Reviews tagging 'Panic attacks/disorders'

Conventionally Yours by Annabeth Albert

32 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

angie11290's review

emotional 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

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

anna_fangirling's review

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective 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

4.5

Heartfelt story with neurodivergent representation that made me feel very seen and understood

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Ableism and Homophobia

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

elzibub's review

emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Homophobia, and Ableism

Moderate: Sexual content

linnea1801's review

emotional inspiring lighthearted 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? Yes

4.0

This book is sooo cute <3 Alden and Conrad are both so sweet but also very relatable. I LOVE IT!!!!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Outing, Religious bigotry, Panic attacks/disorders, and Abandonment

Minor: Death of parent

inkiereads's review against another edition

emotional 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

5.0

I loved this book so much! I want to go and tell everybody to go read it. It’s so sweet, so cute, but at the same time so emotional and real. I don’t have the right words to explain it exactly. Just go read it! The anxiety rep was so good, the struggles that come with it, the frustration. And the illustrations are just too cute!!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Homophobia

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