Reviews tagging 'Physical abuse'

How to Fail at Flirting by Denise Williams

119 reviews

kristenc08's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful 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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse and Physical abuse

lbevans23's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse

jeninthebooks's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful reflective sad 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: Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Sexual harassment

nebraskanwriter's review

challenging emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Blood, Body shaming, Bullying, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, Panic attacks/disorders, and Racism

syab13's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment

paxyshia's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted 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

4.0

i liked this one lots! the chemistry between naya and jake was fun and sweet. the vulnerability they shared with one another was something that tugged at my heart lots. 

this one took me so long just because i bought it as an ebook to read on my breaks at work. i typically read books really quickly so don’t read too much into the dates this was read. it was interesting and i liked it. if i had bought it as a physical book, i probably wouldve finished it in 2-3 days i’m sure. it was def a little hard to read towards the end with the assault that was depicted on the pages though 

a tw for past toxic and abusive relationship and physical assualt

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Physical abuse and Gaslighting

bananathebookbestie's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse

Moderate: Emotional abuse and Physical abuse

tenderbench's review against another edition

adventurous emotional 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

3.8 stars rounded up to 4. I read this book on a whim and I'm so glad I did. Denise Williams did such a great job of building up Naya and Jake's relationship in the book (even though they met during a one night stand) that the story flowed seamlessly into a heart wrenching second act conflict. I was internally screaming!! And the steaminess? PERFECT AMOUNT. I also appreciated that the third act conflict wasn't some trite argument between the main couple, but instead was a poignant confrontation of a very difficult and serious issue that plagued Naya's life pre-story. This is a book that, while the circumstances of the romance are unrealistic, you want to believe it's real SO BAD. Ugh. I liked this so much.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, and Physical abuse

bookishjenn15's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse

decklededgess's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring tense fast-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

trigger warnings: sexual assault, abusive ex, gaslighting, harassment, slut shaming, sexual content, alcohol, divorce

A really touching romance that is brimming with passion and also hella anxiety. I did appreciate the care with which the author wrote the romance between the two leads while the main character was also dealing with her abusive ex coming back into the picture and making her life a living hell. I loved the growth of both the leads together and as individuals leading to them being stronger together in the end. Also the vindication in the conclusion.....absolutely epic.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Physical abuse, Gaslighting, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Alcohol and Sexism