Reviews tagging 'Suicide attempt'

First Down by Grace Reilly

38 reviews

literary_laur's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted 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: Sexual content

Moderate: Sexual harassment

Minor: Suicide attempt

joclousing's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual harassment, Emotional abuse, and Suicide attempt

bw1308's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

5.0

It was a really sweet book with the right amount of spice, which was hot as hell! But I loved the relationship between the two main characters, def's couple goals right there. The problems were realistic, though easily and conveniently solved. But overall an entertainment and quick read!! 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, Grief, Mental illness, and Self harm

Minor: Suicide attempt and Domestic abuse

katharina90's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No

2.0

A fairly short, lighthearted, predictable romance. The writing isn't great and the characters are bland. There's not a lot of plot or chemistry. Medium spice.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Classism, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Mental illness, Suicide attempt, and Abandonment

avidreaderandgeekgirl's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted 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? It's complicated

4.25

     This was a deeper new adult romance than I'm used to. There was more backstory to the main characters and they had more baggage than many new adult romances, which I liked. It tackled a lot of mental health and abusive ex-partner issues. 
    However, James wasn't completely likable and had anger issues. As well as a kind of obsessive attachment thing going on with his partners, where it was ALL about them and nothing else in his life. Making even the main relationship not completely healthy. 
    The male narrator wasn't great the female narrator was good. She did a great job with different tones for different characters.
     Overall it was a good book with a lot of emotional depth. I do plan to continue the series. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Blood, Cursing, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Violence, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Misogyny

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Mental illness, and Suicide attempt

Minor: Death of parent and Fire/Fire injury

wollfaden's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment and Sexual content

Moderate: Emotional abuse and Violence

Minor: Suicide attempt, Drug abuse, Abandonment, Death of parent, and Miscarriage

kennalovessmut's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

3.75

I really enjoyed this book and found it to be a quick read (less than a day to finish on my Kindle!) Has the touch her and I’ll kill you vibes. Coming off of reading Icebreaker, I wanted another easy college sports romance and this did not disappoint!

I did not like the resolve, as it felt a bit rushed. But despite that, I enjoyed the characters and world that was built - so I look forward to reading the other 2 books in the Beyond the Play series by her!

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Content Warnings

Minor: Fire/Fire injury, Suicide attempt, Sexual harassment, and Miscarriage

ginga_ninja's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt and Self harm

Minor: Fire/Fire injury

jamiejanae_6's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful 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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Sexual harassment, and Sexual content

Minor: Fire/Fire injury, Infidelity, Suicide attempt, Alcohol, Blood, Bullying, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship

kb33's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

Cute, quick, light read, and I love how hard James fell for Bex. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Sexual harassment

Minor: Drug abuse, Miscarriage, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Fire/Fire injury, Violence, and Suicide attempt