Reviews tagging 'Sexual assault'

The Trouble with Hating You by Sajni Patel

215 reviews

hannahjulss's review against another edition

4.0

I LOVED this story and was a little obsessed with Jay. I felt like the writing was a little off at times and some scenes lacked needed context/description/transitions?? But overall was such a sweet read. Check TW

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault

lisasilv's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.5

Predictable but well-written. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault

extrasaratonin's review against another edition

dark emotional funny 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault, Religious bigotry, Fire/Fire injury, and Death of parent

lovelylibrary's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful tense 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

3.0

If you are looking for a romance book that has drama and plays into a  decent amount of tropes (forced proximity, dislike to lovers, taking care of the other when injured, ect.) then this book is exactly that. There was nothing ground breaking about this book, but it was overall enjoyable. Additionally, I enjoyed reading a romance book within a different culture. It added some unique characteristics to the story. However, the drama at the end of this book did feel a tad unnecessary and could have been solved with a little more communication.  

There is a decent amount of misogyny in this book, as well as a few darker themes, so check the trigger warnings. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexism, Sexual harassment, Fire/Fire injury, and Misogyny

Minor: Sexual assault

hannahwhiteyy's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

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

3.0

While this book did have its cute moments, the

deep misogyny of Liya’s father, Ravi, and Mukesh

was hard to ignore. The

sexual assault was also really graphic, and I was SO. ANGRY. at the men in Liya’s life who fundamentally failed her.

  But all in all, it was really interesting exploring another culture and its traditions.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny

Moderate: Sexual harassment, Pregnancy, Death of parent, Sexual assault, and Domestic abuse

Minor: Fire/Fire injury and Sexual content

mekowaletti's review against another edition

emotional funny 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault and Adult/minor relationship

ashybear02's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad tense 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: Sexism, Misogyny, and Pregnancy

Moderate: Sexual content, Sexual harassment, and Sexual assault

mo_za11's review against another edition

emotional funny sad medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Death of parent, Grief, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Sexism, Mental illness, and Misogyny

Moderate: Bullying, Gaslighting, and Emotional abuse

joisaddler's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny sad 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? It's complicated

5.0

Definitely hands down one of my most favorite books I have read in a long time. This book has a firm place in my heart and I adore it so deeply. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Medical content, Misogyny, Religious bigotry, Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationship, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Sexism

nzmerchant's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.75

A really cute fluffy book that made for a fun and quick read! I love supporting Indian authors and it was so inspiring to read about my own culture in a book. Representation matters! I also enjoyed the larger theme about sexual assault and how toxic victim blaming can be. This book handled themes of misogyny really well and made me really feel for Liya. Absolutely loved reading about a strong independent woman and how it’s possible to find someone out there who can handle what comes with loving a woman like that.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Death of parent, and Misogyny