Reviews tagging 'Mental illness'

Lily and Dunkin by Donna Gephart

6 reviews

gylait's review against another edition

lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

1.0

This book had so many incredibly problematic elements to it. The author represented the trans experience inaccurately and with no care or respect for trans readers who may not want to read the f-slur every other word. The author also represented the bipolar experience as wildly psychotic and uncontrollable, when in fact, that is not an accurate picture of this diagnosis. There are many strong 1 star reviews on Goodreads that point to the many errors this author made in crafting this ill-formed novel. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Sexual harassment, Death of parent, Dysphoria, Transphobia, Death, Mental illness, Suicide, Toxic friendship, Sexual assault, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Self harm, Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Deadnaming, Forced institutionalization, and Homophobia

greenlivingaudioworm's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective 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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Deadnaming, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Homophobia, Mental illness, Transphobia, Sexual assault, Death of parent, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Dysphoria, and Suicide

charmingprincethefirst's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful 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? It's complicated

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness

Moderate: Transphobia

nevaehbecker's review against another edition

emotional hopeful fast-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Deadnaming, Homophobia, Transphobia, and Mental illness

bradley's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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

4.25

TW/CW: psych ward, psychotic manic episode, f-slur (derogatory)

i am trans and bipolar and this has my seal of approval

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness and Transphobia

Moderate: Bullying, Deadnaming, and Forced institutionalization

Minor: Grief and Suicide

ash15's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative fast-paced

• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Wanted a deeper exploration of some themes, but overall an interesting middle grades read

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Deadnaming, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Transphobia, and Bullying