Reviews tagging 'Toxic relationship'

I Was Born for This by Alice Oseman

15 reviews

s1x0fh03s's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense medium-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

4.0

I found the characters very unlikeable for most of it but at the end I loved them. Fun but intense read. They all need therapy. Refreshing take on fame, fandom, and parasocial relationships.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent, Transphobia, Adult/minor relationship, Stalking, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Blood, and Outing

kits_den's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted 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? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Suicidal thoughts, Alcoholism, Self harm, Violence, Alcohol, Panic attacks/disorders, and Addiction

Minor: Islamophobia, Racism, Toxic relationship, and Sexual harassment

kaitfaye1's review against another edition

adventurous inspiring lighthearted 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cursing, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Misogyny, Transphobia, Injury/Injury detail, and Mental illness

olliereadabook's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective medium-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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness

Moderate: Addiction, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Suicide attempt, Injury/Injury detail, Transphobia, Alcoholism, Stalking, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Hate crime, Drug use, and War

adam_ski's review against another edition

challenging hopeful lighthearted 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

3.5

A well-written book with a unique plot. It tackles the consequences of being in a famous boy band really well, acting as an insight into the world of celebrities but in a fun and engaging way.

However, the joys of this book are partly overshadowed by the characters. This is particularly true in Angel's case, where she acts selfishly throught the entire book only to be cast as almost a hero by the end.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness

Moderate: Stalking, Suicidal thoughts, Alcoholism, and Blood

Minor: Drug use, Addiction, and Toxic relationship

This book is not emotionally light. There is a lot of mention of mental health issues as well as the consequences of having obsessive fans.

harperruthdk's review against another edition

emotional funny sad 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Medical content, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, and Self harm

Moderate: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Panic attacks/disorders, Abandonment, Violence, Transphobia, Cursing, Homophobia, Toxic relationship, and Physical abuse

Minor: Cursing, Death, Hate crime, and Violence

ellaticonstellation's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing 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

4.0

I loved that the story included sexual orientations and choices. I loved that it showed mental health issues. I loved how flawed the characters were. I loved that the boys stayed true to their music. The only thing I didn't like about this was the unfortunate meetings (like how Angel and Jimmy met or how badly Rowan treated Angel). Also, Marco was so weird. ✨

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Sexual assault, Alcohol, Toxic relationship, Addiction, Alcoholism, Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, and Suicidal thoughts

mandaraffe's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted tense 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Alcoholism, Medical content, Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol, and Addiction

Minor: Toxic relationship and Abandonment

_mariah_'s review against another edition

emotional hopeful sad 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Alcohol, Blood, Alcoholism, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, and Stalking

Moderate: Biphobia, Transphobia, Outing, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Abandonment and Adult/minor relationship

teaskate's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective 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

3.5

I found this book really interesting ,and somewhere also a bit eyes opening.Because I think many people struggle with this topic of having this idea of someone ,and being so stuck in this idea and forgetting that this idea is a real person.

Even though I do think there are some topics that could have been a more resolved in the end.As an example Listers drug abuse or just in general the near future.

The whole book has some good topics ,and is good to reflect on fan culture.Thank you :)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Drug abuse, Toxic relationship, Suicidal thoughts, and Stalking

Moderate: Transphobia and Injury/Injury detail