Reviews tagging 'Toxic relationship'

Mantras & Minotaurs by Ashley Bennett

6 reviews

mabellene's review

funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use

Moderate: Toxic relationship and Death

Minor: Alcohol

shaykay's review

funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

4.5

First, I love the older couple getting a second chance at love! So Pam and Alistair are both older characters in their 40s and 50s. They have adult children; Pam's actually the mom of Reese and Tegan! Chai, Alistair's daughter, actually shows up here and there. I really hope she gets a book, or we at least find out what is going on with her because she has some illness, and that's why Alistair was even in our adorable town and got to meet the fantastic Pam! I just couldn't get enough of Pam and Alistair. They were adorable, and I really need more books in this series! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Body shaming, Toxic relationship, Death, Medical content, Emotional abuse, Drug use, and Panic attacks/disorders

cluckieduck's review

emotional funny 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? No

4.25

Ok, this whole series provides the perfect blend of soft & sweet with hot & steamy!

Love the representation of two 50+ MCs finding insta-love. Pam & Alistair are such a lovely couple (possibly my favourite duo of the series thus far) and I really enjoyed the little tidbits showing their ages, including annoyance at low-light restaurants, menopausal symptoms, and pillows under the knees during sexy time 😉

Keep ‘em coming AB - I can’t wait for Fallon’s book next!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Drug use and Cursing

Minor: Alcohol, Panic attacks/disorders, Emotional abuse, and Toxic relationship

rickireadss's review

4.0

ughhh ashley stole my heart again! i loved pam and alistair. i do think its more of an insta lust/love story BUT i think it worked out for them. i enjoyed the cute moments between them but the spicy scenes?!?!!? I ATE THEM UP. i need me a minotaur daddy ;)

⚠️: drug use, toxic relationship, death, medical content

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Drug use and Toxic relationship

Minor: Death and Medical content

thecajunbookworm's review

funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

4.25

Pam is widowed with two adult children. Retired and with just her cat for company, she spends her days knitting, reading and watching movies. But somethings missing. Her daughter encourages her to sign up for a dating app where she matches with a Minotaur named Alistair.

Alistair is a divorcee who never really met anyone due to being busy raising his daughter and working. But now that his daughter is grown it may be time to find someone to fill that lonely place in his heart. 

Pam and Alistair are the CUTEST over 50 couple and watching them fall in love with not only each other but their lives was great! 

Definitely a spicy read! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content

Moderate: Alcohol

Minor: Death and Toxic relationship

katebrownreads's review

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Drug use and Toxic relationship

Minor: Death and Medical content