Reviews tagging 'Emotional abuse'

It's Me, Charlie by C.M. Guidroz

4 reviews

lizardgod's review against another edition

dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

0.25

Imagine a psychotic 'nice' guy with incel behaviour writing an erotica trying to appeal to women. That's it. That's the plot. I've read Tumblr posts better written than this. Very much worded in a middle schoolers way with short to the point sentances trying to fill up a school essay. Unenjoyable plot, writing, characters, and overall vibe. Sometimes it's ok take commissions from weirdos on the internet because at least it's not public.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Gore, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Vomit, Kidnapping, Stalking, Death of parent, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Misogyny and Sexism

Minor: Animal cruelty and Animal death

mk_oldman's review against another edition

challenging dark tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

 

                             Catfished and kidnapped. How well do you really know your book bestie?

        Charlie hasn't had the best of lives. His mother certainly didn't help matters. He knows he isn't the most attractive of men, not by a long shot. Still, he had a lot to offer. He would happily learn everything you wanted. Become the book-boyfriend of your dreams. He just wants to be loved. He is willing to do and become anything for the one he loves. 

        When Charlie discovers the book community, he poses as a woman. After meeting Jessie, a self-published erotic author, he falls head over heels. He is sure once Jessie realizes that her bestie may be a man but is, in fact, the perfect man for her. Ready to bring all of her darkest scenes to life, they will have their happily ever after. 

        He just needs her to stay put long enough for him to prove it.

If you're looking for a quick read that will make you gag and reconsider that buddy-read, this is it. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Gore, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Blood, Vomit, Stalking, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Cursing

Minor: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Death of parent

horrorhayleigh's review against another edition

dark tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Confinement, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Excrement, Stalking, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail

livinlavidalo's review against another edition

dark tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

This book was so gross

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Body shaming, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Stalking, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail