Reviews tagging 'Domestic abuse'

The Deal by Elle Kennedy

798 reviews

graceev's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Alcohol

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Cancer, Death of parent, and Rape

monster_13's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault, Rape, and Emotional abuse

Minor: Domestic abuse and Child abuse

julieslifelately_'s review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny medium-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Child abuse, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Grief, Alcohol, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Rape

bekkah_co'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

4.0

I always say, "I don't read romance." ... And then I continue to read romance.... and then I continue to like it.

I picked up The Deal because it was free on Kindle Unlimited, and I kept seeing it everywhere. Going into this, I thought it was just going to be a silly, goofy romance that was written similiarily to a WattPad RPF of an NHL team. I was pleasantly surprised that this book ended up being so much more. 

Yes, it does fall into the cliches romances tend to. Yes, it's a little cringey, but it is heartfelt and enjoyable. The dynamics between Garrett and Hannah are enjoyable. I enjoy seeing how they both grow together in both their friendship and their inevitable relationship. Their banter was refreshing and fun. I would recommend this for someone who is looking for a sports (hockey) romance with some sex scenes.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual content

readmerose's review against another edition

emotional funny tense 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? No

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Sexual assault, and Rape

culinaryjules's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.0

I read this book for my community Book Club. Poorly written College “romance” (aka raunch), with a completely predictable storyline and ending is really not my jam. I finished it because I want to meet more neighbors and be able to speak about it because I read it. If you want a very quick and easy, predictable read, with lots of sex and language, then this book is for you. 🤣 It definitely wasn’t for me. I gave the book 2 ⭐️ because I thought they handled a few difficult topics (rape and domestic violence) well.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Alcohol

Moderate: Domestic abuse and Rape

britwalsh16's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing sad fast-paced

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

5.0

I have new obsession with hockey romance! How have I only recently discovered the joy of hockey romance?! I love hockey, I love romance, & ofcourse I love books, so why have I only recently started reading hockey romance books? 
I loved this book!!! It brought together the joys and confusion of finding love, the fun of hockey, with the trauma of the past, & the healing journey  to move on. The author wonderfully mixed all these aspects together, in such an incredible way! 
And Hannah & Garret have such an amazing story; both healing from their own separate traumas, but coming together to support eachother in their journeys! They are #relationshipgoals 💜💜💜

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, Rape, Sexual assault, Stalking, Alcohol, Sexual content, Bullying, Child abuse, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Sexual violence, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Cursing and Drug use

Minor: Stalking

steve1213's review against another edition

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Blood, Physical abuse, Death of parent, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Child abuse, and Injury/Injury detail

lyleville's review against another edition

dark emotional funny inspiring lighthearted reflective sad 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

Moderate: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Rape, Emotional abuse, Grief, Child abuse, Death of parent, Sexual assault, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, and Sexual content

chuesers's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful

5.0

Loved it!!!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Rape