Reviews tagging 'Vomit'

Allegedly by Tiffany D. Jackson

34 reviews

stellahadz's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This was a good mystery read that had interesting, well-fleshed-out characters, and that shed light on a premise that is often ignored or not explored with the nuance it deserves: child incarceration. The story is told from the perspective of Mary, a teenage girl who has been incarcerated since she was 9 years old. In so many ways, she's experienced more than most adults will ever have to, but the way she perceives relationships and love really reminds you that she's still just a child. I didn't love the final chapter, but some readers might. This book is great for anyone who's getting into thrillers/mystery novels (I'd say the characters feel realer than they do in most novels of the same genre) and it's appropriate for teenage readers. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Forced institutionalization, Child death, Pregnancy, and Child abuse

Moderate: Pedophilia, Sexual assault, and Domestic abuse

Minor: Vomit

bookdragonkatie's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense fast-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Vomit, Child death, Pregnancy, Bullying, Violence, and Mental illness

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Death, Physical abuse, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Grief

Minor: Suicidal thoughts

evelynnnn33333's review against another edition

dark emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Death, Pregnancy, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail, Child death, Cursing, Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Violence, Blood, Bullying, Toxic friendship, Vomit, Child abuse, Grief, Medical trauma, Sexual violence, and Suicidal thoughts

sierrabowers's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious relaxing sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

This was a great read. I didn’t know it was a story written from the point of view of an unreliable narrator until later in the book. When I finally realized, the entire book seemed to shift into something else entirely. It also made me realize how easy it is for manipulation to occur without even realizing it. This story uncovers horrors of the justice system and uncomfortable truths as well. I encourage everyone to read but caution because there is mention of child death. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Vomit, Child death, Sexual content, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Forced institutionalization, Racial slurs, Abortion, Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Blood, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Religious bigotry, Abandonment, Animal death, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Murder, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Toxic relationship

megelizabeth's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

3.0

This is an interesting and compelling story, and it definitely kept me intrigued, but unfortunately it's also pretty all over the place and ends up just feeling really messy; I was almost left with more questions than answers. It does tackle some important themes, but again in quite a haphazard way, and while of course it was always going to be very dark, at times it felt like a bit too much and as if it was verging into 'trauma for the sake of trauma' territory. Overall, then, this wasn't terrible - just pretty middle-of-the road for me.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Racism, Violence, Murder, Pregnancy, Racial slurs, Sexual violence, Child death, Adult/minor relationship, Rape, and Death

Moderate: Homophobia, Fatphobia, Vomit, and Animal cruelty

Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Death of parent

yolo_reads's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This. Is. The. One. This book will have you questioning: "What the F*uck did I just read?"

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Vomit, Child abuse, Child death, and Injury/Injury detail

jrascoe's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Mary is a strong, well written character. Great story telling. You will root for her & cry for her. The system failed her but she wants better for herself & her future baby.

she actually did kill Alyssa! But when you find out why she did, a part of you will still feel for her. But talk about a surprise ending! The abuse she faced & resulting trauma makes you cry for her, but also hope that she will still be a good mom to her own "bean".

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Animal death, and Bullying

Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, and Adult/minor relationship

Minor: Vomit

zolife's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Wow. That’s really all I can say about this book. As a romantasy, romance, and thriller reader I picked this book up on a recommendation and boy am I glad I did. I thought I knew exactly what I was getting into but…just read it! Pay attention to trigger warnings! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Racial slurs, Sexual assault, Racism, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Murder, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, and Vomit

This is a heavy read but a very transformative experience.

rin_kate_katie's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• 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 assault, Mental illness, Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Pregnancy, Child death, Gaslighting, Grief, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Violence, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Injury/Injury detail, Confinement, and Death

Moderate: Vomit, Body shaming, and Fatphobia

sammiesreadathon's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Child death, Child abuse, Sexual content, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Pedophilia, Adult/minor relationship, Racial slurs, Vomit, Mental illness, and Rape