Reviews tagging 'Emotional abuse'

The Switch by Beth O'Leary

41 reviews

cozylifewithabby's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted sad 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? It's complicated

4.0

Really cute book. Loved the grandmother's storyline way more, but had small town Hallmark feel, but with a lot more depth. Recommend. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity, Death, and Child death

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Sexism, Pregnancy, Emotional abuse, Terminal illness, and Mental illness

Minor: Gaslighting

greatestheights's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful 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? It's complicated

4.25

A lovely exploration of grief, family, and self-care. So sweet, but so real. The relationships and different kinds of love highlighted throughout this story are ones you don't often read about —  a grandmother and granddaughter's bond,  elderly friendship and loneliness, elderly dating and romance, grieving as a family, and more. I loved this little gem.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Pregnancy, Cancer, Death, Infidelity, and Gaslighting

fromjuliereads's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful 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? Yes

4.0

I really enjoyed this story. I feel fiercely protective of almost every character (except Tod of course but we saw that coming...) and I want to run away to a small English town!! 

While this book definitely deals with some very heavy topics, there were some fantastic moments that made me laugh out loud to go along with the ones that made me tear up!
I also loved that this explored sonmany different kinds of relationships - grandmother/mother/daughter, community, friendships, romantic relationships. So many stories focus on the romance but this one, the community, familial, and friend relationships were even more integral and important and I really loved that. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cancer, Chronic illness, Death, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, and Toxic relationship

phoevincent's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing sad 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Child death, Death, and Grief

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Pregnancy, and Terminal illness

cait13's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse

freydawreviews's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer

Moderate: Terminal illness, Infidelity, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse

Minor: Sexual content

goodvibesgoodbooks's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted reflective 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

3.5

Cute, little bit of a slow burn. I wish it would have been a bit longer so we could truly watch the characters grow AFTER their realizations and acknowledgment. We watch grandmother and granddaughter heal after loss. We got to know the mom on the way. But after everyone came into their own, it ended. Which yes it was a book about grief and love, second chances and take life by the horns and making the life you want for yourself a reality. But I wish we could have seen the growth after the.. growth. Left you feeling as though there might be a sequel without being deep enough to know you’ll get one. It was a super cute story full of sassy grandmas ready to freaking shine in the big city and a young woman mourning, learning, and realizing the small town life change isn’t bad. But could help shed a light on what’s important and what she wanted for herself and her future. I really liked it. Solid 3.5-4 stars. I’ll be rushing to add all of beth's other books to my wishlist or to tbr. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer and Death

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Grief, and Infidelity

awpatton's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Death, Grief, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, and Terminal illness

Moderate: Domestic abuse and Emotional abuse

Minor: Alcohol, Car accident, Dementia, Mental illness, and Gaslighting

amandasharabooks's review against another edition

funny inspiring lighthearted reflective sad 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Medical content, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, and Infidelity

Moderate: Cancer and Panic attacks/disorders

rosienotjen's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing sad 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? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cancer, Chronic illness, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Terminal illness, and Toxic relationship