Reviews tagging 'Emotional abuse'

Rules for Being a Girl by Katie Cotugno, Candace Bushnell

4 reviews

chameleon4444's review against another edition

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.75

I liked thé meaning of thé book

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Content Warnings

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Sexism, and Emotional abuse

hannah_cogo's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

3.0

Firstly, I feel like this book was directed at a younger audience. The writing was a bit rushed and rather simple. The story has a very good message, but there were also parts that felt a bit forced. Another part I hated was that there are so many scenes where the main character doesn’t stick up for herself, and just complied with what everyone else tells her. It just keeps happening. But I really like the message it sent about Marin and Bex. I think a lot of people need to hear it, and that no matter what Marin did, it was still his fault, not hers.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Bullying, Child abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Toxic friendship, Adult/minor relationship, Dementia, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Misogyny, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Cursing, Alcohol, and Dementia

Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Eating disorder, Medical content, and Mental illness

atisha27's review

emotional informative reflective medium-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Sexual assault, Sexism, Misogyny, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Cursing, and Adult/minor relationship

jainnyreads's review against another edition

challenging emotional fast-paced

• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Bullying, Dementia, Misogyny, Rape, and Toxic relationship