Reviews tagging 'Gaslighting'

Honey & Spice by Bolu Babalola

10 reviews

dylan_tomorrow's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Racism, Police brutality, Sexual assault, Gaslighting, Mental illness, Sexual content, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Medical content, Racial slurs, Classism, Abandonment, Sexism, Terminal illness, and Misogyny

Minor: Violence and Bullying

kirareadssometimes's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring 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

4.25

First off this author uses a lot of adjectives! Otherwise, nicely written story. A few aspects reminded me of the movie Dear White People which was a fun call back to a movie I really like. Kai was so sweet and wonderful. I found Kiki so wonderfully complex being inexperienced while also being so helpful at sharing relationship advice. The social aspects of the end of the book were a bit of a surprise and while super engaging and important, I wished more time was spent on Kai and Kiki in the end. 
Not very spicy. Just one descriptive scene. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, and Racism

happyblkhippie's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted sad 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

5.0

I LOVED this book!! From the tone of voice to the topics and themes explored. The characters are beautifully flawed and loveable. I love the wit and moderate heat. The eloquent and lyrical writing, story and setting are amazing. The narrator was absolutely phenomenal and really made the story come alive! It's a 5.75/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ for me. This is the best book I 've read in a while. Definitely adding to my collection. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Gaslighting, Grief, and Mental illness

Moderate: Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Cursing, and Stalking

Minor: Police brutality and Chronic illness

nebraskanwriter's review against another edition

emotional funny 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? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Alcohol, Bullying, Chronic illness, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Outing, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship

amberlfaris's review

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective 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? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual harassment and Gaslighting

emfass's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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? Yes

4.5

 Withholding further thoughts until HarperCollins reaches an agreement with the union. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment, Sexism, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Alcohol, Toxic relationship, and Cursing

Moderate: Sexual assault, Bullying, Police brutality, and Sexual content

Minor: Vomit

brie_is_reading's review against another edition

funny 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Toxic friendship, Sexual content, Gaslighting, Racism, Sexual harassment, and Toxic relationship

tlaynejones's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexism, Sexual harassment, and Gaslighting

Minor: Mental illness

editoryalizing's review against another edition

emotional reflective 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming, Racism, Death of parent, Xenophobia, Toxic relationship, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, and Gaslighting

kshertz's review

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

4.0

Sweet romance book with all the ups and downs of life as a Black person just trying to live their lives and be happy. I enjoyed it and think it’s a good beach/light read. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Racial slurs, and Racism