Reviews tagging 'Toxic relationship'

Girl Made of Stars by Ashley Herring Blake

6 reviews

caughtbetweenpages's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad 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

I don't know that I can say I like this book. But I do think it is important, and I wish I'd had it when I was much younger. AHB does a great job of illustrating how rape culture beats down its victims/those most vulnerable in order to protect and coddle perpetrators, and how even those closest to you will sometimes disbelieve you when you challenge their preconceptions about the morality of certain men (yes, women and nonbinary people can also be rapists. But statistically speaking, and in terms of Who Does The Cis-Heteropatriarchy Protect From the Consequences of Their Actions? Yeah.). Definitely proceed with caution with this book if it's one that hits close to home. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Misogyny, Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, Bullying, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Rape and Pedophilia

haley_reads_books's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective sad 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

An Incredibly sad but beautifully written story about two girls who

victims of rape and find comfort in each other.

Really makes you feel for the girls…left me mad, sad, and disappointed. Blake does an beautiful job portraying the conflict and complex emotions of each character. Devastatingly perfect. A stunning story of a brave girl facing unimaginable circumstances. 4 stars because it’s SO SAD.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Pedophilia

Minor: Outing, Transphobia, and Violence

chaotic_dreams's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationship, and Toxic relationship

enbygolem's review

emotional inspiring sad medium-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Body shaming and Panic attacks/disorders

melizto's review

dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

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

3.5

Toca muchos temas importante de una gran manera y en algunos momentos me dieron ganas de llorar, pero hubo algo que simplemente no me permitió conectar completamente con el libro.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Pedophilia, and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Violence, Sexism, and Misogyny

Minor: Biphobia and Racism

pennym_'s review

challenging emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship