Reviews tagging 'Bullying'

Hani and Ishu's Guide to Fake Dating by Adiba Jaigirdar

143 reviews

averyrembish's review

lighthearted reflective 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Toxic friendship, Biphobia, Bullying, and Racism

Minor: Alcohol

jamespotterluv's review

emotional funny lighthearted reflective 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

5.0

literally heart eyes for this book!! i ADORED hani and ishu omg. i think it had a realistic rep of biphobia n UFASGFUASF. it was 80% fluff but that 20%... there were a few terms that i didn't initially know bc i'm not bangladeshi but it did open a few convos w my bangladeshi friend n i learnt a lot about their culture so i think that was one of the positives abt this book, it incorporated the culture n made it an important aspect of their lives so well. im not a super big fan of fake dating tropes but this genuinely shocked me that i liked it sm?? it was executed PERFECTLY and literally am in love w this book. it's such a comfort apart from the ainsley/deidre characters. literally this book was perfection, and i loved the dynamic between hani and ishu. honestly i will always hold this book to my heart, its one of my favs. also i'd 100% watch this if it was adapted into a tv show so like j saying, it should be adapted. it's honestly just <333333 i love it so so much n i think it's a rlly important book for ppl to read regardless of sexuality n ethnicity bc it's also rlly informative n educational. i adore it sm.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Biphobia, Homophobia, Islamophobia, Toxic friendship, Lesbophobia, and Racism

Moderate: Abandonment and Gaslighting

Minor: Eating disorder

95% of these are bc ainsley and deidre exist icl.

bumblemee's review

funny hopeful 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Bullying, Homophobia, Toxic friendship, and Islamophobia

Moderate: Abandonment

crystalx620's review against another edition

challenging funny inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Bullying, and Biphobia

audrey_xoxo's review against another edition

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing sad tense 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? It's complicated

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Islamophobia, Lesbophobia, Toxic friendship, Biphobia, Racism, Bullying, Gaslighting, and Homophobia

Moderate: Cursing and Abandonment

crimsonreadlips's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Biphobia, Outing, Lesbophobia, Xenophobia, Islamophobia, Racism, and Bullying

Moderate: Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Toxic friendship

saphfics's review against another edition

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic friendship and Biphobia

Moderate: Islamophobia

Minor: Bullying

brynn_books's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted

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

4.0

This book was so cute! I love the fake dating trope and this book definitely did not disappoint. This was a quick and easy read. I love Hani and Ishu so much! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic friendship, Islamophobia, Racism, Homophobia, and Bullying

Moderate: Gaslighting and Abandonment

kitza2000's review

funny hopeful lighthearted slow-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

3.5

Hani & Ishu <3
soft, cute, easy to read, fluffy little romance 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Lesbophobia, Islamophobia, Bullying, and Biphobia

deadgirlwalking23's review against another edition

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Homophobia, Islamophobia, Bullying, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Gaslighting and Abandonment