Reviews tagging 'Emotional abuse'

Face Off by Chelsea Curto

18 reviews

midnightmoon_dreamer's review against another edition

4.0

funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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Nice easy story. I did like that there was no third act breakup but I do wish there was more conflict, it did feel like it dragged on. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, 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.

prettynerdy3's review against another edition

5.0

funny hopeful lighthearted 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: No

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Blood, Vomit, Abandonment, Alcohol

abidavisf's review against another edition

4.25

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective 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: No

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Question of the Day: would I read anything Chelsea Curto ever writes? Undoubtedly.

Face Off had me giggling, kicking my feet, crying, the works. Emmy and Maverick are soulmates. Everything they’ve experienced in their lives drew them together so perfectly.

We meet Maverick as this bright light, the jokester, but he becomes so much more: a boy who has been let down and forgotten, fighting for control of his life, and just wanting to be enough.

Emmy comes across as confident and self-assured, and she is but, we are soon transported into the heart of someone who has been mistreated and disrespected by the people who should love her the most.

These two characters are perfect for each other. They provide validation. They truly care, and they absorb everything the other says and does. Their love is pure and trusting and I just adored reading about it.

Separately, the side characters in this book are incredible. Grant and Ethan make me howl. I want to be Hudson’s best friend, and I can’t wait to see Piper crack Liam’s shell.

Is there a lot of exposition in the dialogue? Sure. But the plot and adoring characters make for another near perfect Chelsea Curto novel. She can do no wrong.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual harassment

Minor: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Vomit, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail

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

ambercunningham's review against another edition

4.25

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: Complicated

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail