Reviews tagging 'Mental illness'

Layla by Colleen Hoover

93 reviews

kaylahcc's review against another edition

challenging dark hopeful mysterious medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder, Gun violence, Sexual content, Mental illness, and Confinement

kmayn227's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Confinement, Gun violence, Mental illness, Grief, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, and Sexual content

Moderate: Infidelity, Emotional abuse, Body shaming, Medical content, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, and Stalking

Minor: Suicide attempt, Drug use, Alcohol, and Gaslighting

crypticspren's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense 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

This book was such a joy to read. I was so hooked by the interview set up and the flashes back to the past. I was so confused and desperate to know just how Leeds ended up in such a crazy situation. I loved watching the pieces slot into place and the reveal towards the end of the book gave me goosebumps and made me cry a little.

I thought the writing was fantastic. It was atmospheric and detailed, and so gripping to read. The plot was phenomenal and I found it hard to put the book down. I thought everything came together perfectly and all the "this doesn't quite seem right" feelings were addressed. 

Overall, I adored this book and I'd like to think that my soul would find my husband's soul too.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement

Moderate: Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, Mental illness, Medical trauma, Eating disorder, Suicide attempt, Stalking, Panic attacks/disorders, Kidnapping, and Drug use

lucyduller's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Torture, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Suicide attempt, Self harm, Mental illness, Medical trauma, Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, Eating disorder, Murder, Physical abuse, and Violence

Minor: Gaslighting, Infidelity, and Gun violence

katerpillar7's review against another edition

dark mysterious slow-paced

• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

2.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder

Minor: Murder, Gun violence, Violence, Mental illness, Injury/Injury detail, and Panic attacks/disorders

mlinde35's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt, Death, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Confinement, Medical trauma, Physical abuse, Mental illness, Murder, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, and Stalking

joaura's review against another edition

This book was a waste of full 30 minutes. I demand financial compensation from Colleen herself. I think I got a stroke.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Toxic relationship, Mental illness, Sexual content, Torture, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Misogyny, Violence, Gaslighting, and Hate crime

natbaggett's review against another edition

mysterious fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death

Moderate: Gun violence, Stalking, Kidnapping, Suicide, and Mental illness

sldibened's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Medical content, Blood, Grief, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Medical trauma, Eating disorder, Stalking, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic relationship, Body shaming, Panic attacks/disorders, Fatphobia, Mental illness, Murder, Domestic abuse, Sexual content, and Gun violence

lavendcr's review against another edition

mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting, Infidelity, Drug use, Medical content, Eating disorder, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, and Confinement

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Stalking, Murder, Alcohol, Toxic relationship, Blood, Death, and Mental illness