Reviews tagging 'Panic attacks/disorders'

Some Boys by Patty Blount

4 reviews

addivvx's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

BEST BOOK YOU WILL EVER READ The story is about a girl named Grace who is trying to prove that a boy in the school has SA her named Zac. The video goes around but it looks "consensual" Everyone is against her and calls her vicious names. But she meets a guy named Ian who is coincidently Zac's Best Friend. After being forced to spend time with him cleaning lockers the two get close and Grace believes there's a chance that someone will finally believe her. As the story goes on and Ian has doubts, their friendship grows into something that Ian hopes could be a relationship, But possibly at the cost of Zac's and Ian's friendship. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, Violence, Alcohol, Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, and Cursing

ashleereadsbooks692's review against another edition

challenging emotional sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Grief, Sexual assault, Alcohol, Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Bullying, Gaslighting, Rape, Abandonment, and Emotional abuse

kanthereader's review against another edition

emotional hopeful tense medium-paced

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

3.5

This was.. decent. 

I really liked the theme of this story. Too many times someone is accused of sexual assault but only gets a slap on the wrist because of their perfect reputation. While I liked how this shined light on that side of rape culture, I didn't think it was done in the best way.

The book was messy. It lacked direction. I did like the relationship between Ian and Grace (at times). Especially at chapter 27. Their relationship seemed so pure and wholesome at this moment when Ian admitted he believed her. Took him long enough to see Zac as he is: a predator. 

Besides the constant constant gawking and objectifying women, this book was alright.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Violence, Body shaming, Misogyny, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual violence, and Sexual assault

faiththegreat091's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.0

I hated how she forgave Ian at all. He had no character development & still objectifies her even after everything he learned. It’s also annoying how they are “dating” even though he didn’t change his views or never really supported her or even helped her it was crazy how his views only changed when he saw the vid but not when he seen how everyone was treating her. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, and Violence