talknerdybookblog 's review for:

Tall, Royal and Grumpy by Nylah Monroe

4.25

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: Complicated

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Representation: POC main characters, POC supporting characters

Safety Rating: Safe

• No cheating
• Does have OW drama
- Hero's ex-gf comes back to cause drama - she wants revenge on the Hero and attempts to use the Heroine to do it
• Does have slight OM drama
- Hero's best friend is very flirting and flirts with the Heroine. Hero gets <i>jealous</i>.
• Does have Heroine pushing the Hero away
• No separation

Possible Triggers: Yes

• Infidelity (between Heroine's parents recounted)
• Toxic relationship between Heroine and her brother - I'd honestly classify his behaviour towards her as abusive and controlling since it lead the Heroine to entertain suicidal thoughts 
- the latter half of the book sees them attempting to heal their relationship
• Abusive relationship between Hero and his ex-girlfriend recounted - she emotionally abused him and his younger brother
• Grief
- Death of Heroine's parents recounted
• Threat of distributing revenge porn
• Attempted blackmail
• Hero is a soft dom
- includes degradation play (calling the Heroine a slut, whore etc.) 

Ending:

HFN