Reviews tagging 'Child abuse'

Loveboat, Taipei by Abigail Hing Wen

6 reviews

jessicaludden's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

4.0

“Maybe part of fighting the unhappiness in this world is to seize happiness when we can.”

This was adorable and fun and just full of teenagers being messy and I loved it.  I loved watching Ever grow to love herself and her culture. It was amazing to finally see her fight for the things she wants while still appreciating the fight her parents have put in for her to have this life. I loved the found family aspect and all the relationships. Of course some characters were annoying and honestly Ever is way more forgiving than I would’ve been, but this book did a great job summing up what it’s like to be young and not know what you’re doing. Don’t take it too seriously and just enjoy the ride.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Cursing, Death of parent, Blood, Car accident, Alcohol, Animal death, and Racism

princessm's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective slow-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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Hate crime, Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Bullying, Car accident, Child abuse, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Mental illness, Racial slurs, Racism, Self harm, Sexual harassment, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Body shaming, Chronic illness, and Classism

bookswithabbey1's review against another edition

adventurous emotional 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Sexual harassment, Suicidal thoughts, and Sexual content

maple_dove's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring fast-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 really enjoyed the romance, plot twists/unexpected events, discussion of racism, and things a lot of Asian-Americans (youth) experience.  I could NOT stop making up an AU of Ever being an anti-hero/villain. 😈

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Child abuse, Mental illness, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt

Minor: Racial slurs

Profanity

lejam's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

Despite all the drama, I truly love how the author centers this book on reconnecting with a culture and simply falling in love with being Asian American. I loved how she interweaves the stories of the Asian diaspora and the relationship first generation kids have with their parents. It was very well written and I’m so happy this book was recommended to me. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Child abuse, and Xenophobia

ursdayanaa's review against another edition

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Mental illness, Racism, and Self harm