Reviews tagging 'Cursing'

Beach Read by Emily Henry

106 reviews

ryleighh's review

funny hopeful inspiring 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

4.5

The sexual tension between Janie and Gus was so good. The story progressed naturally, nothing felt forced. Loved each character so dearly, I was so invested! Definitely one of the best romances ive read, i couldnt bring myself to put it down lol. Now i want to read Gus and January's books, shame they're only fictional😭 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Infidelity, Cancer, Cursing, Death of parent, and Grief

jkribbit's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective sad

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Cursing

Moderate: Child abuse, Cancer, Death, Domestic abuse, and Death of parent

Minor: Addiction, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcoholism

daenerystargaryen's review

emotional funny hopeful 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Infidelity, Grief, and Sexual content

Moderate: Vomit, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Cursing, Death, Alcohol, and Cancer

Minor: Car accident and Mental illness

sophieamreacher's review

challenging emotional informative reflective sad slow-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

3.5

3.5
I enjoyed the characters and the relationship with family but I found this book very slow and also that not a lot was going on. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Alcohol, Cancer, Infidelity, Sexual content, Abandonment, and Grief

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Car accident, Child abuse, Cursing, Physical abuse, Addiction, Alcoholism, Fire/Fire injury, Bullying, and Violence

cherryfreckle's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Grief, Cursing, Cancer, Death, Sexual content, Infidelity, Alcoholism, and Terminal illness

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, and Child abuse

Minor: Torture, Child death, and Fire/Fire injury

azileotulp's review

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

4.5

I had to read this book in sections as an assignment for my class, and I can't emphasize how difficult that was when I always wanted to read more. I loved January and Gus, and I'm always a sucker for the

"love interest has been hopelessly in love with main character for years while said main character actively dislikes them" trope.

One thing I found incredibly frustrating was

Gus' marriage. I don't necessarily hate that he was married, as he was technically separated, but the way that he confesses to January that he thought about going back to his wife while he was telling January that he actually chose her?? Why was he messing with my girl's emotions like that.

Overall, I was a huge fan, and I felt like this was one of the few books I've read that didn't feel rushed in the end, and everything I wanted to know more about was wrapped up.

(Although, I have to admit that I was kind of hoping for a little January and Naomi confrontation, but I can live without it.)

I really can't recommend this book enough. It's such a relaxing read that always seems to be moving forward but still doesn't move too fast.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Vomit, Cancer, Cursing, Death of parent, and Terminal illness

Minor: Child abuse and Alcohol

l4uren_11's review

adventurous emotional inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

*listened as an audiobook*

Beach read:

A romance writer who no longer believes in love and a literary writer stuck in a rut engage in a summer-long challenge that may just upend everything they believe about happily ever afters

My thoughts:
Emily Henry does it again! I finished her latest book and it's been swirling in my mind ever since. This wasn't just a good read, it was a 5-star experience (and I rarely give out those!).

 Imagine a fast-paced enemies-to-lovers story, but with laugh-out-loud humor, heartwarming moments, and tears that sneak up on you. That's what this book delivered. It had me giggling one minute and reaching for tissues the next. It's the perfect summer read, and I can already see myself revisiting it when the warm Florida sun hits.

 If you're looking for a book that will stay with you long after you turn the last page, look no further! This is one I highly recommend, and I can't wait to dive into Emily Henry's next book.

Emily, I’m officially a fan!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cursing and Sexual content

sierrabedwell's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.75

I really enjoyed this book. The first book I read by Emily Henry was not as good as this one and I was pleasantly surprised by how much I loved it. I could completely relate to the main character because she is also an author struggling with writers block. I liked the fact that she was dealing with some tough situations and how she could grow through it, while also going outside of her comfort zone with Gus. I thought this was a great and well rounded story, but I did think that the main characters could have avoided fights if it weren’t for miscommunication. I also didn’t like that she was a stereotypical woman in a romance book (e.g. over dramatic and cried all the time). 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity, Sexual content, Cursing, Death, Abandonment, Cancer, Death of parent, Grief, Terminal illness, and Alcohol

poppy_dandybee's review against another edition

emotional funny relaxing medium-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? Yes

3.5

It's a good book. It is a cute story. The main character, January, she's a bit dramatic and self-centered. She's an only-child, so I guess she is a really well-written only-child. I just didn't really like her all that much.
I enjoyed the book overall. I think it does read like a "first book." I read Book Lovers and it's got a similar feel to it, but it reads better IMO.
I was invested in the story, I wanted to know what happened to January and Gus. I enjoyed the tid-bits about the books they were writing as well.
Okay ending- or maybe I just don't like happy endings... *winky face*

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent

Moderate: Cursing, Alcohol, Grief, Cancer, and Infidelity

Minor: Vomit

ashfrxns's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Grief, Vomit, Sexual content, Infidelity, and Alcohol