Reviews tagging 'Homophobia'

One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus

454 reviews

syazahaniss's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious 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? No

5.0

One of the best YA mystery books I’ve ever read in my life. The characters had distinct personalities and the plot was very well thought out. I was so emotionally invested in the story that by the end of it, it really left me wanting more from the Bayview Four. Unfortunately, I heard the second book has nothing to do with them so I might not read it.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicide

Minor: Homophobia and Drug use

julia_jojo17's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicide attempt, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Outing, Self harm, Toxic relationship, Violence, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Murder, and Suicide

Minor: Addiction and Alcoholism

riverstyx1325's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny sad tense 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: Emotional abuse, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Bullying, Abandonment, Alcoholism, Blood, Infidelity, Outing, Suicidal thoughts, Homophobia, and Violence

Moderate: Mass/school shootings

Minor: Sexual content and Cancer

siennaflynn's review against another edition

mysterious tense 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? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Suicide, Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Hate crime, and Outing

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Mass/school shootings, Cursing, Grief, Mental illness, Medical content, and Murder

Minor: Cancer, Death, Gun violence, Drug use, Drug abuse, Mental illness, Transphobia, Car accident, Sexism, and Death of parent

violet_viper's review against another edition

emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Violence

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Suicide, and Homophobia

mmadill227's review against another edition

dark mysterious 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicide

Minor: Drug abuse and Homophobia

lindz_reads's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny mysterious reflective 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicide and Homophobia

hbunker's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Addiction, Homophobia, and Suicide

lenorayoder's review against another edition

emotional mysterious

• Loveable characters? Yes

3.0

A solid YA mystery with solid characters and themes. Having chapters from different character perspectives really works for this story, and I think the time we spend with each character is balanced well. Not surprised this was adapted into a show, it seems well suited for it. When it comes down to it though, none of the characters are very interesting/complex, and I'm not interested in reading the sequel.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism and Homophobia

elodiethefangirl's review against another edition

mysterious 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia and Suicide

Moderate: Alcoholism