Reviews tagging 'Sexual content'

The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary

97 reviews

palebea's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted sad medium-paced

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

5.0

Where do I even begin with this book honestly. I couldn't put it down. I was expecting classic rom com and it was but the book really wraps you up. I laughed and cried. I did also like the way Leon's chapters were written. I do think it reflected him well as a character and they changed as his character developed. Quite clever actually. 

More than anything though, I am so pleased with how they really explored the grittiness of emotional abuse and PTSD. The slow trickle of memories that come back was painfully relatable but it was woven so well into the story, I really felt the comfort Gerty, Mo and Leon all provided.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Sexual content

Minor: Racism

antireading's review against another edition

emotional hopeful fast-paced

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

5.0

Absolutely loved this, read it in one sitting. The beginning felt a lot more drawn out compared to the third act, where it felt very fast-paced. The plot was definitely convenient but I don't really mind cause I enjoyed what it was, a cheesy, feel-good romance.

handles dealing with someone who has been emotionally abused really well. really admire how O'Leary wrote Leon to be so understanding of Tiffy's PTSD and panic disorder

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Stalking, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Sexual content

Minor: Chronic illness, Fatphobia, and Terminal illness

Deals heavily with the legal system, legal injustice, and discusses of being

falsely imprisoned for a crime

zoemain's review against another edition

emotional inspiring 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? It's complicated

2.5

A good read if you’re into contemporary romances. Personally, I’m a little over this genre… which is why I’ve given the book a 1/2 rating. However, I did like the support characters, pacing, and the creative ways the POVs of the characters differ.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship

Moderate: Sexual content

Minor: Violence and Stalking

tays_books's review against another edition

emotional hopeful medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Stalking, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Cancer and Sexual content

Minor: Alcohol and Cursing

danicampbell0506's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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? It's complicated

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment, Gaslighting, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Stalking, Toxic relationship, and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Body shaming, Sexual content, and Fatphobia

internationalreads's review against another edition

dark emotional funny inspiring tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Confinement, Alcohol, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic relationship, Terminal illness, Stalking, Grief, Vomit, Sexual content, and Mental illness

anewton's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.75

An absolute delight of a read. A beautifully written, witty, slow-burn romance. You know what’s coming and yet it doesn’t disappoint. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Sexual content

things100's review

emotional informative inspiring reflective 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? No

4.25

I really liked this book and how it tackles some heavy subject like abusive relationship and the overwhelming about of falsely accused minorities in the prison system. A really cute but also important story. I recommend it but be warned it deals with some heavy subjects and there isn’t any spice.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Cursing

Moderate: Alcohol, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, and Stalking

Minor: Sexual content

kimseokjinschild's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This book was a really good read, and I enjoyed it. 

💫It discusses topics like love, toxic relationship, emotional abuse, trauma, prison, stalking 

💫I was able to sense characters emotions and also imagine scenes. It made me blush, smile, angry and laugh.

💫 Very easy read

💫  As a reader, I went through Tiffys journey and development..it made me feel happy to see her boost of confidence and bravery.

📈 In the spicy chapters, it didn't go into detail about the interactions..which I'm not use to. But still enjoyed those parts as they made me blush.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Stalking

Moderate: Sexual content

Minor: Homophobia

wisewayfarer's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective 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? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Stalking, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Sexual content, Panic attacks/disorders, and Violence

Minor: Alcohol, Terminal illness, and Cursing