Reviews tagging 'Toxic relationship'

On the Line (A Line Cook Romance) by Naomi Loud

16 reviews

zias's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

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

5.0

The way I CONSUMED this book, I want to shout how much I love these characters! I read someone else’s review that they were a breath of fresh air and I couldn’t agree more. I was a tad bit hesitant at the beginning because I was preparing for a stereotypical riches to rags story but I was so pleasantly surprised. 

I love how the author portrayed the main character coming to terms with being assaulted and how she worked through her emotional and mental processes, and the aftermath of trauma. 

And Ozzy? Right to the top of best book boyfriends. His crop tops made me a tad bit feral and I love that his love language is cooking for loved ones because same!!!! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, and Alcohol

Minor: Violence

528's review against another edition

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Drug use and Rape

elisabethc01's review against another edition

dark emotional medium-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug use, Rape, Sexual content, and Alcohol

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting

Minor: Violence, Abandonment, and Classism

clarethajoanne's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted 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

Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Gaslighting

_lilian_m's review

dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Drug use and Rape

poupimali's review against another edition

fast-paced

5.0

This was a reading I never know I needed.
“It’s love under no conditions”.

Ozzy is the sweetest yet a bit broken guy that you didn’t know you wanted.  

This was the perfect reading which made me feel : 🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠 most of the time.
Even if some heavy subjects are discussed (TW rape / emotional abuse). It’s also a healing journey.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail

savleigh3's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring 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: Addiction, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship

planreadrepeat's review

emotional funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

4.0

Trust fund James (now forced to join the working class since daddy cut her funds off) falls for a hot line cook, Ozzy. I liked how their relationship developed. Not a lot of angst or “should we or shouldn’t we.”  Made it less drama and more sweet. Some smut and consensual kinks between mains. Mention of SA but resolved. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual content and Toxic relationship

Minor: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Rape, Sexual assault, and Gaslighting

literary_allie's review against another edition

dark emotional funny fast-paced

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

5.0

In short: James wants to be an artist but her unsupportive rich parents said no, so she moved out. Needing money she gets a serving job at Orzo. Her and the hot line cook Ozzy hit it off and that’s when the heat cranks up! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Alcoholism and Emotional abuse

Minor: Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, and Classism

itsjusttrish's review against another edition

4.5

I'm obsessed with Ozzy and James. The tension between them so hot. I loved their flirting and the lingering looks between them. The build up to them hooking up had me unable to put this book down.

I will however say this book seemed more like a Jeremy Allen White The Bear/Shameless fanfic OF COURSE I HAVE NO PROBLEMS WITH THAT but it's just a warning incase that's something that bothers you. 

There's definitely trigger topics in the front of the book you should check out before diving into this book. 

The only reason it's a 4.5 instead of a 5 for me is because the ending was so rushed.. it easily could have been another 100-200 pages and I would have read every single word. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship