Reviews tagging 'Sexual assault'

The Love Report by BéKa

7 reviews

aus10england's review

3.0

Firstly, the art style is absolutely STUNNING, like wow it looked like anime stills. There were some realistic problems depicted which I thought were handled well. What I didn't find believable were the dynamics of some characters. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying

Moderate: Toxic relationship and Sexual assault

teawitheames's review

reflective fast-paced

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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Sexism, Sexual assault, Bullying, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship

robinks's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted 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

4.25

This story covered a lot of different topics, and I wonder where the story will go from here.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Sexism

Moderate: Abandonment, Grief, Child abuse, and Emotional abuse

Minor: Domestic abuse, Stalking, Violence, and Acephobia/Arophobia

amarilikestoread's review

emotional funny lighthearted relaxing 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? Yes

4.25

I absolutely adored this book. I think it was a mixture of nostalgia, the beautiful art, and how funny it was. The characters are so cute and makes you think about how you were at that age. Also, how realistic they are comes into play. They are middle schoolers, but they kiss,  they have relationships, they are self-aware etc. The two best friends have their ups and downs, and have a genuine relationship with each other. I have read this book about twice now and I look forward to the sequel.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual harassment and Sexual assault

lit_with_lauren's review

emotional sad medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Bullying, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Eating disorder

ezwolf's review

emotional informative reflective fast-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

3.0

The Love Report follows two middle schoolers as they try and find out the secrets behind love as they observe and interview students at their school.

I think that this book had some good intentions and good moments (Lola standing up for herself at the end as she confronts Noah), but it also had some very not so great moments that didn't really see any consequences (the slut shaming and internalized misogyny). If this had been maybe a little longer I think it could have gotten the point or moral of the story better across. It felt like it went from low stakes teenager crushes to divorce and sexual assault out of nowhere. 

The art was very well done and draws (pun intended) the reader in. But I think that was the most compelling part for me of the graphic novel to be honest. 

Thank you to NetGalley and Astra Publishing House for making this available in exchange for an honest review.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying and Sexual assault

Moderate: Misogyny

Minor: Stalking

sarahreads2222's review

emotional inspiring slow-paced

2.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, and Sexism