Reviews tagging 'Mental illness'

At First Spite by Olivia Dade

94 reviews

ghostmomxoxo's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted sad 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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death of parent, Grief, Mental illness, and Sexual content

Moderate: Abandonment

Minor: Drug use and Medical content

callidoralblack's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted

• 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: Sexual content

Moderate: Child death, Grief, Mental illness, and Cursing

Minor: Medical content and Abandonment

khaben31's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted 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? It's complicated

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness

Minor: Child death

samchase112's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Mental illness, and Grief

Moderate: Abandonment, Child death, and Death

Minor: Medical content and Suicidal thoughts

mlottermoser's review against another edition

adventurous emotional lighthearted sad 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

3.5

5/5 spicy level (Monster erotica bookclub)
Big focus on depression. 
Hate to love. Small town. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness and Sexual content

Moderate: Child death

Depression at its darkest. Lots of sex, including monster erotica. Child dies due to medication over dose.

kellyjcm's review against another edition

emotional funny medium-paced

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

5.0

This defied my expectations, and I was initially quite reluctant to read it due to early marketing? discussion? I'm not sure. Whatever I heard made me think it featured a love triangle, then an unredeemable hero, etc. I even heard on a recent Fated Mates episode it featured a virgin hero, which further muddied my thoughts. And I LOVED all of Olivia Dade's books in the Spoiler Alert trilogy. So not exactly sure where my hangups originated, but I wasn't planning to read it until a book club pick made the decision for me.

I LOVED it. It's funny, it's spicy, it's sweet, it's emotionally mature. It has two MCs over the age of 35. No love triangle.  The FMC's body size - not a plot point.

The virgin hero thing - not a big deal. It comes up once during their first time.

And it has PINING for days. I cannot wait for more in this Harlot's Bay series (absolutely phenomenal name). 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness

Moderate: Death and Grief

pie_rogue's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful sad medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Grief, Child death, and Mental illness

juffnstuff's review against another edition

emotional funny 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness and Sexual content

Moderate: Child death, Medical content, and Medical trauma

arwenaardbeienstruik's review against another edition

4.0

One of the most realistic portrayals of depression i have seen in a romance novel which is the reason that it gets 4 stars. If i would solely judge on the romance i would not rate it this high. The romance was not very much romancing; the chemistry between the main characters wasn't really there. At the beginning of the book could also be a lot shorter, i often felt bored. If i objectify look at the romance i can say it's cute and the groveling from the mmc was top tier, but god i missed the tension. It just felt flat.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness

monicalaurette's review against another edition

emotional funny sad 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

No one with a good heart is a failure.

Hi my name is Monica and I am a very big fan of Olivia Dade and literally broke my buying ban to get this book. The concept I was not fully sold on but I knew Dade's writing would be enough for me to enjoy it and it WAS!

Athena and Matthew were both so complex individuals and together were able to fit into the little spots left by their lives and the people around them. I wanted more of their journey but excited to see who else comes into Harlot's Bay and earns a place in my heart.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Mental illness

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, and Medical trauma

Minor: Child death