Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

The Proposal by Jasmine Guillory

57 reviews

jenn_reads's review against another edition

emotional funny fast-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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent

Moderate: Domestic abuse and Grief

quasinaut's review

emotional funny medium-paced

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

2.25

Noooo. Not much happens, there's little chemistry between the characters, and Carlos is controlling and arrogant (which others call him out on, jokingly, but it's actually a problem)! Maybe could have been better had it not been framed as a romance, which may have allowed for more depth in the plot and interactions with side characters. (I wanna read more about Dana and Natalie!)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Death of parent

Minor: Racism and Stalking

ktdakotareads's review against another edition

lighthearted fast-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

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Content Warnings

Minor: Toxic relationship, Medical content, and Death of parent

ashleycmms's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Grief, and Death of parent

Minor: Stalking

bookedbymadeline's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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

*Update 5/7/23*
Now that I’m on book 6 (and final book) of the series, this is so far still my number 1! A year after finishing this, I’m STILL thinking about Carlos and how much I loved him 💜 

*Original*
This was my second book from Guillory and she continues to make me fall in love!

Carlos was my fave in The Wedding Date so I'm happy to see him in his own story.

He only gets more attractive in this book! I loved Nik and all of the side characters as well. Guillory does a wonderful job bringing each character to life and making the side characters more than just a listening ear to our MCs! The character development is also very well done.

The writing style makes this a quick, easy read that immerses me in the novel. I laughed out loud and cried a little throughout the book. Overall a fantastic read and Guillory has definitely become one of my favorite romance authors! I can't wait to continue the rest of the series.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Pregnancy

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Medical content, and Grief

Minor: Child abuse, Fatphobia, Racism, and Death of parent

readinwithrue's review against another edition

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

3.25

I’m comparison to the first book in the series I believe that this one fell a little flat. I just didn’t care for the characters as much and the lack of communication made me super upset at times. However, overall the book was still pretty good. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Medical content and Death of parent

_sooph_'s review

funny lighthearted relaxing fast-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

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Toxic relationship and Pregnancy

Minor: Emotional abuse and Death of parent

lasafica_reads's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Medical content, Death of parent, and Alcohol

Moderate: Biphobia, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Grief, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting

Minor: Child abuse, Racism, Stalking, and Sexual harassment

juliaaaaa's review against another edition

funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

If you’ve read any of Guillory’s other writings and liked them you*have* to read this one. It’s (in my opinion) her best of the wedding date series. The characters are loveable, the story is sweet, and it’s so funny at times i couldn’t help laughing out loud. Definitely would recommend to anyone who likes romanc. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent

Minor: Domestic abuse and Stalking

xlivinglikejen's review against another edition

funny inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.75

A super fun/easy read that also touches on some important issues (see content warnings). 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting