Reviews tagging 'Violence'

Michigan vs. the Boys by Carrie S. Allen

4 reviews

heapofashes's review

dark emotional inspiring sad tense fast-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Bullying, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Sexual assault, Violence, Alcohol, and Toxic friendship

ashmmm's review

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense slow-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Hate crime, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexism, and Violence

Moderate: Rape, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Lesbophobia, Cursing, Homophobia, and Sexual content

Minor: Homophobia, Cursing, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Drug use, Drug abuse, and Lesbophobia

stevielynne's review

challenging emotional inspiring sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Violence, and Sexism

Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Vomit

jessreads137's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional inspiring fast-paced

5.0

“They want to scare me off this team? Never. I will die first.”

Michigan’s women’s hockey team is cut when her high school is trying to determine who is worthy of receiving funding which causes her team mates to make tough decisions. Some change schools, some decide to no longer play hockey but Michigan is determined to continue playing so she tries out for the boys team. With the skills and ability to make the cut she is forced to endure the actions of her teammates who will do anything to convince her that she doesn't deserve a spot among them. 

This is not an easy read. I had to take breaks and read every page with tears in my eyes. The passion in these words is powerful and the main character's determination is infectious. Go into this book knowing you will be changed once you read the last page. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Misogyny, Physical abuse, and Violence