Reviews tagging 'Blood'

I Was Born for This by Alice Oseman

132 reviews

mandiealleskan's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful sad slow-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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Blood, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide attempt, and Sexual assault

kaywhiteley's review against another edition

sad tense fast-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

4.5

I was worried about this book when I learned it was about the relationship between a large band and their fandom, but I think it was handled relatively well. I thought the characters were well thought out and developed. I do think the book felt a bit rushed at times, but it is a YA book so that’s partially expected

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Violence, Stalking, and Blood

Minor: Sexual assault and Pedophilia

nevermoregothic's review against another edition

emotional 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Alcoholism, and Alcohol

Minor: Violence, Transphobia, and Vomit

saomah5566's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Transphobia, Adult/minor relationship, and Outing

flaggums's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective medium-paced

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

2.5

I almost DNF'd this book as I had a hard time feeling connected to the main character of Angel in her chapters but enjoyed Jimmy's chapters, which is new for me and an Alice Oseman book to not generally enjoy it. Overall, while it dealt with difficult topics that are important to young adults, it still felt a bit superficial. But it's a decent /easy quick read if that's what you're looking for.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Suicidal thoughts, and Blood

laurensgaylife's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol, and Alcoholism

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Injury/Injury detail, and Blood

Minor: Sexual assault, Transphobia, and Outing

ciara_donohue's review against another edition

emotional 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

Graphic: Mental illness, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Transphobia

Minor: Death of parent and Homophobia

jackie_marion's review against another edition

emotional funny tense 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Alcohol, Self harm, and Alcoholism

Minor: Stalking and Blood

fairy_internet's review against another edition

medium-paced

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

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Toxic friendship, Cursing, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Addiction, Stalking, Alcoholism, and Alcohol

Minor: Transphobia, Outing, Death, and Medical content

blossom's review against another edition

emotional hopeful tense 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

4.0

A thoughtful and interesting take on parasocial relationships told from both sides. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Blood

Minor: Transphobia