Reviews tagging 'Racism'

How to Fail at Flirting by Denise Williams

73 reviews

rsharpless90's review

funny hopeful lighthearted medium-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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse

Minor: Racism

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

xxrosedarlingxx's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny lighthearted 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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Rape, and Racism

hannahkiwi's review

emotional funny slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Vomit

Moderate: Domestic abuse

Minor: Sexual violence, Infidelity, and Racism

ariana_m's review against another edition

emotional funny 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

4.5

4.5 stars. I really liked this. Despite the instalove/lust, this was really good and heartwarming. Naya and Jake were so cute. I loved their banter, I love how Jake never pushed her or judged her for anything, I love how patient he was with her. Their love was beautiful. I loved mostly all of the side characters as well. Naya was so strong for everything she went through with her ex and I truly admired that. In my opinion this highlighted domestic violence really well, especially the effects it leaves on people that have went through a situation like that. I really liked how the author displayed that throughout the book, whether it was in a subtle or big way. This was really good!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual violence, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Infidelity, and Physical abuse

Minor: Racism

megs23's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective 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 was a sweet read and I absolutely loved Jake and Naya. I found myself laughing with their jokes and loved how strong their chemistry was from the beginning. Jake was peak golden retriever energy and I loved him. The depiction of Naya’s hypervigilance as a trauma survivor was so accurate, almost to the point of making me feel a bit on edge as I was reading. I do think the content warnings are important for folks to be aware of. The author did an excellent job portraying the cycle of abuse, how likable abusers can come off to others, how hard (and dangerous) it is to leave an abusive relationship, and the impact of intimate partner violence, all within a sweet love story with strong main characters.  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse

Minor: Racism

the_discworldian's review against another edition

dark 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse

Moderate: Sexism and Racism

Minor: Vomit

bookbishes's review against another edition

funny lighthearted

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, and Sexism

katgent's review

emotional 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Racism, and Sexual content

Moderate: Gaslighting and Sexual harassment

Minor: Infidelity

laur312's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Physical abuse, and Stalking

Moderate: Racism and Sexual assault