Reviews tagging 'Infertility'

The Beautiful Ones by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

13 reviews

dreadspawn's review

emotional medium-paced

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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism, Sexism, Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, Misogyny, Emotional abuse, and Bullying

Moderate: Gun violence

Minor: Sexual content and Infertility

hjb_128's review against another edition

emotional mysterious sad tense 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

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexism, Bullying, Toxic friendship, and Classism

Moderate: Gun violence

Minor: Infertility and Infidelity

blakeandbooks's review against another edition

emotional tense 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

4.0

I am just such a fan of Silvia Moreno-Garcia. This was a bit different than other books of hers that I’ve read. This book didn’t focus so much on magical realism as it did the romance and the meaning of what being loved feels like. (There’s still magical realism though!!) It’s definitely a slow burn, but I felt like it was the perfect amount of anticipation.

I’m looking forward to continuing to read through SMG’s works!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic friendship, Bullying, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Gun violence, Gaslighting, and Sexism

Minor: Sexual content and Infertility

mjwhitlock18's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

3.5

Regency romance with a dash of magical realism. Overall entertaining and I love the character of Nina. In the end, I like Hector and the way he cares for Nina, but I spent 60% of the book just wanting to scream at him and shake him. My main gripe with this book is that so much of the conflict hinges on miscommunication/lack thereof, which I don’t usually like. But in the end

I love to see a bitch get what is coming to her.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Bullying, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Gun violence and Sexism

Minor: Infertility and Sexual content

horizonous's review against another edition

This just wasn't for me.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death of parent, Infertility, and Violence

jayisreading's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

3.0

I will read just about everything Moreno-Garcia publishes, especially because she writes beautifully and I love the way she approaches historical fiction. That being said, I probably should have taken the “romance” tag on this book a bit more seriously. Not being the biggest fan of the romance genre, I definitely was unprepared for what essentially was a historical telenovela that centered what was essentially a messy, messy (seriously, emphasize messy) love triangle full of melodrama. I thought the book was a bit predictable and had its fair share of clichés. One thing I felt was a bit forced was the telekinesis bit. It would have taken a lot away from the story if the author didn’t include it, but I also wish more was done with it, especially with the protagonist, Nina.

I didn’t hate reading this book, but it’s clear that I am not the intended audience, aha. But if you like messy romances, this is worth checking out. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Bullying

Moderate: Sexism and Gun violence

Minor: Infertility

clarabooksit's review against another edition

emotional slow-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Sexism, and Bullying

Minor: Infertility and Gun violence

daniellekat's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional slow-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic friendship, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Sexism and Stalking

Minor: Infertility

madamenovelist's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Classism, Violence, Gun violence, and Infertility

corar's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Classism, Gun violence, Sexism, and Infidelity

Minor: Infertility and Sexual content