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Out of Love by Hazel Hayes

8 reviews

eemiaxsham21's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful reflective sad 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicide attempt, Child abuse, Alcoholism, Suicidal thoughts, and Emotional abuse

Minor: Sexual assault and Drug use

veskumelooni's review against another edition

emotional hopeful sad slow-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Grief and Adult/minor relationship

Minor: Domestic abuse, Drug use, Alcohol, Suicide attempt, and Sexual assault

jadyn_renee62's review against another edition

emotional informative inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Alcoholism, Biphobia, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Addiction, Pregnancy, and Child abuse

Moderate: Drug abuse, Misogyny, Animal cruelty, Body shaming, Eating disorder, Miscarriage, Suicide attempt, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Gaslighting, Pedophilia, and Racial slurs

Minor: Animal death and Abortion

6emptynotebooks's review

emotional funny hopeful reflective sad fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Miscarriage, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, Toxic relationship, Blood, Cursing, Grief, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, and Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Death, Racism, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Addiction, Car accident, and Child abuse

Minor: Eating disorder, Drug use, Fatphobia, and Drug abuse

honeybunchesofoats06's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Suicide, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, and Grief

loandbeholdx's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

I've been a fan of Hazel Hayes for years now, so when I heard that she was writing a book I was ecstatic to say the least. When I found out that the audiobook was narrated by the woman herself, I just HAD to listen to it. This isn't my usual type of read. I'm not usually one for romance, but I don't mind it now and again. 
This is a love story, but told in reverse. It explores the love and loss of a woman who once thought her world was coming together, only to have it suddenly halt when her relationship comes to an end. This is the story of someone who reflects on her life from the breakup, up until the very start of the romance. It deals with hard topics, showing how one may process harsh truths and tragedy, as well as exciting new experiences and happy memories. 
I loved the way it seamlessly moved across time periods, and although the main characters life isn't extraordinary, it made the story relatable and hard hitting. 
Hazel Hayes has a way with words, but not only that, her voice is perfect for narration. The main character is also Irish, so Hazel's natural accent suited the character perfectly. I would highly recommend listening to the audiobook if you are interested in giving this one a go. 

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Sexual content, and Miscarriage

Moderate: Alcohol, Self harm, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Drug use

absolute_bookery's review

emotional hopeful reflective sad slow-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

4.5

This book felt so bloody close to home, I have never empathised with a narrator as much as I did with this one. Couldn't put it down I just loved it.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Panic attacks/disorders, Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, and Alcoholism

ariesbookmami's review

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Miscarriage

Minor: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Mental illness, and Eating disorder