Reviews tagging 'Emotional abuse'

Astrid Parker Doesn't Fail by Ashley Herring Blake

76 reviews

duwella's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted fast-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

3.5

Solid rea depicts 30 year olds real life romance

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Emotional abuse

Minor: Cancer and Death of parent

Content of very controlling parent and covers issues around queer acceptance

fuzzywilson's review against another edition

emotional 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? No

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Infidelity, Death of parent, Death, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, and Sexual content

Minor: Fatphobia, Bullying, and Panic attacks/disorders

courtneyfalling'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? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I liked this better than Delilah Green, and also I'll admit my expectations were probably more realistic.  At least this one has significantly less cringe scissoring scenes! But genuinely, I am a sucker for millennial girlie struggling with her career and family of origin trying to fall in love and get her shit together books and this is no exception. And I even like Jordan

despite the fact she's kind of whiny and wtf was the sudden reveal that Meredith was actually alive and just a bitch??? Idk I'll give Jordan credit because Meredith is the Big Bad

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse

Moderate: Cancer

Minor: Death of parent

saxy_lady's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective relaxing medium-paced

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

4.25

I did not like the love interest, Jordan, at first. I thought she was obnoxious. I really grew to love her though. The characters play off each other well, and I love the realization of Astrid’s queerness in this book. The confrontation of these characters’ demons is truly impactful.

I honestly did not know how this would follow up Delilah Green, but this was a truly wonderful addition to the collection of the Bright Falls series.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse

spoopyliteatx's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted 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

4.5

Cute and wholesome. I thinking enjoyed this one even more than the first. Astrid had a great character arc and she and Jordan were lovely together. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Emotional abuse

deni's review against another edition

lighthearted 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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Infidelity

Minor: Cancer

yikeslou's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted 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

5.0

GOD I DEVOURED THIS BOOK IN A SINGLE SITTING!!!! ANOTHER ABSOLUTE BANGER FROM ASHLEY HERRING BLAKE!!!!!!! WERK BITCHHH

((astrid parker u relatable sonofabitch u))

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Infidelity, Cancer, and Alcohol

kendra_taylors_version's review against another edition

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing 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: Emotional abuse and Sexual content

Moderate: Death of parent, Mental illness, and Cancer

another_avid_bookreader's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted relaxing 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse

Moderate: Alcohol

thaliareads's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful 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

5.0

This was a re-read for me, and the book was just as good the second time around. I love Astrid's journey of trying to figure out her identity and how that fits into her views of herself and how others have viewed her. I also love Jordan's journey of learning what love can look like again and learning to trust herself and her feelings. Also you can't go wrong with a renovation as the backdrop of the story. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Infidelity, Emotional abuse, Terminal illness, and Toxic relationship