Reviews tagging 'Forced institutionalization'

Not Your Sidekick by C.B. Lee

3 reviews

mengzhenreads's review against another edition

adventurous 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? No

3.5

Although the plot felt a bit predictable at times and there was sometimes a lack of tension or stakes, this book was still a lot of fun and absolutely delightful to read. I loved seeing all the LGBTQIA+ rep that was depicted in this book and loved the concept of the story as well. Good read!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping and Violence

Moderate: Drug use, Confinement, and Xenophobia

Minor: Forced institutionalization

foreverinastory's review against another edition

adventurous 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

4.0

 This was a lot of fun even though some stuff was a little predictable.

Rep: Vietnamese-Chinese bisexual female MC, sapphic female love interest, Black trans male side character, Latinx side character.

CWs: Forced imprisonment/confinement, drugging of characters against their will, kidnapping, racism, violence, discussions of coming out, physical assault that leads to injury/scarring. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Drug use, Forced institutionalization, Kidnapping, Racism, and Violence

Moderate: Outing

outcrye's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence and Vomit

Moderate: Drug use and Kidnapping

Minor: Forced institutionalization and Racism