Reviews tagging 'Racial slurs'

How to Fail at Flirting by Denise Williams

10 reviews

garbage_mcsmutly's review against another edition

emotional funny 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

4.25

This was a surprisingly deep book, as the fmc is dealing with the trauma and after effects of an abusive relationship while also trying to start a new romance. From my non-survivor perspective, I thought it treated the issues well, and with accuracy. All the trigger warnings though, we really are in her head as she is trying to cope.

Single POV, 1st person, fmc. Fmc is Black/mixed, mmc is white.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Gaslighting, Stalking, Sexual assault, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, and Physical abuse

Minor: Racism, Alcohol, Racial slurs, and Vomit

The sexual assault tag is for

a beginning attempt that is unsuccessful. It is implied that there was assault in the past but we don't get any details.

jordynlee's review against another edition

emotional funny fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

Really enjoyed the main characters and their love story. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Racial slurs, and Sexual assault

lindsayvale's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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? No

3.5

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Content Warnings

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

Moderate: Violence

Minor: Racism, Racial slurs, and Vomit

onestephatatime's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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: Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and Domestic abuse

Minor: Infidelity, Misogyny, Racial slurs, and Dementia

thefatpaperback's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Racism, Racial slurs, Violence, Gaslighting, Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Sexual violence

jennastopreading's review against another edition

funny relaxing sad 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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment, Cursing, Domestic abuse, and Sexual content

Moderate: Racial slurs, Sexism, and Racism

Minor: Infidelity

juliana_reads's review

challenging emotional funny 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: Sexual assault and Domestic abuse

Moderate: Racism and Racial slurs

leo_sd's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful sad 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

3.0

This book was a sweet romance book that had a few darker or more tense twists. I loved the charter development, especially within the relationship. Also, I loved the found family aspect! Some of the conflict at the end

like the drunk texts seemed over the top. I would have preferred a larger more drawn out flaw to be explored or just not have the texts there. text

It was a good book, fun quick read. Please look at content warnings! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence

Moderate: Rape and Sexual assault

Minor: Racial slurs and Racism

stevie's review

emotional 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

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Content Warnings

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

Minor: Racial slurs

mrscorytee's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Racial slurs