Reviews tagging 'Mental illness'

The Dragon's Bride by Katee Robert

6 reviews

vixenreader's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted sad fast-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? Yes

4.0

Who knew that dragon smut could be so sweet and be an exploration about recovering love and purpose after abuse. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Cursing, Sexual content, Medical content, Mental illness, and Medical trauma

Moderate: Alcohol, Blood, and Emotional abuse

Minor: Gore, Physical abuse, and Murder

Be aware that there is themes of PTSD, recovering from physical and emotional abuse, and crossing boundaries in the heat of the moment.

marena02's review against another edition

emotional funny sad fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Abortion, Cursing, Violence, Blood, Death, and Domestic abuse

c4msx's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted relaxing 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

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, and Mental illness

Minor: Murder

plumpaperbacks's review against another edition

emotional hopeful fast-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

4.0

As this was my first foray into monster romance, I didn’t really know what to expect, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. There’s surprisingly intricate, rather fascinating world-building, as well as Katee’s trademark fierce girl protagonist and a romance that’s delightful both including and beyond the spice. Briar and Sol had slight “Persephone and Hades in Neon Gods” vibes, which was a nice touch since that’s one of my absolute favorite Katee books.

I loved Briar’s character development, and especially cheered her on when she confronted Azazel—that was COMPLETELY iconic of her. I’m happy that she and Sol are happy, and I can’t wait to read the rest of the series; from what little I’ve seen of the other characters, their stories are going to be just as entertaining.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, and Sexual content

Sexual content occurs on-page, present day. One protagonist, Briar, has PTSD from escaping a toxic marriage where her husband was emotionally abusive and manipulative. Details of said relationship are mentioned semi-frequently throughout the book.

trillingconclusion's review against another edition

adventurous funny relaxing fast-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Sexual content, and Cursing

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Trafficking, Mental illness, Murder, Violence, Panic attacks/disorders, and Body horror

Minor: Pregnancy and Confinement

kbairbooks's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced

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

4.25

Honestly, I really enjoyed this! It gave me the same kind of feels that the wicked villains series did. And it felt slightly nostalgic as well as very sexy and deeper than you would anticipate monster smart to be which seems to be a key factor in Katie Roberts is writings and I love her creativity and I love her willingness to explore the kinky and dirty and the things no one else typically likes to talk about. And she provides really great content add a really incredible pace. I just love her work and I love her and I can’t wait to carry on with this monster series :-)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Gaslighting, Kidnapping, and Mental illness

Moderate: Murder, Domestic abuse, Pregnancy, and Physical abuse

Minor: Death and Blood