Reviews tagging 'Drug abuse'

Infamous by Lex Croucher

15 reviews

jen1988's review against another edition

funny medium-paced

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

3.5

Predictable ending. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse, Toxic relationship, and Animal cruelty

vaguely_pink's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted 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? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Toxic friendship, Drug use, Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, Infidelity, Sexism, Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, and Alcohol

Moderate: Classism and Gaslighting

Minor: Cursing, Pregnancy, Death of parent, Bullying, Sexual content, Colonisation, and Transphobia

thebankofbooks's review against another edition

funny inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug use, Gaslighting, Sexual assault, Drug abuse, Alcohol, and Toxic friendship

soulofsam's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

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

3.25

This book was something.
I enjoyed the premise but found it difficult to get into despite enjoying it, as I found Eddie quite unreasonable and annoying at the beginning. Overall I think my biggest issue with the book was its pacing of the story. It took a long time for the exciting part, the artists, to be introduced and when they did the final plottwist didn't leave enough pages for a proper resolution. Personally, I wish it had been paced different as I ended up growing fond of Eddie and her obliviousness. I enjoyed the rebellious writer for her time and Rose was a brilliant character and friend and so were Kitty and Valentine.
I initially enjoyed Nash bringing excitement to the story but I ended up flat out detesting him. Sadly this happened so late that it left me finishing the book with bitter feelings about what a foul person he is.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Drug use, Drug abuse, Gaslighting, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Infidelity

thrntnja's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted medium-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? Yes

3.75

In a way, what I liked most about this book is how it realistically it portrays falling under the spell of someone who gaslights you. I do appreciate how delicately it was woven into this story, even if Eddie is absolutely insufferable at times.  Overall I did enjoy this book, though I wish I could have had more Eddie and Rose time and less Nash overall. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting, Drug use, Drug abuse, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Alcoholism and Infidelity

zoloft_lesbian's review against another edition

funny mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

4.25

this was a very smart little book. I really fucking loved it!!!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Gaslighting, Drug abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, and Alcoholism

binevolentbookworm's review against another edition

adventurous emotional 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

4.5

 an absolute delight to read!

 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Drug abuse, Sexism, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Misogyny, Drug use, Sexual content, and Infidelity

jules_reads_books's review

funny hopeful inspiring 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

5.0

NEW FAVE I LOVE LEX CROUCHER 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Drug use, and Drug abuse

Minor: Murder

eh1736's review against another edition

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Alcohol, and Drug abuse

Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual content

below_average_baker's review against another edition

emotional tense medium-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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Drug use, and Drug abuse

Moderate: Alcohol and Gun violence