Reviews tagging 'Eating disorder'

They Hate Each Other by Amanda Woody

8 reviews

girlreading'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

4.0

They Hate Each Other is the kind of rom-com that’s worth going into knowing it’s not all cosy banter and gooey romance. Don’t get me wrong, it’s definitely got that and it’s great but it’s also sobering and devastating at the same time. 

It’s a story of two parts: a fun fake-dating romance between two sworn enemies and a story of two boys navigating the heavy weight of expectations, past traumas and painful family dynamics. 

Dylan and Jonah are opposites in many ways and I loved watching the way their differences balance each other out and help one another grow. They’re messy, insecure, loving, sensitive, loyal, chaotic, vibrant characters and I loved watching their stories unfold. 

There is so much to enjoy about this book. From the fantastic mental health representation to the discussions of race and socio-economics to the supportive friendships and adorable ‘I don’t want to fall for you but I think that’s what’s happening’ moment.

This book was heart wrenching and heart warming in equal measures and I, too, would like to adopt Jonah’s sisters, who were clearly the true stars of the book. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Eating disorder, Physical abuse, and Child abuse

silver_lining_in_a_book's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing sad 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

 

I never accepted his promise from earlier, but he keeps it anyway. He doesn't let me fall.

This reminded me why I still read YA books from time to time. They usually don't click with me, but this one just hit different. I was not expecting all of the discussions that were had in this little book: from familial love to childhood trauma, I felt that it was all done very well. Not only was I smiling and giggling to myself like a total fool, I also found myself tearing up multiple times because I just loved the dynamic between Jonah and his little sisters. Having two little sisters myself, Jonah's thoughts and fears brought up so many feelings in me; I just loved him as a character. All of the darker moments (please refer to the author's comment on Goodreads for trigger warnings) were beautifully balanced by cute and somewhat cringey scenes like PDA and Jonah acting the clown.

I totally recommend the audiobook, it was really well done - the spanish was gorgeous! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Bullying, and Death of parent

Moderate: Alcohol, Cursing, Alcoholism, Violence, and Emotional abuse

Minor: Sexual harassment, Eating disorder, and Child abuse

mentions of eating habits and body image, flashbacks, sexual harassment of a minor (not explicit), child neglect

avacadosocks's review

emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Alcoholism, and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Eating disorder, Sexual harassment, Grief, and Death of parent

Minor: Sexual content and Violence

jupitermond'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? It's complicated

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Eating disorder, and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Death of parent and Sexual content

Minor: Child abuse and Abandonment

imstephtacular's review

emotional hopeful sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

I knew this was going to be a 5 star read from the jump. I loved it so much!!! My beautiful bisexual babies with the world on their shoulders!!! They’re enemies, they’re lovers, they’re fake dating, they’re comforting each other and figuring out the world together! I ate it all up. I thought the tough topics were handled with care and I fell in love with these boys and their stories. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism

Moderate: Death of parent, Alcohol, Eating disorder, Abandonment, Cursing, Addiction, Violence, Sexual harassment, Physical abuse, Grief, and Emotional abuse

Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Bullying, Classism, Drug use, Medical content, Sexual content, Racism, and Biphobia

mel_j's review

emotional funny hopeful sad 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

5.0

Jonah broke my heart, Dylan was such a well-written character. I loved how they both slowly realized not only their feelings but also that they had people who were just there for them, no questions asked. 
Wonderfully written enemies-to-lovers storyline, both heartbreaking and hopeful. (Also, Dylan was so caring and Jonah deserves all the hugs and naps.)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Death of parent, Grief, Sexual harassment, and Adult/minor relationship

Moderate: Alcoholism, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Eating disorder, Addiction, Domestic abuse, and Alcohol

Minor: Classism, Outing, Racism, Transphobia, Vomit, Blood, Hate crime, and Biphobia

cdoubet's review

dark emotional 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Violence, Eating disorder, Cursing, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Sexual harassment, Alcohol, Body horror, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Addiction, Alcoholism, and Blood

Minor: Sexual content

axel_p's review

challenging 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Abandonment, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Child abuse, Classism, Death of parent, Sexual harassment, Violence, Alcohol, Eating disorder, Sexual violence, Addiction, Alcoholism, Grief, and Mental illness