Reviews tagging 'Toxic relationship'

Prohibido enamorarse by Elle Kennedy

44 reviews

andra_mihaela_s's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful relaxing 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

4.0

I've it wasn't for the older covers..I wouldn't have picked this one up....seriously..what's with the chick on that table????>..>...anyway

We follow Hannah and Garrett's story: She's a music major and he's a talented hockey players with pedigree.

Trope: fake dating to get someone else's attention;

Content warnings: mentioning of rape; Heroine is a rape survivor (sorry for the spoilers but not everyone wants to re-live painful memories, even if it's done well); abusive parent; domestic abuse; victim blaming

For me, this book was amazing! I truly enjoyed both our MCs..which is rare 0_0
Loved how the relationship developed slowly and with care given Hannah's past (the way in which Garrett helped her put the horror that happened behind her was touching).
Enjoyed the hockey in this one and how that impacts someone's life choices! ^^
Liked Hannah's personality a ton!!!!! She was sooo sure of herself and unafraid to face on both Garrett and herself when needed ! 0_0
Loved the support they gave each other as friends AND as lovers! 
THANK GOD, FOR THERE'S NO DRAMA IN HERE!!!!!>..<

What I didn't enjoy as much was the home situation for Garrett..his dad was something...let me tell you...>..>...but at least the 3rd act came together well enough! ^^ I kind of wanted our MC to win a battle..I guess...IDK..>.>

Overall, it was sweet, cute and spicy; low on angst and immaturity, with sports/music being a big part of the story( I LOVE THIS!!!); all done with great banter and friendship between or MCs!

Highly recommend if any of those things above sound good to you!
Enjoy

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Violence

Minor: Death of parent

omariyah's review against another edition

challenging hopeful medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Toxic relationship, and Alcohol

Moderate: Domestic abuse and Violence

thatbookbitch's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• 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? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, and Alcohol

Minor: Chronic illness and Stalking

booklover_bryant's review against another edition

emotional funny 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse and Toxic relationship

Minor: Sexual assault

booksanna's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted slow-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

3.5

These books are junk food. You know they are bad for you, but you crave that dopamine rush of emotions. They always use the same recipe, and you crave the nostalgia. I feel like this book is a bit better than other book sof this genre. I love the charcters that are so cliche it is unreal. The not so fun part about Hannah was interesting. Towards it all the setting of this university isn’t bad and I actually enjoed the Ivy league setting. 
Some things I wish were better
- chracters outside the main mc combo(felt like the other charcters deserved some more spotlight)
-throwing arounf the word rape in casual convo(even Hanah doesn’t like it)
- less cliche moments(it was so predictable)
-better expalining of hockey games(as someone with zero knowledge of hockey, I was floating a cloud of words full of unknown terms during the hockey teams)
-the sexual content was fine, typical of this genre(

I find it hilarious that Hanah was so concerned with not being able to orgasm during sex. Like girlie that is most of us. Like 60% of women don’t orgasm during sex, but can do it alone.  The sex was just a bit unrealistic, I mean orgasming multiple times is very rare according to my research. ALso the “it’s too big for me” comment is so cliche like really when will start normalising normal genitalia sizes, it’s so unrealsitic. Also, the you’re so tight, like really… Overall, I thought they wre tolerable </spoiler)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual content

Moderate: Violence

Minor: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Alcohol

marpaige's review against another edition

emotional funny 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? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape and Sexual content

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Violence

Minor: Toxic relationship

sophiemartin's review against another edition

dark emotional funny lighthearted sad medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Cancer and Death of parent

alyson3il's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful 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? Yes

4.75

I didn't think I would like this book, but i really, really REALLY did. Not on par with Consider me, but pretty dang close
they became friends first even though it wasn't wanted, and then it moved on to something else. plus they didn't instantly fall in love which is what we want!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Death of parent

zc2's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted reflective 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? No

3.75

I hate his father end of story. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Alcohol

Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Sexism, Toxic relationship, and Blood

pippamillerxoxo_'s review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful lighthearted sad medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, and Death of parent