Reviews tagging 'Ableism'

How to Bite Your Neighbor and Win a Wager by D.N. Bryn

8 reviews

sophiesmallhands's review against another edition

emotional funny sad 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Xenophobia, Blood, Murder, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Hate crime, Death of parent, Sexual content, Homophobia, Gore, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol, Ableism, and Self harm

20sidedbi's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful reflective sad slow-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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Self harm, Blood, Violence, Terminal illness, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Police brutality, Abandonment, Ableism, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual content

Minor: Torture

readingwithtemperance's review against another edition

emotional funny tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.5

I liked that the author spun a twist on the typical vampire story. Where in this world vampires are known about but ostracized by society. And not the monsters that humans deem them to be at all. Definely darker than I originally anticipated, but still had some sweet moments. I didn't like that the corporation didn't really have any consequences to the atrocities they committed. And it definitely felt the characters were moving a bit too fast at the end. Personally I wanted more rage from Wesley. But this was fast paced, well written, and very enjoyable! I'll probably pick up the sequel. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Hate crime, Ableism, Blood, Death, Medical content, and Murder

Moderate: Death of parent and Self harm

bootsmom3's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted tense 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Medical content, Death of parent, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Sexual content, Ableism, Blood, and Chronic illness

massivegreen's review against another edition

funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence, Gun violence, Ableism, Trafficking, Sexual content, Medical content, Mental illness, Kidnapping, and Blood

Minor: Self harm and Homophobia

sammymilfort's review against another edition

adventurous emotional 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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Sexual assault, Gore, Blood, Forced institutionalization, Kidnapping, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual content, Ableism, Grief, and Hate crime

Moderate: Death of parent

Minor: Emotional abuse and Self harm

puttingwingsonwords's review against another edition

dark emotional 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood

Moderate: Sexual content, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Ableism, and Grief

Minor: Alcohol, Self harm, Homophobia, Murder, Cursing, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence

tinyelfarcanist's review against another edition

adventurous emotional 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

3.5

The language, pace, and plot have the feel of a YA novel, but the characters are in their 20s and the story turns darker near the end. 

I didn't feel particularly connected to the characters. The romance felt a little bit too insta-love for me after they had just spent an evening together. There's talk about the need for therapy, but I believe it comes a little too late when things have already escalated.

I like Bryn's recurring theme of tearing down big corporations. That and fishnet gloves have made an appearance in both books I've read by the author. (If I had a nickel for every time I've found fishnet gloves in their books, I'd have two nickels. Which isn't a lot, but it's weird that it happened twice.)

In this book's world, there's blatant discrimination against vampires and they are treated as sub-human. There are clear parallels between those and real-life marginalized groups like immigrants, queer and disabled people.

There's an extra scene teasing what's to come for book 2, which sounds promising.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Death, Hate crime, Grief, Ableism, Drug use, Death of parent, Murder, Physical abuse, Outing, and Chronic illness

Moderate: Kidnapping, Torture, Self harm, Confinement, Abandonment, Violence, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Injury/Injury detail, and Cursing

Minor: Homophobia, Stalking, Gun violence, Addiction, and Drug abuse