Reviews tagging 'Sexual content'

Next Of Kin by Hannah Bonam-Young

46 reviews

alyp's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Abandonment

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Alcoholism, and Addiction

Minor: Child abuse and Alcohol

Chloe's baby sister has FAS from her mom's addiction. Her mom gets sober throughout the book. Warren does have anger issues and punches a wall out of anger near the end of the book. He immediately regrets it. There's no physical violence against anyone though. Warren's younger brother is deaf.

clareasday's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Drug use, Drug abuse, Alcohol, Pregnancy, Addiction, Emotional abuse, and Violence

Moderate: Sexual content

melissaslibraryy's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This is my second Hannah Bonam-Young book and omg i love her work sm 😭🫶 I loveee that there’s no third act breakup and the loving family dynamic between them and their siblings despite their dysfunctional upbringing made my heart burst with joy. The angst and sexual tension prior to them getting together was written so well to the point that I was literally giggling and kicking my feet from the cuteness and excitement of where it could lead. This author has definitely become and auto-read author bc her work is simply amazing that I have no choice but to continue supporting her. 100000% recommend this and the rest of her works !!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Sexual content, Alcohol, Child abuse, Cursing, Abandonment, and Medical content

cneighbors36's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted relaxing 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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Addiction and Abandonment

Minor: Drug abuse and Drug use

ang3lina_'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? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Drug use, Abandonment, and Drug abuse

Minor: Death of parent

attolis's review against another edition

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Child abuse and Drug abuse

wts_tiffany'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? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Addiction and Drug use

Minor: Abandonment, Death of parent, and Drug abuse

minyoonhwi's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful 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? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction and Alcoholism

Moderate: Death of parent, Medical content, Sexual content, and Violence

Minor: Classism, Drug use, and Vomit

mels_reading_log's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring fast-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

4.25

 Such a good romance. Having a hot, tough guy take care of a baby and do housework, really is the sexiest thing ever! I love their story of found family!

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Content Warnings

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

amanda_reads13's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted fast-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

3.0

Chloe’s life takes an unexpected turn when she tries to get custody of her newborn sister. In order to gain custody, she has to team up with another young foster parent, Warren, who has fought to gain custody of his teen brother. 

This was a sweet and cute contemporary romance. This book deals with some very serious topics (foster care, anger issues, adoption, abandonment, and neglect), but it doesn't feel heavy. I think each topic was tackled with respect and understanding. 

I really loved the progression of each of these characters and their relationship. Both had a similar beginning, but Chloe was adopted, whereas Warren ended up in the system. Though they both see pretty content to keep distance between them, but the trauma of their past and the reality of their current situation draws them together. They very quickly form an emotional bond as they begin to lean on and depend on each other. As that emotional bond and trust grows, it turns into deep feelings for one another. 

I really liked them together. Some parts of the book were pretty cheesy (that song...), but they balanced and complimented each other well. I loved how quickly and deeply they formed a bond with each other's siblings and were always there to fight for and support them. 

I liked that they discussed that Warren was dealing with his anger issues, but I wish more time had been spent on addressing it after his blow up. It seemed to be just brushed under the rug. 

Tropes: forced proximity, found family, sibling guardianship, slow burn, grumpy/sunshine 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Addiction, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Abandonment, Emotional abuse, and Sexual content

Moderate: Death of parent