Reviews tagging 'Alcoholism'

Duke, Actually by Jenny Holiday

31 reviews

writtenbydnicole's review against another edition

lighthearted 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Grief, and Sexual content

Minor: Infidelity and Medical trauma

jhaneveauguste's review against another edition

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective slow-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

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Death of parent, and Emotional abuse

Minor: Physical abuse

percervall's review against another edition

funny lighthearted fast-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

It's a ✨spicy✨ Hallmark film and I'm here for it

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, and Sexual content

Moderate: Death of parent

Minor: Physical abuse and Homophobia

bookedinsideout's review against another edition

relaxing slow-paced

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

4.0

A Princess For Christmas was one of my best surprises last year, and this sequel was just as enjoyable for settling in for a longer holiday read. I loved the way it was stretched out from one holiday season to the next, giving their friendship a strong basis and so that we could go along with them on that journey. There were a few fun situations that could have been even more yummy if we’d spent just a little more time in them rather than flipping to the next scene, but overall I really liked this slower friends-to-lovers romance. Next year’s is already on my list.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death of parent, and Homophobia

casey_sunshine's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted sad tense 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Alcohol, and Alcoholism

Moderate: Death of parent, Bullying, Homophobia, Emotional abuse, Death, and Child abuse

kenziewol's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0

Solid holiday romance read — basically a hallmark movie in book format with a touch more spice 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Alcoholism

Minor: Child abuse, Death of parent, and Emotional abuse

kbairbooks's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing 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

4.75

Awww! I really loved this. (Spoiler review) I loved that they weren’t 16 years old they were older AND their relationship lasted a couple of years AND they started out as friends AND they were totally open about sex and sex before marriage AND their cute moments weee so cute! I loved the characters and the banter and the deal to better their lives AND the spontaneous death of the bitch ass dad!! So good. Such fun

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Abandonment, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship

brazenbookbabe's review against another edition

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? It's complicated

3.75

This was a fun holiday read that had me laughing out loud. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Alcoholism

madsmcw_reads's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Sexual content

Moderate: Infidelity and Medical trauma

shutupiamreading's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted slow-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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death of parent, Alcoholism, and Physical abuse