Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

It Takes Two to Tumble by Cat Sebastian

13 reviews

peannlewis's review

lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.75

---

Content Warnings

Moderate: Grief, Death of parent, Death, and Chronic illness

Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Pedophilia

cheye13's review

lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.0

This was a quick and cute read. Some things (like Alice and her disability) were handled surprisingly well, others (like Hartley's past) seemed glibly glanced over. It could probably be called instalove, but that didn't bother me. Just a sweet little story.

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Death, and Grief

Minor: Death of parent, Ableism, and Adult/minor relationship

analenegrace's review

funny hopeful fast-paced

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

3.5

I accidentally read the third in this series first and felt a little lost the whole time, so it was nice to make some of the characters (and Martin) make a bit more sense. 

While this one was cute and sweet, it felt so rushed timeline-wise, and I wished it had been spread out more.  

Ben's relationship with religion was interesting, and that last sermon was beautifully written. 

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Minor: War, Terminal illness, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual violence, Pedophilia, and Death of parent

pvbobrien's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.0

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Homophobia, and Sexual content

Moderate: Religious bigotry and Chronic illness

Minor: Death of parent, Adult/minor relationship, Death, and Pedophilia

purplepenning's review

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0

---

Content Warnings

Moderate: Classism, Adult/minor relationship, Homophobia, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Sexual content, and Abandonment

Minor: Emotional abuse

wilybooklover's review

emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

4.0

I liked this, but it was not one of my favourite Cat Sebastian books (not a negative, just a really high bar). 

I just love to see a starchy hero undone by a sunshine love interest. Phillip losing all of his stern demeanour in the face of Ben’s bright personality was just a delight to read. Phillip and Ben were so cute together and I loved the sense of community. This is one of those rare romances that actually works really well with the inclusion of kids. There’s also a dog and ducklings and lambs... absolutely adorable. 

I did feel like the pacing was a bit off, and Ben being technically engaged to Alice for most of the book made me a bit uncomfortable (even if it wasn’t a ‘real’ engagement). It didn’t really cause any conflict so I’m not sure why it was included. There were also more Americanisms than I’m used to from this author, which grated a bit. 

Still, this was charming and tender and delightfully low on angst, as expected from Cat Sebastian. If the idea of a gay Regency Sound of Music (minus the Nazis) appeals to you, then this will definitely be your cup of tea. 

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Ableism

Moderate: Death, Chronic illness, Abandonment, Grief, and Homophobia

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, and Infidelity

taelights's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.5

I was looking for something gay, mindless, and fun to read so I picked this and I ended up loving it way more than I thought I would. 

Honestly this was a very nice short read that had a lot of hot sex scenes and cute fluffy scenes in it mixed in with some emotional angst. It was a very good read tbh. 

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Homophobia, Ableism, Religious bigotry, Death, Death of parent, Sexual content, and Chronic illness

Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Pedophilia

20sidedbi's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

This book is Sound of Music except it's gorgeously gay, has plenty of sex, and doesn't have any Nazis. So it's everything you never knew you needed.

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Ableism, Homophobia, and Grief

Minor: Religious bigotry, Infidelity, Death of parent, and Adult/minor relationship

werewolvesnotswearwolves's review against another edition

3.25

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Death of parent, Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, Chronic illness, and Religious bigotry

Minor: Adult/minor relationship

emily_mh's review

hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

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

4.25

This was such a delight to read. I was genuinely looking forward to picking this book back up every time I put it down. It was just so wholesome and bucolic, and full of love - romantic, platonic and familial. Ben and Phillip were simply perfect for each other and it was a joy to watch them fall in love. The resolution to their story felt so fitting.

There were a couple of reasons I didn't rate this book more highly. I felt that it needed a touch more plot and more of the family element - with those two things, I think it would have truly blown me away. Regardless, I really enjoyed this read and cannot wait to pick up the second instalment in the series.

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Homophobia, Death, Grief, Ableism, Chronic illness, Terminal illness, Death of parent, Pedophilia, Rape, and Abandonment

Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Murder, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Blood, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Fire/Fire injury, Drug use, Cursing, Religious bigotry, Sexism, Misogyny, Medical trauma, Excrement, Suicide, Mental illness, and Forced institutionalization