Reviews tagging 'Gaslighting'

How to Fail at Flirting by Denise Williams

54 reviews

martamae77's review against another edition

emotional tense slow-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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Misogyny, Sexual content, Gaslighting, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Sexual assault and Rape

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

bev3203's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful tense medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cursing, Domestic abuse, Sexual content, and Emotional abuse

Minor: Rape, Stalking, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Violence, Bullying, Sexual harassment, Misogyny, and Physical abuse

applejacksbooks's review against another edition

funny 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting, Misogyny, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Toxic relationship

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

miksbookpicks's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring fast-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, Sexual harassment, Physical abuse, and Gaslighting

kb_sherman's review against another edition

As someone in academia, I’m increasingly uninterested in books that explore or transgress workplace boundaries.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, Misogyny, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Infidelity

maryashlyn's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful

• 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: Toxic relationship, Stalking, Sexual content, Gaslighting, Domestic abuse, and Sexual harassment

sarnacle's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny 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

When I heard January LaVoy introduce herself on this audiobook, I knew I was in for something good. This was one of those more-than-just-a-romance books; something with more depth and substance than the usual love story. I loved Jake and Naya's journey. I love how they clicked and how they joked, their vulnerability and their intimacy. But they both bring baggage and it's getting in the the way of them being honest with each other and maybe even with themselves. Will they be able to get through these obstacles?

This was my first Denise Williams book, but definitely not my last!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, and Gaslighting