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Graphic: Bullying, Medical content, Medical trauma, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child abuse, Emotional abuse
I did enjoy this book. It was cute, and while Scarlett did present as a bit of a Mary Sue, she had enough issues to still be interesting.
For all that kink was mentioned, I kept reading waiting for ANY actual BDSM; cuffs, ties, flogger, maybe a crop? Except for a bit of rough sex, and light spanking, there was nothing. Housecoat belts work great to tie you to a headboard in a pinch!
I love that the List was a thing, and love they had a talk(s) about it. The actual discussion around consent, and that aspect was amazing. That Lukas never really broke trust in that regard was also amazing.
That being said, the list wasn't used. At all. Because if some light spanking and roleplaying is all BDSM is to you, I'm sorry, you are vanilla with 2 sprinkles. This cost the book a star for me, and I while I can understand wanting to bring it in, if you're going to touch on BDSM, PLEASE do it right. Don't dip your toe in and call it done.
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Medical content, Medical trauma
Reading this made me want to reread Check & Mate again soon.
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Bullying, Death of parent
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail
Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Death, Sexual content, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Drug use, Emotional abuse, Sexism
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Injury/Injury detail
Scarlett was very relatable to early 20s me. This story felt unique and genuine. I love the touch on friendship, too!
Due to personal preferences that relate to the storyline, there were things I didn’t love or vibe with - and that’s okay! At times I felt like the kinks were made to be their personalities and it felt like a little much at a couple points.
Mostly spicy 🌶️ but sweet ending!
Graphic: Emotional abuse
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Bullying
Graphic: Bullying, Sexual content, Medical trauma, Death of parent
The third act conflict was ridiculous and unnecessary. Just immature drama and lack of communication.
MMC really carried this novel. He's not without flaws, but he made the book fun to read.
FMC, on the other hand, was pretty annoying and unconvincing as a character. So many things about her didn't make sense.
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Death of parent, Toxic friendship
Minor: Body shaming, Bullying, Colonisation
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Child abuse, Death of parent