Reviews tagging 'Body shaming'

In a Jam by Kate Canterbary

29 reviews

whatdebsreads's review

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

2.5

2.5 stars might even be too generous. 
I just felt like there was so much wrong with this book. The overall story was ok, but the MMC, Noah, he felt so controlling at times and also he kept calling Shay WIFE. The amount of times I read the word WIFE was appalling and a huge turnoff in the book. 

Gennie is probably the only character that made this book earn the stars it did. 

Sometimes when books are popular, I often wonder if I read the same book. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Abandonment and Toxic relationship

Minor: Body shaming and Emotional abuse

ambercunningham's review

emotional lighthearted 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? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Misogyny, Sexual content, and Infidelity

kyrstin_p1989's review

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective sad fast-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? Yes

4.5

I laughed, I cried, I enjoyed the spice. This book made me laugh out loud and made me feel all the feels. It is well-written and very relatable in many senses. I love that Shay is a teacher and that she wears quirky earrings and she’s unafraid of being herself. I also fell in love with the foul-mouthed pirate child Gennie. She was astute and full of wisdom beyond her years, while also being a hilarious kid. Grumpy sunshine and friends to lovers is always a good combination for me for a romance so I liked that too! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Gaslighting, Fatphobia, Emotional abuse, Abortion, Abandonment, Blood, Body shaming, Toxic relationship, Bullying, Sexual content, Car accident, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Religious bigotry, Misogyny, Injury/Injury detail, and Infidelity

bayleereads's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

4.5

Okay, I liked this one a lot more than I was anticipating! The synopsis didn't necessarily feel like something I'd love, but alas, I did love it! Shay and Noah were destined to be together and I just loved how the second-chance romance trope was executed in this. As a soon-to-be teacher, I loved Shay's teaching perspective and how she tutored Gennie. Speaking of Gennie, what an absolute HOOT! I loved that little girl so much! The steam was also *incredible*! This one was almost a five-star read for me, but it fell short because of Shay's indecisiveness on letting Noah love her... ma'am, he's been in love with you since high school, just let him IN!!! Overall I really loved all the characters and enjoyed the storyline so much! Highly recommend this one :) -- Available on KU!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail, Fatphobia, Death of parent, and Infidelity

kristynpittman's review

slow-paced

2.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Abandonment, Body shaming, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Sexual content, Alcohol, and Gaslighting

Minor: Death of parent and Abortion

goldensisyphus's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense 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

Moderate: Child abuse

Minor: Infidelity, Grief, Misogyny, Body shaming, Bullying, Fatphobia, and Toxic relationship

chrissandrapherlv's review

emotional 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Abandonment

Minor: Physical abuse, Trafficking, Infidelity, Abortion, Toxic relationship, Murder, and Body shaming

ecravens's review

adventurous emotional funny hopeful reflective 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abortion, Abandonment, Alcohol, Bullying, Body shaming, Cursing, Sexual content, Death of parent, Infidelity, and Toxic relationship

bookedupchick's review

emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

5.0

“I know it’s insane to ask this but if you can go along with me for five minutes, I will personally plow and plant your fields whenever you want it. Okay?” ❤️🍓❤️🍓❤️🍓

Shay has her heart broken and receives news that she is the sole recipient of a family farm in Friendship, Rhode Island. There are just a couple of rules in order to keep it…she must live there for a year and in that year she must also get married 😬 Noah is a broody grump who owns the farm next door and is the sole guardian of his niece and has had a crush on Shay since they were best friends in high school…🔥

This had amazing tension and the spice was HOT 🥵 Noah is this big, gentle, grump who is anything, but “gentle” in the bedroom 🔥😮‍💨 I love Shay and Noah’s dynamic as a couple. His quirky niece was adorable. The town of Friendship was everything you love and hate about a small town. I absolutely loved this book 🥰

💍 Marriage Of Convenience 
👰🏼‍♀️ “That’s My Wife”
🌦️ Grumpy x Sunshine
💕 Friends To Strangers To Lovers
💙 Boy Falls First
👥 Forced Proximity
🍑 Curvy Heroine
🍎 Teacher Heroine
👨🏻‍🌾 Farmer Hero
👨‍👩‍👧 Found Family 
🎂 30 yr old Heroine
🌊 New England Setting — Rhode Island

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Gaslighting, Medical content, Alcohol, Body shaming, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Abortion

carla20's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Fatphobia, Abandonment, and Body shaming

Minor: Abortion