Reviews tagging 'Addiction'

If This Gets Out by Sophie Gonzales, Cale Dietrich

150 reviews

miri42's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction and Homophobia

Moderate: Emotional abuse and Outing

oakleys_readinglist's review against another edition

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual content, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Body shaming, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Homophobia, and Outing

diana_raquel's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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

3.75

 “Once you've learned shame, it settles into your skin like a tattoo. You can cover it up, but you can't scrub off the sense of inadequacy.” 

When I brought this book I didn't know what to expect. I saw it in the shelves of my local bookstore and the tittle caught my attention. Upon reading the summary, I decided to buy it because it seemed like something that I would like. 

And I was right! I really like it! Look, the way that the story is structured, I can see why people may think that this is a somewhat one direction fanfic turned book. There isn't anything that tells me that one direction (and the fan theories about some members of the band having a secret relationship) were an inspiration to the book but comparisons can be made. Nonetheless, lets review the book by what it is and not what could be. And I liked it! Its cute, heartwarming and has fluff, just the sorta of thing that I was looking to read at the time that I started this book. 

So, I would recommend it if you want to read something sweet, light and cute. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Homophobia, Emotional abuse, Alcohol, Biphobia, Suicide attempt, Addiction, Car accident, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Blood, Cursing, Drug abuse, Outing, Forced institutionalization, and Vomit

Minor: Racism and Sexual content

allforevermore's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse and Drug use

Moderate: Sexual content, Car accident, Alcohol, and Addiction

Minor: Chronic illness

flashandoutbreak's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted tense 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? No

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Car accident, Addiction, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, and Homophobia

jennifer_bush_73's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective tense medium-paced

3.5

Objectively, it’s a good book. And Ii enjoyed listening to it. For me, this book was more serious than what I was looking for. The toxic mother and managers not for me. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Body shaming, Outing, Addiction, Bullying, Biphobia, Toxic relationship, Drug abuse, and Gaslighting

gcoulsxn's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Drug abuse, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Drug use, Addiction, and Alcohol

miss__manga__'s review against another edition

emotional inspiring slow-paced

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

4.0

Loved the plot but it felt like something was lacking. The ending left a lot to be desired. I felt like it was very weak and not the right place to end it - I don’t mind an open ending but it wasn’t incredibly satisfying. 

I feel like I did not know all the characters, such as Jon and Angel, but even Zach and Reuben to some degree.

There were some wonderful moments and I cried once, but overall something felt like it was lacking.

I keep moving between a 3 and 4 star review.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse, Toxic relationship, Alcoholism, Addiction, and Alcohol

Moderate: Homophobia and Mental illness

zefancifulreader's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring fast-paced

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

4.5

This was a fun read! 
Boy Band public image drama plus friends to lovers romance?! Joy. 
I loved the duel authorship of having each author focus on just one half of the couple. It created a realness to the characters, especially in moments of relationship miscommunication/ duality in arguments. 
The Angel side story was very interesting, and although YA sugar coated, didn’t shy away from the addiction reality and it’s pain and consequences. 
The ending felt a tiny bit rushed and I was honestly surprised when/where the story ended…

But, them saying “bye, see you NEVER” to Geoff was as good of a happy ending as any. (What a dick.)

 
I really wish they had included a “one year later” epilogue. I want MORE. 
The main four boys are a very fun group of characters and I could enjoy reading about their bickering and playfulness all day long. I was worried that the story would dissolve into the classic “solo career” angle but the love and commitment these four have for each other is strong and it was a joy to experience. 

If this book were a drink: 
It would be cherry coke. I have no idea why. It just fits. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, and Addiction

Minor: Sexual content

lotoblanco's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt, Drug use, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Car accident, Addiction, Drug abuse, and Alcoholism

Moderate: Alcohol and Homophobia