Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

To Love Jason Thorn by Ella Maise

31 reviews

jem29's review against another edition

4.0

this is my second time reading this book and i’m sticking with a 4 stars. 

this book is so easy and nice to read, i like how

even though they technically get together early they aren’t really together until much later.

i don’t love chapter

29-33 but that’s just because i hate that books have to have conflict at the end. i just want everyone to be happy and no miscommunication or anything that causes a break/breakup.

but i guess you to have it or whatever. 

can’t wait to read lucy’s book again, i remember really liking that one! 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicide, Drug abuse, Sexual assault, and Death of parent

Minor: Alcoholism

cmab's review against another edition

funny medium-paced

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

2.0

So much of this didn’t sit right with me.

The scene where she’s drunk and forces herself on the MMC

The crush she had on him as a small child still dominating her emotional and sexual priorities. The sex scenes were cringey and the characters didn’t develop - just a really stagnant story considering all that happens in it. The roommate drama was predictable

except the mmc being drugged

I’ve loved other books by this author and normally like the tropes this one has - it just wasn’t for me

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Drug abuse, Death of parent, and Sexual assault

catsandmetaphors's review against another edition

lighthearted fast-paced

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Suicide, Alcoholism, and Death of parent

jackiie's review

funny fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Sexual content, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Drug abuse, Sexual assault, Suicide, Death of parent, and Addiction

culzean's review against another edition

emotional funny 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Alcohol, Death, Infidelity, Toxic friendship, Cursing, Death of parent, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Suicide

nydhoggyr's review against another edition

lighthearted slow-paced

2.75

Meh. It wasn't the worst thing I've ever read, but it was pretty basic NA contemporary romcom. Pretty forgettable, and I was honestly bored by it.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault, Death of parent, Suicide, and Drug abuse

chloelj27's review against another edition

funny 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

4.0

I really enjoyed this book especially seeing both character’s perspectives (anyone who knows me I love a dual POV)! I really liked Olive and seeing her succeed as a bestselling author at just 21 was amazing. Her friendship with Lucy was perfect and I can’t wait to read her story next! As for her relationship with Jason, I loved seeing how she would do anything for him and how her childhood crush still followed all those years later. I liked Jason and it was sad hearing about his family life, however I didn’t get the feeling that he was in love with Olive. I got the impression that he liked her, but not loved her. It felt more of a physical attraction to me. With all that being said, the spice, lust and protectiveness of Jason was amazing!

As for the plot, I really enjoyed it. The marriage of convenience worked well with Jason being seen as a bit of a playboy and it bringing Olive’s book to life as such. I loved the ending of how it finished where their story started but I do wish we saw more of Olive’s family’s reaction to everything that happened though as they were a big focus, at the start especially.

Overall, I enjoyed this book, but just felt some things were missing for me, which is why this is a 4 star reward instead of a 5 for me.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Death of parent, Cursing, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Infidelity, Mental illness, Medical content, Suicide, Car accident, Gaslighting, and Alcoholism

soraya's review

emotional funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

4.0

Boy do I love a fake dating/marriage book. It was so well executed. I loved Olive's relationship with Lucy. I love the one bed trope that was included. It was funny at times and so sweet. I was grinning a lot during my read. 
Some slight spoilery concerns I had below;

the part where Olive is drunk and in bed with Jason I found a bit yuck. Also when they wake up after their first time together and Olive is already on top of Jason, just no. Those parts were really noncon for me.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death of parent, Suicide, Infidelity, and Drug abuse

Light non-consensuel actions that aren't really discussed later on

At one point Olive is drunk and forces Jason's hands in her underpants and eventually Jason gives in. It is not mentioned again later on, but it is clear she does not remember it. Later after they had sex the first time, Jason wakes up and Olive was already straddling him and had initiated sex without him realising it.

hellowildflower's review

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Toxic relationship and Sexual assault

Minor: Alcohol, Drug abuse, Suicide, Death of parent, and Vomit

jaidlyn_7's review

funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Sexual assault

Moderate: Death of parent and Drug abuse