Reviews tagging 'Kidnapping'

Girl Gone Viral by Alisha Rai

26 reviews

cheye13's review against another edition

emotional 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

4.0

This was a wonderful read and dipping back into an already-familiar world was fun and comforting. I appreciated how the leads played off each other – two people-pleasers negotiating how to please each other was interesting – and I appreciated the linear path of their romance. The characters were also quite distinct; I appreciated Katrina's consistent insight and honesty, and Jasvinder's growing self-awareness.

Ultimately I was looking for something a little deeper character-wise. There was a pattern of struggling to communicate topics, then achieving that communication about the topic, then simply solving or addressing the topic. Not to say that communication isn't often the biggest roadblock, but the solves to the actual conflicts seemed extremely simple after the buildup to discuss them. It wasn't bad by any means, just wanted to push just a smidge further.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Sexual content

Moderate: Emotional abuse

Minor: Ableism, Body shaming, Death, Kidnapping, Stalking, and Violence

One character's panic disorder is combat-related PTSD, the other's panic disorder is related to being a public figure or being recognized. There is discussion of body image in terms vaguely resembling disordered eating recovery, and mentions of emotional abuse are often tied to food & eating habits.

sophiahumber's review against another edition

emotional 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

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Kidnapping

stromjm's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Child abuse, Fatphobia, Kidnapping, and Mental illness

Minor: Torture

sarahv's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Kidnapping, Body shaming, Child abuse, and Stalking

foxwoodpress's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, and Physical abuse

samchase112's review against another edition

emotional hopeful medium-paced

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

3.0

This book was the definition of fine. The characters were lovable, but I didn't really connect to them because I didn't have the same life experiences. I wasn't totally invested in the romance, but the couple was adorable. The plot was interesting, but there was a lot going on. Overall, I enjoyed my time reading this but the novel was ultimately forgettable.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Emotional abuse, Body shaming, and Kidnapping