Reviews tagging 'Physical abuse'

What Kind of Girl by Alyssa Sheinmel

10 reviews

emma_deeter's review

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Self harm, Eating disorder, and Physical abuse

bethanythomas53's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective slow-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Self harm, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, and Physical abuse

michellezezhang's review

emotional reflective 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? It's complicated

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Domestic abuse

cheye13's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

There's a gimmick in here that I didn't exactly care for, especially because I read something that spoiled it for me, but knowing ahead didn't affect my experience with the story, and I see and appreciate what the author was doing.

I think the synopsis is misleading, because it's not simply about partner abuse in high school – that's just the main plot thread that links everything together. It's really about dealing with difficult, real issues as a teenager, which is very true to life.

This was a very well-written and nuanced story. The characters were developed and well-rounded, adding a vital level of reality to the story. I especially appreciated the portrayal of the loved ones who think they're doing their best to help, and the hard step of communicating different needs to them.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Self harm

Moderate: Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, and Medical content

Minor: Blood, Gaslighting, and Sexual content

maya_shaffer's review against another edition

dark emotional informative reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Blood, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Gaslighting, Mental illness, Self harm, and Physical abuse

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and Emotional abuse

samantha_is_reading's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad medium-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? It's complicated

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder, Drug use, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Bullying, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, and Sexual content

Minor: Alcohol, Medical content, Sexism, and Suicidal thoughts

ashleycmms's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder, Drug use, Drug abuse, Domestic abuse, Self harm, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Mental illness, Physical abuse, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Violence

maggiekwinters's review against another edition

emotional sad medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Vomit, Physical abuse, and Self harm

Minor: Sexual harassment

gdobson's review against another edition

challenging dark hopeful 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

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Gaslighting, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Self harm, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Vomit

shelleyreads's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional medium-paced

• 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: Self harm, Mental illness, Addiction, Drug use, Eating disorder, Domestic abuse, and Physical abuse