Reviews tagging 'Domestic abuse'

Fifteen Hundred Miles from the Sun by Jonny Garza Villa

12 reviews

colorcrystals's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

5.0

The only word that even comes close to describing this novel is…beautiful. This was an absolutely stunning, beautiful debut novel filled with joy, pain, and love. There were moments where I cried. There were moments where I literally laughed out loud. There was a moment where I was so happy that I made a weird sound that made my own partner genuinely concerned for my wellbeing and sanity. This was just beautiful. The characters, the story, the writing, all of it. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Homophobia, Emotional abuse, Bullying, Grief, and Abandonment

Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Cursing

Minor: Sexual content, Religious bigotry, and Death of parent

24carrotgay's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

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

5.0

aristotle & dante discover the secrets of the universe meets we are the ants!! this book made a habit of ripping my heart apart and then putting it back together. while a good bit of the story is lighthearted, it was much more intense and emotional than i expected. i loved every second though.

the imagery of the sun and moon, mat and luna, was EVERYTHING!!

this book is an instant fav!!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Abandonment, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Bullying

Moderate: Physical abuse, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Religious bigotry

minyoonhwi's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring 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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Homophobia

Moderate: Hate crime

careinthelibrary's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful tense fast-paced

4.0

When I read Ander and Santi Were Here this summer, I was so captivated. This one is not quite as charming and engrossing, but I still loved it. Really fantastic characters, sweet queer romance, heavy themes (see content warnings), happy endings. Can't wait for their upcoming release in 2024, I'm jumping on it immediately when it's released. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Homophobia

Moderate: Racism, Child abuse, Religious bigotry, Sexual content, Violence, Physical abuse, Alcohol, and Bullying

piikasmalls's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Homophobia

sydsmith23's review against another edition

emotional inspiring sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Emotional abuse, Abandonment, and Domestic abuse

anniereads221's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Sexism, Panic attacks/disorders, and Violence

Parental abuse

baylan's review against another edition

lighthearted slow-paced

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

1.0

FLAT

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Domestic abuse, and Racism

auteaandtales's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted slow-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

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Physical abuse, and Emotional abuse

Minor: Sexual content

lenabooks334's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny inspiring sad 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Bullying, and Domestic abuse