Reviews tagging 'Physical abuse'

Idlewild by James Frankie Thomas

3 reviews

hannahpings's review

dark emotional funny reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

idlewild makes for an exceptional debut, but for me there's an even higher ceiling that it could––but frustratingly, doesn't quite––hit. that it could is a marvel enough on its own, though

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Sexual content, Cursing, Suicide attempt, Dysphoria, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic friendship, and Racism

Moderate: Sexual assault, War, Incest, and Mental illness

Minor: Alcohol, Classism, Mass/school shootings, and Pedophilia

incest:

two characters write erotic, real-person fanfiction about two other characters under the assumption that they are step-brothers

chefboyavi's review

adventurous dark emotional funny reflective sad tense 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

5.0

Beautifully written, well conceived, and ultimately heartbreaking. I’ve never been more grateful to have gone to public school. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Dysphoria, Fatphobia, and Body shaming

Moderate: Mental illness, Physical abuse, Alcohol, Classism, Bullying, Drug use, Stalking, and Sexual harassment

dystopia's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic friendship, Lesbophobia, Homophobia, and Dysphoria

Moderate: Biphobia, Transphobia, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, Racism, Fatphobia, and Classism

Minor: War, Suicidal thoughts, Alcoholism, and Pedophilia