Reviews tagging 'Addiction'

Dear Ava. Il mio cuore sa che è per sempre by Ilsa Madden-Mills

16 reviews

inkiereads's review against another edition

dark emotional fast-paced

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

4.0

So good! I’m happy that I finally read Dear Ava, after seeing so many people rave about it. The book deals with very heavy topics, and does so very well. It was an intense book that grips you from the start, both Ava’s and Knox’s stories.

Steam: 🔥🔥🔥

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Bullying, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Grief, and Sexual assault

Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide

ashleycmms's review against another edition

dark emotional medium-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Toxic friendship, Sexual violence, Abandonment, Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Suicide

Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, and Grief

summera's review against another edition

emotional funny sad tense 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Child abuse, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Suicidal thoughts

lisbongirl_reads's review against another edition

dark emotional fast-paced

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

3.5

 "Dear Ava" is a new adult romance novel that tackles very serious and difficult topics such as drug abuse, child abandonment, and sexual assault.
Our main character Ava is a strong-willed heroine that refuses to break despite all the horrible things that have happened to her. Both Ava and Knox, the love interest, are fighters, an admirable trade that makes it impossible not to root for them.
The characters are the focal point of this novel. The development of their relationship is really good and you can feel the tension between them from moment one, which is something I love. My only gripe is that I didn’t believe the final conflict. It felt unnecessary to me, though it didn’t affect my enjoyment of the book immensely.
If you’re a romance reader, I would recommend giving this book a try.

 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, Mental illness, and Sexual assault

Minor: Violence

chelseasbookshelf2's review against another edition

dark emotional sad medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual content

risseandshine's review against another edition

emotional hopeful medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, and Suicide

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts