyl's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted tense 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

5.0

Solid Romcom.  Love this author

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Kidnapping, Death, Gun violence, Domestic abuse, Death of parent, and Stalking

Minor: Cancer and Alcoholism

jehicks's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.0

Hallmark movie vibes. Cute and fluffy with a little heart. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent and Alcoholism

laurenford's review

emotional funny lighthearted slow-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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Stalking, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Suicide attempt, Car accident, Death of parent, Mental illness, and Cancer

Minor: Grief, Toxic friendship, Terminal illness, and Alcoholism

szink005's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring 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? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent and Stalking

bessadams's review

emotional 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Cancer, Stalking, and Car accident

Moderate: Grief, Gun violence, Death, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Alcoholism