Reviews tagging 'Toxic friendship'

A Girl Like Her by Talia Hibbert

4 reviews

toffishay's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful tense 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

3.5

I enjoyed the characters and the bones of this story, but the plot felt a little rushed to me. Evan also feels a little flat as a love interest and the romance feels like it develops really quickly. I love how Ruth grows through the book and the love that Evan has for her, really bolsters her too which is beautiful to see. We don't have to heal alone.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Sexual content

Moderate: Toxic friendship and Stalking

Minor: Classism, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Pregnancy, Racism, Body shaming, and Alcohol

_savannahreads_'s review

lighthearted slow-paced

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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Classism, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Cancer, Stalking, Ableism, Bullying, Sexual content, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Fatphobia, and Sexual harassment

traceyanderson'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? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Body shaming, Cancer, Gaslighting, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Panic attacks/disorders, Classism, Toxic relationship, Cursing, Stalking, Toxic friendship, and Bullying

the_vegan_bookworm's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.5

Ruth and Evan are cute and loveable main characters. This being said, I found this book a little on the boring side and the romance lacked chemistry for me. I think it's still a cute romance and an easy read, but nothing outstanding!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Bullying, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Sexual assault