Reviews tagging 'Grief'

Als ich Amanda wurde by Meredith Russo

4 reviews

katypotaty0908's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Transphobia, Suicide attempt, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, and Outing

Moderate: Alcoholism, Rape, Religious bigotry, Addiction, and Dysphoria

Minor: Grief and Deadnaming

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

hazeljade's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective sad tense 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? It's complicated

5.0

This might be my new personal favorite book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Self harm, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, Drug abuse, Outing, Physical abuse, Medical content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Transphobia, Sexual assault, Deadnaming, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, Dysphoria, Lesbophobia, and Hate crime

Moderate: Grief, Hate crime, and Violence

Minor: Alcohol

With all of these triggers it is amazingly well written. Looking at all the topics covered I'm surprised how well each was handled so my overall impression of the book was unbelievably positive and encouraging.

bookcaptivated's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Deadnaming, Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Transphobia, and Violence

Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Biphobia

Minor: Grief and Sexism