Reviews tagging 'Cancer'

Face Off by Chelsea Curto

6 reviews

havenotreadinyears's review against another edition

4.0

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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Loved the fact that the FMC is a hockey player too. It also worked out with the mixed team, wasn't sure about that but I really liked her friendships with the other players. Also the way misogyny and sexism was talked about, mostly in the first half. The second half we lost some of that for more spicy scenes. I wish we would've kept it like in the first half. Maybe show another interview (there must've been plenty as the first female Player in the NHL). Or a scene with little girls that are fans and possibly also play a sport?

I really enjoyed the Stars and will continue reading. However I'm not sure if I'll read Liam and Piper's book because that storyline just feels like it's been told enough times. If there was disability, neurodiversity or queer rep, sure. But like this I think I might head straight to book 3.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Violence

Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Blood, Vomit

Minor: Body shaming, Bullying, Cancer, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail

mabellene's review against another edition

4.25

emotional funny lighthearted medium-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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Abandonment

Moderate: Vomit, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Ableism, Cancer, Chronic illness, Domestic abuse, Death of parent, Pregnancy

3readingcircus's review against another edition

4.0

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Definitely my favorite Curto book so far. LOVED the banter and rivalry. The uses of "Emmy girl" were all perfect. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Blood

Moderate: Cancer, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Infidelity, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment

Content warning list included at front of book.

cchafin91's review against another edition

3.5

funny lighthearted 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

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexism

Minor: Cancer, Abandonment, Alcohol

circe813's review against another edition

5.0

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: Yes

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I loved this book so much. I can’t decide if I’m more excited to read Hudson’s book or Liam’s book next. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content

Minor: Bullying, Cancer, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail

tammyreadsalot's review against another edition

4.75

emotional funny hopeful medium-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: Yes

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Violence, Blood, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Bullying, Cancer, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Abandonment