Reviews tagging 'Body shaming'

I Was Born for This by Alice Oseman

3 reviews

dalek_caan's review against another edition

lighthearted reflective fast-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

3.75

I found this book to be enjoyable and a pretty quick read. I found Angel to be a really annoying pov character at first but she grew on me as the story went on. I definitely felt like there was a lot of nuance with the characters overall, which I definitely appreciated. It was also kind of interesting to follow two sides to the same story. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Panic attacks/disorders, Stalking, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Biphobia, Homophobia, Outing, Transphobia, Body shaming, Eating disorder, Racism, Sexual harassment, Emotional abuse, and Sexual assault

thatreadinggal11's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense 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? It's complicated

4.25

This book was interesting. The characters changed and blurred into one another. I love the inclusivity and thoughtfulness about angels religion and jimmy’s gender. Overall this book was great but could have some slight tweaks

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Mental illness, and Vomit

Moderate: Cursing

Minor: Addiction, Body shaming, and Drug use

fenemiestolovers's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful lighthearted sad 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

4.5

I love Alice Oseman and her books always make me laugh! Out loud! This story is so relatable and sweet. It was interesting to read a book that acknowledges the psychology of fandom and the celebrities they’re centered around. It was light and hopeful even though it tackled tough topics in a real way - as Alice Oseman is so good at doing! Will always be excited to read more of their work. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Cursing, Blood, and Mental illness

Moderate: Alcohol, Panic attacks/disorders, Addiction, and Alcoholism

Minor: Violence, Fatphobia, Mass/school shootings, Body shaming, Grief, Kidnapping, Outing, Death of parent, Sexual harassment, and Suicidal thoughts