Reviews tagging 'Toxic relationship'

If Only You by Chloe Liese

11 reviews

bcope84's review against another edition

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Ableism, Grief, and Toxic relationship

katsweirdbookshelf's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective 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

5.0

First five star review of the year amd my favourite of the bergmans so far. I loved Ziggy and Sebastian so much and as always brilliant rep from Chloe. 

Now I count down the days until Viggo and Lula's story arrives and we leave the bergmans for the last time. (Chloe please write a spin off, prequel or have them cameo in the wilmot sisters series). 

Spoilers!

FRANKIE IS PREGGERS OH MY GOD. BERGMAN GRANDCHILD 3 IS COMING

Viggo bergman you are the love of my life.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Alcoholism, and Abandonment

Minor: Pregnancy and Bullying

megnut's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Chronic illness, Emotional abuse, and Child abuse

Minor: Alcohol and Drug use

soulwinds's review

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Alcohol, Grief, Alcoholism, Cursing, and Chronic illness

Minor: Car accident, Classism, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic relationship, and Vomit

headinthepages's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Abandonment, Alcohol, Bullying, Car accident, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Vomit, Child abuse, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Alcoholism, Chronic illness, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, and Violence

sydapel's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted slow-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

I think this is a strong addition to the Bergman Family series, and these series have a lot of focus on trauma and identity, which I like. However, while the beginning of this is strong, the last act sort is a little anticlimactic. While I'm not a huge fan of unnecessary third act breakups, I do think they lend some energy to the last few chapters of the book, and the lack of that plot device in this book makes the end kinda....boring? I also wanted a bit more character development from Sebastian than what we were offered on page. However, Ziggy is such a lovely character and I liked their dynamic together. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Bullying, Emotional abuse, and Sexual content

kaydeedickins's review

emotional funny 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Cursing

Moderate: Alcoholism, Alcohol, Chronic illness, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, and Vomit

Minor: Fatphobia, Pregnancy, Toxic relationship, Sexism, and Medical content

itsme_lori's review

emotional funny lighthearted 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

4.0

Cute but super cheesy.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Mental illness, Chronic illness, and Alcohol

annahamburger's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, Alcoholism, and Chronic illness

Moderate: Alcohol, Car accident, Panic attacks/disorders, Drug use, Cursing, Vomit, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Bullying, Abandonment, Sexism, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Gaslighting, Self harm, Pregnancy, Excrement, Grief, Medical content, Misogyny, Vomit, and Violence

Features autistic FMC, some autism related Trauma discussed throughout book by autistic character.

sdupont's review

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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

Chloe Liese can do no wrong! The Bergman Brothers Series is absolute perfection and an all time favorite of mine. This book is no different. I adore Sebastian and Ziggy. I love how self-assured Ziggy is and how supportive she is to everyone around her. Seeing her growth across the books has been great. As for Sebastian omg talk about some quality pining!! This man had it so bad. While he was too hard on himself, I appreciated how much effort he put into himself and to be a better version he felt was deserving of Ziggy. I loved how sweet their friendship was. As always Chloe’s books make you feel all the feels- as if you are wrapped in a blanket and getting the world’s best hug. Everyone needs to run out and grab this book!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness and Alcoholism

Moderate: Child abuse, Toxic relationship, and Drug use

Minor: Pregnancy, Bullying, Vomit, and Infidelity