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Reviews tagging 'Domestic abuse'
Dangerous Alliance: An Austentacious Romance by Jennieke Cohen
17 reviews
delia's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
There were a couple of points where the writing's grip on me loosened and the ending was maybe a tad rushed. However, in light of all the other delightful things to recommend this book I think they pale.
Additionally, abuse and marital rights are a focus of the book. At times the main character can feel a bit naive on that head. And I don't know how I feel about the sister's depiction. But again, as for how it all serves the overall storyline, the author writes it credibly enough.
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Sexual assault
fra_thebookworm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Domestic abuse
Minor: Death, Gun violence, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Physical abuse
nisha_27's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
Graphic: Kidnapping and Stalking
Moderate: Alcohol, Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Gun violence, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Sexual assault, Rape, and Murder
saurahsaurus's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I’ll add more thoughts later if I have the energy.
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexism, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Classism, Kidnapping, Misogyny, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Confinement, Child abuse, Kidnapping, Sexual harassment, Violence, Abandonment, Blood, Bullying, Injury/Injury detail, Cultural appropriation, and Gun violence
Minor: Death, Infidelity, Rape, Death of parent, Slavery, Body shaming, War, Colonisation, Murder, Sexual harassment, Alcohol, Animal cruelty, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
jkneebone's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Physical abuse
hayleyschrock's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Sexual harassment
missreaderaddict's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse
aktreich's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, Kidnapping, and Child abuse
lyricallit's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Moderate: Domestic abuse
Minor: Rape and Murder
meganlowe87's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
A little *too* Austen-centric, with at times it being too much and too distracting. I also felt at times Vicky was so naïve to hold to the books so tightly.
But I did love the twists and turns with this book.
I loved that it wasn’t a cookie cutter romance, and dealt with some heavy subjects, and some dark subject matter.
There is a trigger warning for domestic abuse here, so be warned.
But this is a great book.
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Rape