Reviews tagging 'Panic attacks/disorders'

A Taste of Gold and Iron by Alexandra Rowland

123 reviews

discarded_dust_jacket's review against another edition

emotional hopeful mysterious slow-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

3.25

This was a beautiful story. I have such a soft spot for serious, measured, bodyguard-type love interests. And I’m not someone who suffers from panic attacks, but I thought the depictions of Kadou’s anxiety disorder were handled well. 

This is entirely personal preference, but I would’ve liked if the pacing of the romance was a bit quicker. I understand it’s a slow burn, but this was a SLOOWWWWW burn, lol. Again, totally personal preference. It was still a joy to read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, and Violence

Moderate: Bullying

Minor: Confinement, Drug use, and Kidnapping

bookish_hollyx's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders

isenil97's review against another edition

adventurous funny slow-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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness and Sexual content

Moderate: Alcohol, Kidnapping, and Panic attacks/disorders

whiteraven191's review against another edition

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders

itsnotalakeitsanocean's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful 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

3.5

I originally rated this at 4 stars but after some reflection I bumped it down to 3.5.

Pros

• I could relate very well to Kadou's panic attacks - especially the fatigue that comes afterwards and engaging in small but not overtly noticeable self-destructive behaviours
• Evemer is now one of my favourite comically serious characters in fiction. His journey of self-discovery and self-actualisation was a good chunk of the reason I kept reading tbh
• I forget the exact name of the gender identity used but I liked the inclusion of non binary people as characters

Cons

• The plot stopped towards the end to focus on the romance and wrapped up too easily compared to conflict earlier in the book
• I don't really like how there wasn't a solid breakup between Tadek and Kadou, they just kind of... stopped being lovers/friends with benefits
• Was a bit dense and wordy at the beginning which made it a bit of a struggle to get into but I loved the characters enough to persevere

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Violence, Death, and Sexual content

Minor: Injury/Injury detail

tofi_15's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Grief, Violence, and Death

Minor: Sexual content

pvbobrien's review against another edition

adventurous emotional 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Sexual content and Death

hazelgirl21's review against another edition

adventurous emotional tense slow-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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Kidnapping

Moderate: Sexual content

bookishwondergoth's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful slow-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

I loved this book SO so muuuuuuuuuuuuch, RTC!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, and Kidnapping

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, Bullying, and Confinement

shannnne_reads_words's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted mysterious reflective slow-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

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Medical content, Sexual content, Chronic illness, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, and Death

Minor: Death of parent and Vomit