Reviews tagging 'Fatphobia'

The Charmer by Riley Hart

5 reviews

cleo_reads's review

4.0

Solid B. Satisfying end to the Vers series - mm contemporary romance about 4 bantering best friends who record a popular gay podcast together. 

I found the set up a little silly - the cuddle buddy arrangement definitely required a suspension of disbelief. But I enjoyed the romance and I particularly enjoyed Corbin’s character arc. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Vomit

Moderate: Fatphobia, Homophobia, and Eating disorder

the family of one of the MCs is terrible - homophobic, fat shaming and really hurtful. They “love” him but also think he’s going to hell. They’re challenged in the book (my favorite scene) but their abuse is shown on page.

fuzzywilson's review

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? No

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Cursing, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Religious bigotry, and Sexual content

Moderate: Bullying and Dysphoria

Minor: Alcohol

ghostsinthegarden's review

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fatphobia and Eating disorder

Moderate: Body shaming

Minor: Bullying

chambersaurusrx's review

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder, Bullying, and Sexual content

Moderate: Fatphobia and Homophobia

inkiereads's review

emotional 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? Yes

5.0

What an amazing book to finish this series! I loved it so much! My heart broke for Corbin and his struggles with his self esteem and his family, and I’m so, so happy that Spencer helped him so much with it all. The Beach Bums are the best friend group anyone can have, and I’m so happy to see all of them so happy! The book deals with very serious topics, without ever getting too heavy but also treating it with the respect it deserves, the balance was so good. This book (the whole series, really) will make you think, make you swoon, make you laugh, and make you lose track of time while reading, go binge it now!

I voluntarily read an advance review copy of this book

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Religious bigotry, Body shaming, Fatphobia, Eating disorder, and Bullying