Reviews tagging 'Racism'

Loveboat, Taipei by Abigail Hing Wen

30 reviews

a_zeissler's review against another edition

funny inspiring lighthearted 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racial slurs, Sexual content, Racism, and Domestic abuse

blank_space_forever's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism

Moderate: Sexual assault and Toxic friendship

Minor: Toxic relationship and Racial slurs

internationalreads's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring 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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Chronic illness, Racism, Abandonment, Alcohol, Classism, Injury/Injury detail, Animal death, Blood, Car accident, Domestic abuse, Medical content, Mental illness, Sexual content, Racial slurs, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, and Xenophobia

sampetsdogs's review

adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective tense 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

4.5

This was such a fun, quick read. Coming of age stories can get a bit redundant, but this one felt fresh. The character development was excellently written and well-paced (I find a lot of the time in YA novels that this gets rushed to the point that it isn't believable), and I absolutely loved Ever, Sophie, Rick and Xavier. 

The friendship between Ever and Sophie was so perfectly imperfect and I enjoyed reading through their ups and downs. Really all of the relationships, romantic and friendly alike, gave me all the feels in all the best ways. 

One of the major themes in this book is forgiveness, and I really appreciated how it was handled in such a moving and reflective way without coming across as too corny, especially in regards to Ever's tense relationship with her parents.

I'm excited to see the film adaptation and read the companion novel following Sophie and Xavier!

Recommend: Yes

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicide attempt and Bullying

Minor: Physical abuse and Racism

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

ursdayanaa's review against another edition

3.75

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Content Warnings

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

bookishcb_21's review

adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.5

This book takes you on a wild and adventurous journey to Taiwan, which included romance, new friendships, and living life to the fullest. Ever wasn’t sure what she wanted to do with her life, but throughout the story, she finds out what she loves most and doesn’t hold back/takes all of the risks she couldn’t’ do in the beginning of the book. I can’t wait to see how the movie compares! ⭐️📚🎉

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Content Warnings

Minor: Racism

miszne99's review against another edition

adventurous inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

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

5.0

I just can't keep my eyes away when reading this book. It's so good. 

At first, I thought if I was Ever I would definitely pick med school due to the scholarship and I believe passion like dancing you can do it as a hobby, but later on, I understand where she stands. I understand her final decision and I'm so proud of her. She makes mistakes, she makes bad decisions but she's still the strong-willed and kind Ever. I'm in love with all the characters. Usually, when there's a love triangle I've to choose one of the boys but this time I'm rooting for both of them and just go with the flow with whoever Ever chose. 

This book is a light-hearted good read but also touch on topics like racism, stereotypes and family expectations.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Racism

gaylien420's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted slow-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.75

3,5 stars!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Sexual content and Racism

ahlamreads's review

emotional informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying

Minor: Racism, Racial slurs, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship