Reviews tagging 'Infidelity'

Don't Want You Like a Best Friend by Emma R. Alban

3 reviews

its_vendetta's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

AWWW!!! I loved it!! Such a good read! The plot was so well written and I was on the edge of my seat through the entire book. I loved the characters as well they were so interesting and even the side characters felt well thought out. 
If you want an amazing historical romance filled with queer joy and amazing characters this book is for you. One of my favorite sapphic romances I've ever read and definitely my favorite historical romance!
I can't wait to read the sequel that is coming out in August!!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Misogyny, and Sexual content

Moderate: Domestic abuse

Minor: Infidelity, Pregnancy, Vomit, Alcohol, Death of parent, Homophobia, and Classism

period accurate sexism and classism (1800s)

one of the MC's mother talks about her abusive late husband and a big plot point centers around granting women the right to petition the court for a divorce bc of abuse. A side character is in an abusive marriage as well. Nothing too graphic just vague descriptions a couple times throughout the book

brynalexa's review

emotional medium-paced

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

3.25

I picked this up, exactly as the marketing team wanted, because the title referenced Taylor Swift as does the sequel, apparently. It was cute (can’t go wrong with queer historical fiction)but could have been shorter without changing anything. Don’t believe the blurb on the front about it being spicy… there was one scene. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol and Death of parent

Moderate: Domestic abuse

Minor: Vomit, Pregnancy, Infidelity, Drug use, Misogyny, and Sexual harassment

quiltsandtealibrary's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful 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? It's complicated

5.0

Don’t Want You Like a Best Friend by Emma R. Alban has stolen my heart away!

This book has swiftly secured itself as a favorite for 2024- the audiobook features dual narration for both Beth and Gwen and both ladies are the perfect voices for both girls!

This sapphic regency romance X parent trap mix had the most perfect scenes, most believable and unique moments of love between multiple characters , and thee most satisfying HEA that I have read in months.

This is such a well written, lovely, gorgeous debut and I’m looking forward to the second book in the Mischief & Matchmaking series!

Spoiler?
Conversational awareness piece here:
The claim that this book is glorifying or show casing incest is a mega leap and extremely queerphobic. The girls NEVER knew each other growing up, do not call each other sister romantically, and this is a book of its time: it’s regency. They cannot marry one another like they desire too and this is the next best thing.

The epilogue is another example of them trying to work with the world they are in to potentially appease society/not draw attention to their queerness, live happily ever after together, and maybe help another queer couple live happily ever after all at the same time.

Please stop letting comphet normality ruin this book for you and stop looking at it thru a straight view point. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny

Minor: Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse