Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

The Bodyguard by Katherine Center

225 reviews

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

witcheep'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? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

This book has a very interesting premise that is executed well: A workaholic bodyguard finds herself against her will in a fake dating work assignment that soon begins to blur the emotional lines of faking, meanwhile there is a threat constantly in the background waiting to emerge and her personal life going through a turmoil that makes the situation even messier. This is a sweet romance read with touches on heavier topics of grief and self-doubt stirring the pot.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief

Moderate: Kidnapping, Car accident, Gun violence, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Stalking

Minor: Kidnapping, Cancer, Domestic abuse, and Self harm

mklein319's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent

dropsoflemons's review against another edition

funny inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent and Gun violence

marlene27's review against another edition

emotional funny informative mysterious tense slow-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

4.5

this book was SO good i literally couldn’t put it down. i read the entire thing in one sitting. theres no spice so if thats a thing for you then this is the perfect book. but if you like books with spice, read this one anyway its worth it. i love it so much jack is so lovable and hannah is such a mood. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Car accident

Moderate: Death

Minor: Death of parent

downsophialane's review against another edition

lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Stalking

Moderate: Death of parent and Gun violence

Minor: Death, Car accident, and Medical content

jessica_thelen's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted tense 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Death of parent, and Car accident

Minor: Cancer

jpt007's review against another edition

funny hopeful 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

3.25

I was looking for fairly well written, clean, romance book and this book fit the bill.

Characters- 3/5*

They were cute! I really enjoyed the moments of depth within each of there arcs. It exceeded expectations for what us demanded in a base level romance novel and I appreciated that.

Conflict- 3.5/5*

It was really thrilling when we finally got there. But I will say that it kind of came out of nowhere. I wish there was more tension build instead of a surprise from left field.

Plot- 3/5*

It was cute had some really cute twists and turns. I think the rising action was a bit too up and down but besides that it was a good structure.

Setting- 4/5* 

I saw a very clear picture in my head of what these locations looked like. The author really thrives in this category. 

Theme- 2.5/5*

Healing can happen if you are honest with yourself and others. You are not ever meant to be alone. Life is about balance.

Overall Score: 3.2/5⭐️

I recommend this book to anyone who wants to read a lighthearted romance about a security guard and a movie star

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent and Death

Minor: Sexual content

bowedbookshelves's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Infidelity, Car accident, Death, Grief, and Alcohol

Minor: Medical content, Death of parent, Medical trauma, and Alcoholism

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