Reviews tagging 'Toxic relationship'

Als ich Amanda wurde by Meredith Russo

3 reviews

d00rframe's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Transphobia, Dysphoria, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual harassment, Sexism, Mental illness, Rape, Outing, Misogyny, and Homophobia

Moderate: Deadnaming, Abandonment, Medical content, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, and Violence

basicallybug's review against another edition

emotional inspiring tense medium-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

5.0

What can I say about this novel? What words exist to encompass how I feel right now. I first bought this book a few years ago, a few weeks after I had come out to my mother as lesbian (which... is a story in and of itself.) I wanted to challenge myself to stay out of the closet, and that started with bringing queer literature home. Life happened, and I didn't get a chance to keep reading. However, as part of my new years resolutions, I elected to read more - starting by finishing books I forgot about. If I Was Your Girl is one of the best books I've ever read, hands down. The plot twist had me floored, with genuine emotions pouring out of me, and the storyline felt natural, not exceptionally rushed in some places while slow in others. As a non-binary reader, it absolutely gave me insight into what life is like for those who grapple with heavier self-hatred than I do, all while keeping me engaged with the storyline, rooting for the characters. I cannot reccomend this book enough. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Outing, Transphobia, Dysphoria, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Deadnaming, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Bullying

Minor: Homophobia, Drug use, Biphobia, Rape, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship

shoshpursley's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring sad 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? No

5.0

I loved almost everything about this book. This should be required reading in middle/high school and I plan on having my sons read it this summer. I know the author said that this is not meant to be educational, and she took some artistic liberties,  but it's still such an insightful look into what it's like for a trans teenager and how they are affected by their cis peers, which I feel is so important for cis people to learn!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt, Transphobia, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Rape, Violence, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship