Reviews tagging 'Cursing'

A ​lányok, aki vagyok by Tess Sharpe

47 reviews

emily_reads09's review against another edition

dark emotional funny 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? It's complicated

5.0

This is honestly my new favorite book. I loved the story and all the characters are so cool. I appreciated the short chapters and loved the overall set up of the book (having the time, the tools, different color pages for the flashbacks, etc.). I thought the mix of writing styles worked really well and helped me to read for longer periods of time. What really elevated this book to god-tier status was the last three pages — the resources & hotlines and the note on endometriosis. Tess Sharpe has written a thrilling and emotional book and has taken great care in doing so. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Medical content, Misogyny, Murder, Physical abuse, Sexism, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Chronic illness, Cursing, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and Vomit

Minor: Abortion and Pregnancy

lucytoo's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny sad tense fast-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Sexual assault, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Blood, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, and Gun violence

Minor: Cursing, Vomit, and Panic attacks/disorders

galexy_brain's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful medium-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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, and Violence

Moderate: Abandonment, Blood, Child abuse, Cursing, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, and Pedophilia

Minor: Abortion, Addiction, Alcohol, Biphobia, Death, Drug use, Kidnapping, Medical content, Medical trauma, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Sexual content, and Vomit

karlisimp's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

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

5.0

A book that I couldn’t put down. I don’t have enough good things to say. I wish the ending was a bit different and less mysterious but, it makes for a great book

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Biphobia, Car accident, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Kidnapping

Minor: Abortion, Rape, and Sexual assault

maaikereadsbooks's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious 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: Abandonment, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Gore, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and Violence

skullotonin's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

this is a truly captivating story, i read it in two sittings! highly recommend if you enjoy psychological horror or deep, well-rounded characters.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Fire/Fire injury, Emotional abuse, Death, and Child abuse

Moderate: Blood, Bullying, Confinement, Cursing, Grief, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Abortion

books_and_ghosts's review against another edition

dark emotional funny mysterious reflective tense fast-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? It's complicated

5.0

Absolutely stunning book from someone who usually reads fantasy / horror books it’s very good but not for the faint of heart 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Trafficking, Death, Cursing, and Blood

Moderate: Abortion, Chronic illness, and Cursing

sarahmreads's review against another edition

dark emotional 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? Yes

4.75

Nora, her ex-boyfriend Wes, and her now girlfriend Iris find themselves wrapped up in a hostage situation when their trip to the bank goes awry. However, Nora isn't just Nora. She's also a bunch of other girls who her mother groomed her to be through con scams. The Girls I've Been follows a dark story of abuse and tragedy that made Nora who she really is, and how she can survive both the bank robbery and her past.

Before I get into this review, I was to HIGHLY emphasize that you research all the trigger warnings going into this book. It is HEAVY and might be overwhelming with how much it covers in the span of 300+ pages.

I was pleasantly surprised with how much I loved this story. I actually really liked Nora! You really sympathize with her but also root for her along the way because of how smart and loving and protecting she is of her family and friends. Yes, she's had a dark past, and most of the time authors tend to use that as the only leverage to make you like a character. Tess Sharpe builds and molds Nora into her own person that is more than just her trauma, which I think is this story's greatest strength. Also, Nora's bisexual rep was a bit heavy handed at the beginning but mellowed out a lot to help build to the story.

Most of the minor characters I also loved! Iris was the loving but strong girlfriend with a nice quirk about her, and Wes is the protective and loving ex, but now best friend. They each have their own dark pasts with parents, and Wes's story is fleshed out a bit more than Iris's, but it adds more depth to them and I feel explains why they're all drawn to each other and love each other. Also Lee was such a badass.

The narrative telling of Nora's story I think was cleverly done. It often switches back and forth between the current scenes and the ones from her past with her mother and Raymond and how it shaped who she is today. It discusses in pretty heavy detail the cycle of abuse, both between parent and child and those in relationships, and doesn't really sugar coat it, which I feel was super important for the context of the story. I cannot say to what degree this accuracy is as I did not experience any of these triggers myself, so I recommend checking out some reviews of those who have and discuss it in their reviews.

The Girls I've Been is a fast-paced, captivating story that's as dark as it is inspirational and highly recommend everyone pick up this book if able.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Toxic relationship, Sexual assault, Rape, Physical abuse, Gun violence, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, and Domestic abuse

Moderate: Cursing

Minor: Pregnancy

beanzneo's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective tense fast-paced

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

5.0

This is absolutely one of the best fucking books ive ever read. It is so powerful and informative while also keeping a fun fiction story. This book goes deep into the topics of surviving abuse and the way it shows Noras past and how that effects her now years later is incredible. The plot, storytelling, themes, characters, and everything else in this book are incredible and it will definitely be one of my life long favorites.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Cursing, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Death, Fire/Fire injury, and Gun violence

Minor: Alcohol, Medical content, Pregnancy, and Kidnapping

tessakm's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious 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

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Violence, and Blood

Minor: Rape