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nmf16's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The book isn’t for the prudish as there are quite vividly written sexual scenes relating to BDSM and kink, which at first seemed quite funny but as the storyline progresses, become more uncomfortable to read.
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, and Drug use
Minor: Self harm and Suicide attempt
nectarb's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Suicide attempt, Gaslighting, Self harm, Cursing, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Sexual content
catherinerowland's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Sexual content, and Self harm
Moderate: Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Drug use, Suicide attempt, Gaslighting, Racism, Alcohol, and Death
ailionnet's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, and Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual assault, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, and Sexual violence
Minor: Self harm
canonically_k's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Graphic: Infidelity, Sexual content, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Alcoholism, Toxic relationship, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Violence and Self harm
Minor: Sexism, Panic attacks/disorders, Cursing, Suicidal thoughts, Death, and Lesbophobia
alicesometimesreads's review against another edition
1.0
The main relationship was abusive and I don't like abusive :(( I picked up this book because it kept getting recommended, had good ratings and was described as funny - but I didn't know it'd be about a meanie person :(( the narrator/style kinda made me think of Bridget Jones - which already isn't my vibe so I didn't get the funny :((
It was also a bit more explicit than I was expecting but ig that's on me. Books about toxic relationships are not not my vibe - I be saddened.
Graphic: Domestic abuse
Minor: Self harm
lib_adams's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Sexual content
Minor: Self harm
em_daydreaming's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Self harm, Sexual violence, Infidelity, Sexual content, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Drug use, and Alcohol
Minor: Death
sassylk's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I asked the lady in Gays the Word for a book that was about unapologetic queer joy - i’m not sure this exactly met that request, but it was a fun read nonetheless. I don’t think I expected quite as many sex descriptions (don’t read this on the tube!!), but I guess I learned a lot.
It was a very delicate portrait of a descent into an abusive relationship, told in a very realistic and nuanced way. However, did I like Julia that much? Not particularly… She was really quite self-centered, barely listening to all her friends who seemed to relentlessly care about her even though she treated them like shit most of the time, quite frankly. Also, although obviously Sam is the bad guy here, Julia had been told that she was non-monogamous from the very beginning, so I don’t understand why she was so upset when Sam was non-monogamous? Also - how did she come to terms with her sexuality SO FAST?? She literally had one night of sex with a woman and immediately knew she was a lesbian, when I feel like it barely works like that in real life.
Okay, now the complaints are over - this was a funny, light read that also covered an issue that isn’t often spoke about - abusive wlw relationships are very much real and more light should be shed on the dynamics of them. There were some great similes in here, and the motif of the letter writing was very sweet. A clear 3 stars!
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Self harm, Toxic relationship, and Emotional abuse
judepude's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Sexual content, Alcohol, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Cursing
Minor: Death of parent and Self harm