Reviews tagging 'Toxic relationship'

Pucking Wild by Emily Rath

46 reviews

amy_sutt's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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? It's complicated

5.0

I am quickly becoming an auto-buy fan of Emily Rath's.  This is the second book I've read in her Jacksonville Rays series and both have been outstanding.  Unlike the first book (and it sounds like the upcoming 3rd book) which are why choose, this book is MF and our FMC is the best friend of our favorite FMC from book 1, Rachel Price.  Tess makes a couple of appearances in the first book and I loved her from the start as the fiery best friend.  This book was challenging because Tess had to leave her previous life in Cincinnati OH after her crappy ex blindsided her at work with some complete BS (he's a real gem as you'll see) and this leads her back to Jacksonville to lean on Rachel and help Mars with a nonprofit he's funding.  When she accidentally ends up sharing Mar's house with Jake (the puppy) their sparks will fly and possibly burn the place down.

This book was so enjoyable to read.  The spice was expertly done. The dirty talk was top notch.  I liked seeing bother FMC and MMC show growth through the story and loved Tess helping the puppy learn some of his kinks ;)   I will say check the TW/CW because if narcissists or gaslighting are triggering for you, then skip this one because the ex is really a piece of work.   

Totally recommend you check this out!!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, and Classism

Minor: Sexual content, Medical content, and Stalking

the abusive ex is a classic narcissists who exhibits gaslighting, and physically abusive and toxic behaviors mostly at the start of the story, but then bullies the FMC by hiring a private investigator to stalk her and take graphic photos of her to use to bully and intimidate her to return back to him

lzzlong16's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring tense fast-paced

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

5.0

4🌶️ <slight spoilers throughout>

This universe. Dr. Rath thank you for these gems. I laugh so much in these. I love them. These books are everything. They touch your heart, they make that kitty purr, and I'm surprised I don't have abs from how much they make me laugh. Miss Tess I knew I would love her but I had no idea the kind of strength she had. God she is such a freaking badass and I love it. I love her confidence, her take no shit attitude and how fiercely she loves. I understood her needs to run and her feelings of never being seen and to see her overcome those was beautiful. And Ryan ugh to find a man that obsessed is the goal. We love that this puppy had some bite and couldn't have had a better man for our wild leading lady. Ryan was so fun to get to know he killed me so much. He also cared so much. I can't wait to see more from these families and I just can't rave about these enough 🥰

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Stalking, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Violence and Injury/Injury detail

tguccione's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Stalking, and Gaslighting

Minor: Physical abuse, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail

kat7794's review against another edition

emotional funny medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting

iamsammie27's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional tense 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Infidelity, Stalking, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Death of parent and Abandonment

thecajunbookworm's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Stalking and Abandonment