Reviews tagging 'Infidelity'

A vadvirágok magabiztossága by Micalea Smeltzer

19 reviews

anovelglimpse's review against another edition

4.0

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The Confidence of Wildflowers would have been a 5 star read for me based on the writing and the romance between Salem and Thayer if it wasn't for how their relationship started and the horrible thing that happened toward the end. There was a lot of stuff that would have readers running who avoid certain content warnings. Honestly, if I hadn't read The Persistence of Thornes with Caleb's romance and been warned ahead about some of it, my rating might have been a 3. I would normally probably avoid a book like this, but I am glad I read it. I'm excited to find out what comes next in the sequel to this duet. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child death

Minor: Cancer, Child abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Death of parent

kyrstin_p1989's review against another edition

4.0

challenging emotional funny hopeful reflective sad 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: Yes

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There were several triggers I was not anticipating even with the warning page. This book is incredibly sad. The main character sees more tragedy, more heartache, than any one person should. And even still, she is resilient and tries to bring sunshine to everyone else’s world. I enjoyed this book more than I thought I would. It was a quick read, definitely brought on some tears though, so not necessarily the light summer reading you might assume it to be at first glance. I’m looking forward to getting the second book soon.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Child abuse, Child death, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Alcohol

juliaxgulia's review against another edition

3.75

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

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Holy crap, to think I almost DNF. That ending was wildly traumatic, but I understand why it is. The age gap romance trope was hard to get through, but the writing perfectly captured the heartbreak of what often happens in an age gap relationship, especially when one party is barely legal.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Infidelity, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent

Moderate: Cancer, Toxic relationship

katiepatricee's review against another edition

4.5

emotional medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Cancer, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Incest, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Grief

smuttymummy's review against another edition

4.0

dark emotional hopeful sad 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: Yes

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This was good. It was predictable but also has many surprising moments. There was enough to keep me wanting to read more.
This book is very emotional when it warns you with a trigger, it’s not something to take lightly. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy

chelle22's review against another edition

5.0

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Alcohol

itsamylynne's review against another edition

4.5

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Pregnancy, Gaslighting

chelsearose's review against another edition

4.5

emotional sad tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Infidelity, Sexual content

Moderate: Cancer, Child abuse, Domestic abuse

Minor: Death of parent

_chrstnlvly's review against another edition

3.5

dark emotional sad fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Sexual content, Grief

gingerxkid's review against another edition

4.0

emotional funny sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death

Moderate: Child abuse

Minor: Infidelity, Sexism, Vomit