Reviews tagging 'Emotional abuse'

Only For The Week by Natasha Bishop

17 reviews

aishallnot's review against another edition

adventurous challenging funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

UGH HONESTLY ONE OF MY FAVES IF NOT MY FAVE BOOK OF THE YEAR 🫶🏽❤
i havent read romance a whole lot this year but this one really did it for me. its been so long since I've read a book and i didn't want to the story to end. i really loved the romance in this story. as someone who is *slowly* getting out of the people pleasing mindset (and a constant overthinker) i relate so much to janelle and not looking after herself when she needs to. she was such a sweetheart fr and i loved the confidence she has. and rome 🥹😫 that's a book boyfriend fr or dare i say book husband. 

I honestly wish this was longer and i think stories like this have the potential to be a novel. Some things were told to us rather than shown and i think if the story had more pages, we get to see certain moments in the relationship. other than that i had a good time y'all. the love story really stood out and i think bc of that this book holds a special place in my heart

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Violence and Alcohol

Minor: Infidelity

jennireadsmaybe's review against another edition

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? Yes

I can finally say I understand the hype behind this book. I started it and finished it within 24 hours. I just didn't want to put it down. J. Shani Michaels and Winston James did a phenomenal job at bringing the characters to life in the audio! I was straight up blushing while listening 😳

Only for the Week is a vacation, friends (sort of) with benefits, "only for the week" hookup romance. It's short, steamy, and a wild ride. Janelle wants temporary and Rome knows that one week isn't enough. It's delectable. Their chemistry was off the charts. The smut!!!! 

My favorite part was Janelle learning to stand up for herself!! It's always nice to read about a character that struggles in her familial relationships (definitely not speaking from personal experience here 🫢). Rome was all about giving her what she wanted just because he could!! Loved them both. 

Thanks to @kendrareadswithlove for constantly sharing about this book!!! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Gaslighting, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Alcohol, Toxic relationship, and Violence

Minor: Infidelity and Cancer

peachani's review against another edition

adventurous emotional medium-paced

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

3.5

The

proposal

was the cutest thing I've ever read. Had me grinning like a fool.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Sexual harassment, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Gaslighting, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Infidelity

backitupmoony's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted reflective relaxing tense fast-paced

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting, Sexual content, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Violence, Toxic relationship, and Alcohol

Minor: Cancer, Infidelity, and Misogyny

crinkledmochi's review against another edition

challenging funny hopeful inspiring relaxing tense fast-paced

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

4.0

THIS WAS GOOD!!!! Don’t let people walk all over you! Stick up for yourself and do things you love! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Sexual content, and Toxic friendship

bookishkellyn's review against another edition

funny hopeful

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

5.0

The week before the rest of the wedding guests arrive, Rome offers to be a human stress reliever for Janelle as she’s bogged down by the friction with her jealous sister. Rome’s motto is: “Whatever you need and want, whenever you need and want it.” As a high quality book boyfriend, he doesn’t disappoint in the infamous yacht scene (where they became a book club of two) or the snorkeling and room service scenes. He rides for her when she’s not there and even when she’s present and chooses not to speak up for herself. This book wasn’t just about finding love but also about creating boundaries and lived up to all the hype.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Gaslighting and Emotional abuse

Minor: Violence and Sexual harassment

ashleycmms's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted reflective tense 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, and Emotional abuse

Minor: Sexual harassment

lifeofmavsgirl's review against another edition

emotional

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting

literaryintersections's review against another edition

emotional funny medium-paced

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

5.0

One of my favorite romances this year oh em gee this book blew me away. It’s hot and funny and the friend relationships are stellar. Janelle is fabulous, a plus size woman who knows her worth and that she’s gorgeous. And Rome - who loves her and wants to care for her. Rome who is the best book boyfriend I’ve ever read goodness. I absolutely loved this book, amerie and Arnold can kick rocks, and the mom too, and I can’t wait for Micah and Dani and evie and Jalen 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse and Gaslighting

Minor: Infidelity

wilybooklover's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

4.5

Such a fun, sexy read! A bit heavy on the instalust and family drama for my tastes, but it was very well handled. I really enjoyed reading Janelle's journey to putting herself first, and I appreciated that she

didn't forgive her mom or sister by the end.

Rome was a great hero who paid attention to all the little things!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Bullying, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Toxic friendship, Gaslighting, Violence, Toxic relationship, Sexual harassment, and Drug use

Minor: Misogyny, Infidelity, and Cancer