Reviews tagging 'Alcohol'

First Love, Take Two by Sajni Patel

3 reviews

aliciachauhan_'s review

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing sad 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

4.25

another book with South Asian representation. I loved this book and all the books this author has wrote within this series. I think its so important exploring the racist aspects of the Indian community and the stigma that is held on marrying someone outside of race and religious beliefs in a modern society.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Drug use, Infertility, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Blood, Chronic illness, Classism, Cursing, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Pregnancy, Cultural appropriation, Grief, Hate crime, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Racism, Religious bigotry, Suicidal thoughts, and Terminal illness

zombiezami's review against another edition

emotional funny 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

3.25

This was a pretty down-to-earth romance. I liked that this was about repairing an old love, which I feel like I don't see that much in romance. I also liked how the third act conflict wasn't annoying and was more about the leads working together as a team to resolve a conflict, rather than miscommunicating and fighting. The male romantic lead felt a little too perfect. I think the author forgot to give him a flaw of any significance, other than maybe jumping to conclusions. In any case, gave me nice feelings. Would recommend. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Miscarriage, Medical content, Mental illness, Ableism, Bullying, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Sexual content, Racism, and Pregnancy

Minor: Sexual assault, Rape, Vomit, Alcohol, Cancer, and Infertility

romantic rejection, saneism

decklededgess's review

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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

4.0

trigger warnings: racism, slut shaming, medical content, hospital visit, sick parents, sex mention, alcohol

An incredible followup to the first book in this series. I really loved the romance and the chemistry the characters had on page. It made it very apparent they had history and instantly made me root for them to resolve their pasts and get back together. A big fan of the one bed/one apartment trope that was masterfully executed for maximum awkward run-ins, partial nudity, lots of proximity and almost touches, plus a boatload of well timed innuendos. Excellent book, can't wait for the rest of the books in this series!!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcohol, Bullying, Medical content, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, and Sexual content