Reviews tagging 'Panic attacks/disorders'

Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer

17 reviews

dinahquinn's review against another edition

funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

4.25

I actually didn’t guess the twist until close to it happening which a nice change up. There’s definitely hints before, but not the “hints” that are really a brightly lit billboard.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Blood, and Murder

Moderate: Sexual assault, Violence, Abandonment, and Alcohol

Minor: Child death, Death, Sexism, Torture, and Kidnapping

rehtaehwashere's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful 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

 

• What I liked: The story concept, the addition of magical creatures (really wasn't expecting that at all), family dynamics, a realistic feeling sibling relationship (even if it was minimal). The slow burn romance and will-they-won't-they, and the thirsting wasn't excessive at all
• What I disliked: the twist where
  the villain isn't actually the villain (that's what SOLD me on the book)
  , that the character was an obvious author insert plus the cringey quirkiness (typical romance-fantasy style) and inserting outfits randomly everywhere. Plus the
  <'dating her boss' /spoiler>  trope was kinda eh
• Overall thoughts: really cool story and I love the concept! Much better writing than fourth wing even if the characters are still the author-insert quirky girl thing which was less bothersome here because the story was interesting and was advertised PURELY as a romance so it is almost expected. Crabby male characters will always win me over because it's funny. The
  fake-trustworthiness of the 'good' people being pretty convincing 
    was good too.
• Recommend to a friend? Y

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror and Violence

Moderate: Ableism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Murder, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Child abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Toxic friendship

maregred's review against another edition

dark lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Blood, and Murder

Moderate: Death, Sexual assault, Torture, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and Terminal illness

bookaholic_in_wonderland's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Torture, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, and Sexual harassment

bones_jackson's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted 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

5.0

Nossa, muito fofo e engraçado, amei muito, e mal posso esperar pelo próximo livro, eu quero muito ver ela fazer o circo pegar fogo

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child death, Confinement, Death, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Sexual assault, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Vomit, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

valenwhite's review against another edition

dark funny inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.75

I may be biased because I've been following Hannah's series since forever, but the book exceeded my already high expectations. The characters are lovely, they have a banter that's so enjoyable, and the twists and turns of the story keep you on your toes. You relax and laugh one moment and then BAM, something happens that takes you by complete surprise. I enjoyed it so, so much.
It's not a 5 star read for me because, despite me loving a good pinning, it felt a bit insta-lovey, and that's not my cup of tea.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, and Torture

nice_and_cosy's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

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

5.0

Amazing, this book made me laugh, squeal, cry, throw my phone across the room. Grumpy sunshine with a slow burn where he falls hard, and I am forever obsessed 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Sexual assault, Violence, Murder, and Pandemic/Epidemic

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Chronic illness, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Torture, Violence, Blood, Murder, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Alcohol

Minor: Child death