Reviews tagging 'Emotional abuse'

Als ich Amanda wurde by Meredith Russo

5 reviews

basicallybug's review against another edition

emotional inspiring tense medium-paced

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

5.0

What can I say about this novel? What words exist to encompass how I feel right now. I first bought this book a few years ago, a few weeks after I had come out to my mother as lesbian (which... is a story in and of itself.) I wanted to challenge myself to stay out of the closet, and that started with bringing queer literature home. Life happened, and I didn't get a chance to keep reading. However, as part of my new years resolutions, I elected to read more - starting by finishing books I forgot about. If I Was Your Girl is one of the best books I've ever read, hands down. The plot twist had me floored, with genuine emotions pouring out of me, and the storyline felt natural, not exceptionally rushed in some places while slow in others. As a non-binary reader, it absolutely gave me insight into what life is like for those who grapple with heavier self-hatred than I do, all while keeping me engaged with the storyline, rooting for the characters. I cannot reccomend this book enough. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Outing, Transphobia, Dysphoria, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Deadnaming, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Bullying

Minor: Homophobia, Drug use, Biphobia, Rape, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship

ginga_ninja's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Suicide attempt, Suicide, Sexual harassment, Bullying, and Transphobia

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Rape, Sexual assault, and Outing

Minor: Drug use

vanesst's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring fast-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Deadnaming, Hate crime, Suicide attempt, Outing, and Transphobia

Moderate: Abandonment, Alcoholism, Biphobia, Dysphoria, Emotional abuse, and Addiction

Minor: Animal cruelty, Drug use, Misogyny, Abortion, Mental illness, Rape, and Religious bigotry

jude7's review against another edition

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Deadnaming, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Dysphoria, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Mental illness, Outing, Physical abuse, Self harm, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Transphobia, and Violence

Moderate: Biphobia

Minor: Abortion

roxette's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing 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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Dysphoria, Emotional abuse, and Transphobia