Reviews tagging 'Sexual assault'

Birds of California by Katie Cotugno

33 reviews

scsarah's review against another edition

emotional hopeful medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Sexual assault, Child abuse, and Abandonment

ooohchet's review against another edition

emotional tense medium-paced

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

4.0

I enjoyed reading the book overall. Just wish there was more at the end. I would’ve liked to see a resolution between Fiona and Jamie where Jamie is held accountable for what he did. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Sexual assault

lostwithoutaplan's review against another edition

challenging reflective 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

3.5

I hate that I knew the twist so early on. Not that it wasn't well hidden. I just have that innate ability to read the endings. Thankfully, I do my best not to share them with the crowd. Le sigh. 3.5 stars

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Content Warnings

Minor: Sexual assault and Mental illness

sholtie's review against another edition

emotional funny 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment

lexa's review against another edition

3.0

Had some moments I loved (banter, side characters, narration) but found that it glossed over the important messages and the ending left me wanting more (but not in a good way). 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness

Moderate: Cancer and Sexual assault

Minor: Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol, Body shaming, Sexual content, and Adult/minor relationship

mirareadsbooksforfun's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Sexual assault

sebradley29's review against another edition

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Sexual assault, Drug use, and Alcohol

jhging's review against another edition

emotional fast-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

3.75

Cute story

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Drug abuse, Sexual assault, and Mental illness

nbreezy17's review against another edition

emotional sad slow-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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Alcohol, and Mental illness

elissa_reads's review

lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.75

I enjoyed this book and I felt like I would have loved it if it the main plot points of had been tackled better. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault