Reviews tagging 'Emotional abuse'

Good Girl, Bad Blood by Holly Jackson

68 reviews

violetbentbackwards1036's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative mysterious reflective sad 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Grief, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Rape, Sexual assault, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Death of parent, Drug use, Fire/Fire injury, Emotional abuse, Alcohol, Kidnapping, and Murder

kelseyr713's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

As soon as I finished the first book in this series, I put books 2 and 3 on hold at the library. Book 2 did NOT disappoint, and kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time. The mystery was intriguing and was satisfyingly solved, in addition to wrapping up a loose end from book 1. There are some odd British-isms, like in the first book, despite being set in Connecticut, but everything else was so compelling I let that slide. Can't wait to read the final book in the trilogy!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping, Confinement, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Gun violence, Stalking, Grief, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Mental illness, Sexism, and Alcohol

Minor: Sexual assault, Rape, Animal death, Car accident, and Adult/minor relationship

amimamii's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

3.0

very predictable as was the first one. at least we got to see a little more of pippa's personality. it was a fun read but that's basically it. im not sure why everyone keeps saying there are a lot of plot twists because there really isnt. also PLEASE PLEASE stop with the pop culture references, its embarrassing.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual assault, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Rape, Violence, Body horror, Sexual violence, Grief, Murder, Blood, and Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Drug use and Drug abuse

Minor: Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, and Panic attacks/disorders

lil_rachie's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious 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? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Blood, and Death

Moderate: Child death, Cancer, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, and Kidnapping

willow_o_whisper's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful informative mysterious reflective 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? It's complicated

5.0

This book is as much of a roller coaster of a mystery as the first, if no more so. Holly Jackson swiftly rose to become one of my top 5 favorite authors.

Pips journey through learning about herself is relatable, tense, yet staggeringly inspiring. She sticks to her guns and goals, no matter what. I empathize when she hurts and I celebrate her victories.

No spoilers in this review! You need to read it for yourself! Just know that nothing is as it seems… and the end will make you want to do nothing but turn the page to find out what’s next!

The way Holly does not dwell heavily on her characters past trauma or describing certain intense/dangerous situations happening in Pips present is a tricky balance that she succeeds so well in.

5/5 plot, character development, and pacing *chefs kiss* 100/100 would recommend

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Medical trauma, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Drug use, Emotional abuse, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Gaslighting, Stalking, and Bullying

Minor: Child abuse, Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, Rape, Body shaming, Sexual harassment, and Medical trauma

dariana12's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional informative inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

 Made me feel many emotions in a good way, I was on the verge of tears while reading chapter 28. Super interesting plot-twist in the end too. Fast read & I loved the romance except it felt a bit repetitive at times. Thought about this book for a while afterwards because I really like the book. Personally, I though it was better than the 1st book 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Grief, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, Murder, and Child abuse

Minor: Blood, Bullying, Car accident, Cursing, and Rape

jessicasophie's review against another edition

dark tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Drug abuse, Murder, Stalking, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Torture, Blood, Grief, and Fire/Fire injury

bookwormnici's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective 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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Stalking, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Grief, Blood, Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Fire/Fire injury, Hate crime, and Violence

kirbylover16's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

So just like the first one, there are tons of twists, and the ending was my favorite part. I would never guess it. Pip and Ravi's romance is still in the background simmering. (only fluff) I like the build-up to the court case. I wish we got Ravi's POV. I hope in the next book, she will move and go to college as her mom mentioned, just for a change of scenery but continue her podcast.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Car accident, Stalking, Murder, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Fire/Fire injury, Confinement, Gun violence, Drug use, and Emotional abuse

Minor: Vomit, Child abuse, Child death, Cancer, Sexual harassment, Rape, and Kidnapping

The big ones are from the last book. The court case for it is going on while pip looks at the new case. There's one scene towards the end of this book which is where the book gets the most violent with a gun and sets the place on fire.

rosem_'s review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious 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

Read. This. Now. 
I'm seriously starting the next book asap. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Blood, Body horror, and Alcohol

Moderate: Car accident, Cursing, Death, Deadnaming, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Gore, Grief, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Child abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Hate crime, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, and Medical content

Minor: Suicide, Suicide attempt, Vomit, Cancer, Animal death, Chronic illness, Self harm, and Violence