Reviews tagging 'Sexual assault'

The Mixtape by Brittainy C. Cherry

11 reviews

readwithharley_'s review

emotional slow-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcohol and Drug abuse

Minor: Rape, Pregnancy, Grief, and Sexual assault

lifeofmavsgirl's review

challenging emotional hopeful sad

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Death, Alcoholism, Sexual assault, Grief, Emotional abuse, and Rape

daif's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Grief, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Physical abuse, Rape, Religious bigotry, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Mental illness, Alcohol, Car accident, and Sexual violence

imthatstephanie's review

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring 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

5.0

I LOVED this book so much! Oliver and Emery had me feeling all of my feelings just ALL over the place. 

Woof. There is a lot to unpack in this story. Grief and loss, generational and family trauma, sexual assault, child abuse, mental health issues, etc. Oliver and Emery are separately struggling with the circumstances in their lives, and as fate (and romance) has it, their paths converge in this beautiful story about learning to listen to and support one another through different struggles. Emery has so much grace and patience, and Oliver needs someone to help him find the light inside himself. Emery needs to feel like she has someone on her side, and Oliver discovers he wants to be that someone. In the process, these two become friends (and more). The way they grow to love and support one another made my heart swell. 

There were several times I cried during this book. For as many times as we are given examples of beautiful lasting love, we are shown hate and hurt, and man...I just needed this to all work out. As someone who has a never-ending list of favorite songs, I appreciated the way music played into the storyline. This is a book I will happily recommend! 

Happy Reading! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Grief, and Mental illness

Moderate: Bullying and Child abuse

Minor: Sexual assault and Rape

faithreadss's review

dark emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, and Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Sexual assault

cait's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective sad tense 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Addiction, Bullying, Car accident, Grief, Alcoholism, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, Alcohol, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Death, Child abuse, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Religious bigotry, Sexual assault, and Sexual content

ellaticonstellation's review

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious sad 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

5.0

Brittany, you brilliant woman. I loved this. I started reading your story for the music, but I stayed for the love. Even though my blood boiled with Emery's "parents" when they "said" something, I wanted to let you know that I knew people like them, and I hated them. Kelly, I hope you heal. Abigail, thank you for being a kind human being. Sammie, to be honest, I wouldn't say I liked your decision to abandon Reese, but I understood your POV. Oliver, I'm happy about your progress and glad you didn't give up on yourself. Reese, you sweet kid, you're so bright (you reminded me of my little one). Emery, I was not the favorite child of three; I feel you. (Though I'm not adopted or anything like that) I felt your pain. It must be awesome to be the favorite child for once, but I accepted this through the years. You inspired me, Emery. To all the strong people out there, I salute you all. You deserve extraordinary lives.✨💕

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Car accident, Gaslighting, Mental illness, Rape, Cursing, Death, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Abandonment, Violence, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Bullying, Domestic abuse, and Sexual harassment

_avadear_'s review

emotional inspiring sad fast-paced

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

2.75

This story follows Emery and Oliver as they navigate financial hardship and grief. This story is very fast paced and character driven. It is a cute and quick read, but there are two moments mentioned that I felt would be major plot points to never be brought up again.

Specifically a 5 year flashback to where Emery and her sister Sammie meet Alex and Oliver. It doesn’t say their names explicitly, but they throw out baby names to the pregnant sister as Reese is Alex’s middle name and Emery’s daughter is named Reese. And it’s never once talked about. Ever. They even took a photo together and in the end Emery says she wishes she could have met Alex, when she obviously did?

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, and Emotional abuse

Minor: Rape, Sexual assault, and Abortion

dulcinea's review

emotional hopeful reflective sad 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Death, Sexual assault, Car accident, Sexual violence, Religious bigotry, and Rape

Minor: Grief, Pregnancy, and Infidelity

mandythebooklady's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense 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

5.0

The romance book I didn’t know I needed! Such a heartbreaking story of overcoming tragedy and finding the music in our lives.

I loved this book beginning to end. There are some very tough moments that I can’t possibly imagine going through. However, the author handles them in such a beautiful and empowering way.

One thing this book left me with is a need to check in with people. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Sexual assault and Cursing