Reviews tagging 'Emotional abuse'

The Dragon's Bride by Katee Robert

72 reviews

plumpaperbacks's review

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.

reads_all_the_books's review against another edition

adventurous emotional 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? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Sexual content

lilbookbee's review

adventurous emotional relaxing 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? It's complicated

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Minor: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Violence

pages_with_panda's review

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

2.0

✅ Finished Nov 5, ‘22 

Despite two stars, I enjoyed this book. The author lists the tropes and Content Warnings at the beginning, which I loved because it meant nothing unexpected. Honestly read a bit like a fanfic because of that though (not that that's a bad thing!) 

Super simple story, a bit too short and I was a little disappointed in the bedroom scenes. The main characters was a bit quick to jump into this relationship which I found a bit unrealistic given her history, but also she married a dragon so who cares. 

Fun read, check the warnings!  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Domestic abuse

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Pregnancy

Minor: Blood and Murder

forgottencupoftea's review

adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, and Domestic abuse

Minor: Murder and Blood

give_me_a_moose's review

emotional lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Minor: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse

wilybooklover's review

adventurous emotional lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

First of all, just LOOK at that cover. I don't normally comment on covers but this one is just stunning. Fits the vibes of the book perfectly and is a great homage to the old illustrated clinch covers of the past. I want more covers like this!!

This was a surprisingly sweet and emotional romance, considering it's about a human woman who gets auctioned off to a dragon with two cocks. No plot, just sexy marriage of convenience vibes. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Domestic abuse

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Pregnancy

Minor: Murder and Blood

frantic_vampire's review

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted mysterious 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

This was certainly an interesting read. I’ll be honest, this was a total cover buy. This cover is fantastic and I love that it’s a bit of a throw back to older romance covers. Also! It’s got a dragon on the cover!! It’s just such a vibe and honestly? It was a pretty fun read too.

I loved that this didn’t hold back, it was just full tilt weird and wild. But I also liked that Briar was able to find herself and that she had the space to be able to work through her past abusive relationship. And I loved that Sol was cognizant of that and gave her the space she needed. It was nice.

Overall, this was a really good monster romance. I definitely want to read more in this series and see more of this really cool world/universe. The Dragon’s Bride is getting a four out of five stars from me.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Domestic abuse

hannibanani29's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted 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

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, and Cursing

Minor: Sexual harassment, Blood, Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, and Physical abuse

angelsfw's review

emotional lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Emotional abuse, and Pregnancy

Moderate: Death and Murder