Reviews tagging 'Child abuse'

Keeping 13 by Chloe Walsh

344 reviews

kyras_reads's review against another edition

5.0

challenging emotional funny hopeful sad slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus: N/A

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*SPOILERS AHEAD*

This was a great continuation of the series and I’m glad it showed the characters more in depth. I feel like I not only got attached to Johnny and Shannon but both of their families and all of their friends as well. This was a truly special book and I love the way this story feels. 

Honestly, the tragedy of Shannon’s mother didn’t hit as hard as I expected… at first. But once I had a chance to sit and think about it, it’s truly heartbreaking imagining a young girl at just fifteen trying to navigate life and being scared to death of her partner. I spent most of the time angry at her for not doing more/better for all of her children. But some of that changed after what happened. Spending your life scared is tragic on its own but the way it ended for her, FINALLY putting her kids at the forefront and making sure they were safe, really tore me up. 

I’m definitely going to miss Shannon and Johnny. I’m a little sad that there wasn’t a glimpse into the future like I’d hoped at the end, but I know there are more books in the series and I’m holding onto hope that these two will make lots of appearances. I’m not ready to leave this universe just yet!

Tropes:

Mutual Obsession

Found Family

Sports Romance (Rugby)

Family Drama

No Third Act Breakup 🙌🏼 

Spice: 1.5 🌶️

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Sexual content, Violence, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury

mcruby's review against another edition

3.0

sad slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse

cjw_1996's review against another edition

3.75

emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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One down two to go. Lots of ups and downs in this book. The banter is still top notch and the plot wasn't terrible. 

The book isn't life changing. It's predictable, cheesy and a bit repetitive but it's also addictive. I have a lot of time for Gibsie and I'm excited to read his book

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse

addssubract's review against another edition

4.0

dark emotional funny sad tense fast-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: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Drug abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail

oliviawebb04's review against another edition

4.75

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful informative mysterious reflective relaxing sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Violence

amandaru20's review against another edition

4.5

emotional medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Violence

Moderate: Addiction

Minor: Addiction, Grief

rika159's review against another edition

5.0

dark emotional funny hopeful sad slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Violence

astein's review against another edition

5.0

emotional fast-paced

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death of parent

spatterson7's review against another edition

4.25

challenging emotional funny slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Violence, Grief

Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Medical content, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Infidelity, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts

kryticalkat's review against another edition

4.0

emotional funny sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol