Reviews tagging 'Outing'

If This Gets Out by Sophie Gonzales, Cale Dietrich

32 reviews

kylasmv15's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcohol, Cursing, and Drug use

Moderate: Drug abuse, Homophobia, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, and Confinement

Minor: Sexual content, Suicide attempt, Outing, Body shaming, and Bullying

shaipanda's review against another edition

adventurous challenging 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? Yes

5.0

I loved thisss - I’m so happy I preordered it tbh cause totally worth it 
I didn’t get around to reading it for a few months after I got it in the mail but once I started it yesterday I literally binged it in like 2 days lol 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Gaslighting, Homophobia, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, and Domestic abuse

Moderate: Stalking, Mental illness, Biphobia, and Outing

Minor: Abandonment, Racism, Sexual content, and Vomit

shybookstagramer's review

5.0

 I'm going, to be honest, I didn't have an intention of reading this book. I finally gave in because I saw it so much on bookstagram and everyone seemed to love it. After reading, I see why. This book was so damn good and I can't believe I was going to just let this greatness pass me by. I loved everything about this book, the characters, the romance, the storyline. I think my favorite part, besides the romance which is always a favorite for me, is the fact that the story focused heavily on the hardships that musicians and bands face in the industry. I didn't expect the book to go as deep into this part of the world as it did or take the twists and turns that it did, but I greatly appreciated it because it brought this situation to the forefront.

I will close this review out by saying read this book because I was internally squealing from the cuteness of the romance and crying for how the characters were treated. So if you want a book that gives you some great emotions, I highly recommend checking this out. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, Body shaming, Toxic relationship, Panic attacks/disorders, Outing, Sexual content, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Car accident, Homophobia, Biphobia, and Alcohol

jackelz's review

adventurous 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

I loved the behind-the-scenes look at a boy band. The management, the diets, the lack of freedom… every second of their lives was controlled. Through it all, the guys stayed friends, and we get to know each and every one of them really well through this journey. I also loved the the discussion of PrEP and using condoms for HIV prevention. 

 

It’s so amazing when co-authored books come together so seamlessly. I’m a fan of these guys! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Alcohol, Biphobia, and Drug abuse

Moderate: Outing, Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, and Confinement

Minor: Car accident and Suicide attempt

riella_reads's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative reflective 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? It's complicated

4.0

Thank you Netgalley and Wednesday Books for proving me a free audiobook for review.

I won't lie, I almost dnf'd this a couple times about 15% of the way through because it wasn't what I was in the mood for, but I'm so glad I changed my mind because this was such a great book, with a really important storyline. This wasn't just about two members of a boyband falling in love, it was so much more than that. This had a lot of talk about censorship within the media, and how labels can control not only the music you put out, but your lives as well. 

This had triggers for homophobia as well as drug and alcohol use and abuse. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Alcohol, Car accident, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Outing, Sexual content, Drug abuse, and Drug use

Minor: Suicide attempt

gensyndulla_02'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
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, and Outing

Moderate: Alcoholism, Car accident, Cursing, and Emotional abuse

Minor: Child abuse, Gaslighting, Sexual content, and Suicide attempt

eemilycolleen's review against another edition

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

4.75

fuck it, five stars. this book is VERY MUCH itself, by which i mean, it may not be for everyone: it’s melodramatic and loud and unsubtle. but as a lifelong queer 1D stan who has read approximately 10000 fics about nhl star jack zimmermann coming out, i am probably Thee target audience, and i am PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE that it worked on me!!!! it’s heavier and angstier than i expected, kind of like a soap opera version of a larry fic. sometimes i laughed at how ridiculous it all was, but it absolutely won me over: the climax had me literally fist-pumping and yelping in triumph, wee tears in my eyes. just! cathartic and juicy and good shit. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Outing, Drug abuse, and Drug use

xhannahhumphreyx's review against another edition

challenging emotional informative inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Drug use, Homophobia, and Outing

nathaniel_in_exile's review against another edition

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0

I fell in love with the characters in this band. I gave the book 4 stars because I feel like I want more, I would recommend this to anyone who has felt like they had the need to hide themselves. I have definitely never been in a boy band before but I have kept my sexuality hidden to keep others comfortable. Reading this was comforting, it was like my old closeted self wasn’t alone anymore. That being said I do see how this book could be triggering to others. I honestly would love to see a sequel to this book! What a great first read for 2022. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Outing, and Homophobia

beautifulpaxielreads's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective tense 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: Addiction, Gaslighting, Drug abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, and Car accident

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Medical trauma, Sexual content, Outing, Biphobia, and Body shaming