Reviews tagging 'Body shaming'

The Finisher by RuNyx

17 reviews

bergha1998's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious 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

4.0

This is my favorite book of the series so far. I loved Zephyr, and the whole seduction plot was so fun to read. Over time I started liking Alpha more, his conflicting feelings about her were always fun to read about. 

Dark Romance, Opposites Attract, Second Chance, 3 3/4 🔥

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Kidnapping, Trafficking, Violence, Grief, Cursing, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Sexual content, Torture, Gore, Death of parent, Blood, Death, Body horror, and Murder

Minor: Rape, Suicide attempt, Child abuse, Body shaming, Fatphobia, Physical abuse, and Suicidal thoughts

_angelinasbooks_'s review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective 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

5.0

Runyx has so quickly become one of my all time favorite authors. Every book is so unique, beautiful and meaningful and they just all mean so much to me. I procrastinated writing this for a while because I wanted to do it justice in this review and I hope I do. Zephyr did what very few characters can. She made me feel seen.  This sunshine girl who’s really sad sometimes but for no real reason. Just random depressive episodes. She’s s been told she’s too much her entire life and she starts to believe it no matter how confident she wants to be. Zephyr is for the girls who always feel the need to apologize for taking up space and being themselves fully. Don’t get me wrong Zephyr never apologized to anyone for taking up space that’s what was so beautiful. She empowered me to not feel the need to either. Everyone is allowed to take up space. All of us. We all deserve to be heard. It was such a beautiful message in such a beautiful character and it really moved me. Zephyr and Alpha’s love story is so beautiful because they are exactly what the other needs. Zephyr just needs affection and attention to bloom like a flower moving towards the sun. Alpha even when he was trying to avoid her, listened. Zephyr is such a big heart and Alpha’s nickname for her is truly fitting. Alpha needs love and Zephyr gives it freely. Zephyr needs love and attention and Alpha eventually gives it freely. They are just so perfect for each other. The yin to the other’s yang. This entire book is an absolute masterpiece and so beautiful and moving and I just loved it so so so much. This series forever has a special place in my heart. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, Fatphobia, Death of parent, Murder, and Death

Moderate: Body shaming

nidhzinwonderland's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense 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? It's complicated

3.25

The plot and the characters were all wonderful and I did not see the plot twist comin as with every other book in this series. I thought Alpha was a really mysterious and cool protagonist and Zephyr was hella fun to read from the pov of. However, I found the pacing and plot development to be pretty inconsistent and kind of unrealistic. The fact that she conveniently meets alpha in the arena and he agrees to marry her 2 weeks later seemed kind of off to me. Also the development of their equation over time felt kind of rushed to me.  The pace at which the characters completely changed their opinions and frame of mind over a certain topic was pretty stupid and at times your just like "wait weren't you like 100% against this 2 minutes ago?". But its an entertaining read and doesn't fail to keep you on your toes. As always Tristan and Morana and Dante and Amara were a delight to read about again.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Trafficking, Sexual violence, Murder, Kidnapping, Blood, Child death, Violence, Sexual harassment, Rape, Physical abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Grief, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Dementia, Body shaming, and Death of parent

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Gun violence, Infidelity, and Body shaming

alessiasettembrini's review

challenging dark emotional lighthearted mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

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

5.0

questo libro mi ha ucciso alla fine 😭😭😭

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Body shaming, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Murder, and Violence

Minor: Trafficking, Stalking, Self harm, Rape, Pedophilia, and Vomit

kad21's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape

Moderate: Death of parent, Child abuse, Kidnapping, Sexual assault, and Trafficking

Minor: Body shaming and Mental illness

marthabethanreads's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-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? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Death, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Murder, Violence, and Rape

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail and Body shaming

xoxo_bookishbabe's review

dark mysterious 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: Murder, Mental illness, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, and Blood

Moderate: Grief, Trafficking, Violence, Death of parent, Rape, Body shaming, and Fatphobia

Minor: Terminal illness, Self harm, Suicide attempt, and Suicidal thoughts

faraway_'s review against another edition

dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

3.5

I never trusted that bitch what can I say I just want to cry

Btw viví por las migajas de Dante diciendo que tiene separation anxiety y Amara siendo una reina soy esto perdón

Btw2 odio el concepto de un pre-epilogo perdón pero que cosa horrorosa, drop that shit and forget where

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Fatphobia, Infidelity, Stalking, Medical trauma, Gore, Blood, Violence, Body shaming, Death, Vomit, Trafficking, Sexual content, Murder, Kidnapping, and Injury/Injury detail

dlrosebyh's review against another edition

dark emotional medium-paced

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

2.5

Alessandro "Alpha" Villanova, who grew up on the streets of Los Fortis, struggled to the top while battling for his life, losing everything in the process. He used to be despised by the city, but now he dominates it alone as the ruler of a secretive empire.

Zephyr de la Vega lives outside of Alpha's universe and has a typical life, family, and turmoil. People attempting to make her drop a few pounds are her biggest issue. She crosses his path by coincidence, and she offers a proposition that alters the direction of their lives.

Their collaboration develops into something deeper, more durable, and more powerful than any of them imagined when a killer goes on the rampage in Alpha's city, tearing apart his scarred empire body by corpse, and The Syndicate enters the picture.

Although I've heard this was the least favorite, the series is becoming less and less dull for me. I think I didn't truly know the characters well enough to assess them. I adore Zephyr without a doubt, but I can't even begin to think about Alpha. He was acting so casually. I adore some grumpy love interests, don't get me wrong, but Goddamn, sometimes I forget he's even in the book.

I didn't think anything happened in terms of the narrative until the mystery's continuance at the 80% mark. As I've already mentioned, Alpha's casual attitude contributed to the misunderstanding theme in the book. I probably enjoyed it less than the others since I detest this trope so much. I believe that, in contrast to Tristan Morana and Dante Mara, their romance appeared rushed and pushed for the purpose of the plot.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence and Death

Moderate: Violence, Blood, and Body shaming

Minor: Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, and Rape

aya24's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious 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? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Animal cruelty, Death, Grief, Kidnapping, Murder, and Body shaming