Reviews tagging 'Chronic illness'

Conventionally Yours by Annabeth Albert

10 reviews

thepictureofromance's review

adventurous emotional funny hopeful 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

5.0

I have such a clear memory of the first time I read this book.

It was summer 2020 and I was still working in retail. I finished a shift and immediately went to my favourite cafe. I got an iced coffee and banana bread and settled in to read. I'd intended to only be there for a little while but I just couldn't put the book down.

Back then it was exactly what I needed. It gave me hope for finding love and for a future I'd never really allowed myself to imagine.

With just one read it became my favourite book of all time. 

So, when I was looking for something to read this week and my fiancé suggested I re-read Conventionally Yours, I knew it was the right choice.

I've always related to Conrad and his story. This time more so than ever. I left this story with a new sense of hope this time around. That I do have the power to succeed. All I need is one more move. 

This book is still my favourite book of all time. I cannot recommend it enough!! <3

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Medical trauma and Chronic illness

Moderate: Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual content

fanboyriot's review against another edition

funny lighthearted 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

5.0

📍Roadtrip

💕 Found Family

👍 Rivals to Lovers

Conrad and Alden have such a good rivals to lovers relationship.  They both play the card game Odyssey and have the opportunity to play in tournaments, something that is a once-in-a-lifetime kind of trip.  If they win it would help solve some of the problems in their lives.

The queer rep in this book was so nicely written, I loved how it was all normalized, and how there were so many queer characters.  The found family was everything.  And I have to mention how much I loved all the artwork throughout this book!

I love how well the characters worked together how the rivals became friends and then boyfriends.  The grumpy x sunshine trope fit their personalities so well.

Spice Level: 🌶️ (1/5)

Release Date: 02, June 2020

POV: Switching, First Person

Rep: Gay (MCs), LGBTQIA+ (SCs), Mental Health, Neurodivergent characters

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Sexual content, Emotional abuse, Grief, Ableism, Child abuse, Chronic illness, and Cursing

Minor: Abandonment, Alcohol, Classism, Death of parent, Homophobia, and Outing

3readingcircus's review against another edition

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, and Outing

Moderate: Chronic illness, Sexual content, and Religious bigotry

Minor: Death of parent

angelfireeast24's review

adventurous emotional hopeful 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Emotional abuse, Grief, Homophobia, Mental illness, Outing, Panic attacks/disorders, Abandonment, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, and Classism

Moderate: Death of parent and Alcohol

hrtlss_grl's review

emotional hopeful medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Homophobia, Mental illness, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Medical content, and Child abuse

Minor: Chronic illness, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders

amandabcook's review

emotional hopeful 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: Homophobia, Chronic illness, Sexual content, Panic attacks/disorders, and Outing

Minor: Medical trauma

bookcaptivated's review

adventurous emotional hopeful 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Panic attacks/disorders, Injury/Injury detail, and Homophobia

Moderate: Outing, Ableism, and Bullying

Minor: Chronic illness, Death of parent, Cursing, Medical content, and Mental illness

nutm3g's review

emotional funny hopeful inspiring relaxing 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? It's complicated

5.0

I had such a wonderful time reading Conventionally Yours. It was a fun and nerdy queer romcom that had so many favorite tropes within it. The characters have various backgrounds (we only get a good look at the romantic couple this time around, but the others will be explored in the next ones in the series) such as two mothers with successful careers vs bigoted conservative parents. It touches nicely on how regardless of an upbringing, everyone struggles with something. There is a neurodivergent main character as well as a nonbinary secondary character (will get their own spotlight in another book in this series). Overall, Conventionally Yours was simply a fun romantic queer read with a core in nerd/fandom culture.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment

Moderate: Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Religious bigotry, Child abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Chronic illness, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Eating disorder, Alcohol, Death, Outing, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, and Mental illness

storykath's review

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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? It's complicated

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Outing, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual content

Moderate: Chronic illness

Minor: Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, and Toxic relationship

avidreaderandgeekgirl's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted medium-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? It's complicated

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Chronic illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Mental illness

Moderate: Abandonment, Medical content, and Homophobia

Minor: Death of parent and Alcohol