Reviews tagging 'Sexual harassment'

Nothing Burns As Bright As You by Ashley Woodfolk

5 reviews

autisticpoetryqueer's review

emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

This was a beautiful book. The descriptions were so poetic, and I loved the imagery throughout the story. I also loved the complicated nature of the relationship between the two main characters. I feel that many queer folks have intense romantic friendships, and I feel this book captured that so well. Although the characters

don't end up together

, the ending still feels fully satisfying.

While this relationship is clearly not meant to last forever, it is a beautiful and formative experience for both characters.

I feel that many queer people can relate to this experience, to the intensity of their connection. This was a great summer read. I also loved the brief references to tarot and Perks. It's always fun seeing my interests discussed in books. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Fire/Fire injury and Sexual harassment

Minor: Racism, Sexual violence, and Violence

soleillovez's review

dark emotional inspiring reflective sad tense 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? Yes

5.0

This book was written so beautifully. I feel like the characters weren’t named so we could more easily see ourselves reflected in the characters. That being said this book felt like a year of free therapy! It broke me 😭

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment

A few scenes of sexual harassment not graphic

stardustandrockets's review

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Fire/Fire injury, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Bullying, Drug use, Racism, and Alcohol

Minor: Biphobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Blood, and Sexual harassment

havennnofjoyy's review

emotional sad tense fast-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

4.75

there are no words to describe this masterpiece. this hurts in a good way.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Fire/Fire injury

Minor: Mental illness and Sexual harassment

arigibberish's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing sad medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment

Minor: Police brutality and Sexual harassment