Reviews tagging 'Gaslighting'

Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer

42 reviews

protestmyboredom's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

5.0

Ahhh this book is so good! Light and clever with so much personality. Original but also nostalgic and a cute romance with serious issues but it doesn’t feel heavy. I love Evie and The Villain and I was so excited to have his point of view too- I squealed to myself the first time. I can wait to read more and I’m sure I’ll read this again. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Gaslighting, and Abandonment

beckyremillard's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, Murder, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

chaptersofamylea's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious 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? It's complicated

5.0

"I'lI remind you that, at your bequest, I haven't actually killed an intern in several months."
Evie shook her head hopelessly. "Sir, I hate to belittle your successes, but there are people who go their entire lives without killing anyone."
His face remained serious. "How dull."

5 ⭐️

What a bloody fun book this was! I went in a little cautious but completely fell in love. Was it the best book ever written? No, but the entire book was such a vibe. It was funny, sarcastic, heavy slow burn romance, morally grey characters and grump/sunshine vibes. It was just everything you want out of a fantasy romance but no heavy world building.

Also, Evie’s nickname being Little Tornado? Be still my beating heart.

Preordering book 2 immediately.

TWs: injury detail, ref to torture, ref to attempted SA, gaslighting 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Sexual assault and Torture

leaz_life's review against another edition

dark funny lighthearted mysterious relaxing sad fast-paced

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

5.0

Honestly went in it thinking it’d be a fun dark romance. Bitch why was I cackling and crying 😂 it was a great time. Can’t wait for book 2! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Sexual assault, Violence, and Gaslighting

bones_jackson's review against another edition

adventurous funny 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? No

5.0

Nossa, muito fofo e engraçado, amei muito, e mal posso esperar pelo próximo livro, eu quero muito ver ela fazer o circo pegar fogo

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child death, Confinement, Death, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Sexual assault, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Vomit, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

yarisbooksandbevs's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

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

4.5

I really enjoyed this book! I didn’t realize it was going to be a series so I was a little surprised by the cliff hanger ending but I enjoyed it.

This book felt like a magical workplace rom-com lol. I thought there was lots of great witty banter and funny moments. I found myself giggling and kicking my feet. There were some really beautiful romantic moments as well.

There was mystery that kept me intrigued and reading for more I thought the way things unfolded was well done. I loved Evie, The villain and Kingsley. They were loveable characters and it was easy to follow their stories.

I’m excited for the next book to talk about Evie’s mother. I want to know about Trystan’s mother. I want to know more about Kingsley and his situation. I’m also excited to see Evie blossom in her villainy and waiting for them to admit their love to each other

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Really excited for the next book a nice enjoyable read and it felt right for October while still be light and refreshing.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, Violence, Blood, and Murder

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Torture, Gaslighting, and Abandonment

Minor: Sexual content

tcameron85's review against another edition

adventurous funny medium-paced

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

5.0

There's a cliffhanger. It gave similar vibesto Uprooted by Naomi Novik

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Violence, and Murder

Moderate: Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Torture and Gaslighting

infjkiki's review against another edition

adventurous emotional tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Physical abuse and Sexual assault

Minor: Fire/Fire injury

condls27's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious 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? No

5.0

I knew 100 pages in this was going to be a 5 star read for me. The banter was adorable, the slow burn was immaculate and it managed to make me laugh and cry. I love this world and I’m so excited there are more books to come!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness, Gore, Murder, Gaslighting, and Abandonment

koalachick's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense 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

4.0

I preordered this book awhile ago and was so pleased when it arrived on a long weekend. The 2 POVs were great. It's nice when both characters are enjoyable to read. I loved seeing their thoughts on display as well. The writing was great and I really look forward to the next book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood

Moderate: Death and Gaslighting