Reviews tagging 'Mental illness'

What If It's Us by Becky Albertalli, Adam Silvera

6 reviews

robinks's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted reflective 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

This was such a cute story, with a fun cast of characters (that the voice actors brought to life beautifully). The conflicts between the guys and their feelings were so realistic. I can’t wait to listen to the sequel, especially after the epilogues!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia

Moderate: Racism, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual content

Minor: Cursing, Infidelity, Medical content, Alcohol, and Mental illness

thetinysnail's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful 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

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, and Mental illness

Minor: Racism and Sexual content

whosfernn's review against another edition

emotional funny 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

4.25

A beautiful story about teenage love and longing (plus how it's possible to be friends with your exes). Totally going to read the sequel if I get chance!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia and Hate crime

Moderate: Mental illness and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Racism, Death, Medical content, Sexual content, and Alcohol

shlymiller's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Medical trauma, Mental illness, Medical content, Chronic illness, and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Infidelity

green_amaryllis's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia

Moderate: Alcohol and Sexual content

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Stalking, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Racism, Infidelity, Cursing, and Medical content

There are a large number of Harry Potter references all throughout the book.

atlas_shruggs's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad 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 don't think this book will ever *not* break my heart while simultaneously piecing it back together, and I think that's exactly what I love most about it. The writing styles of Silvera and Albertalli are both so unique, each one giving their respective characters such clear and well-done voices, you really feel connected to Ben and Arthur while reading this book. I also can't recommend the audio book enough, it brings the story to life wonderfully.

I also love how they don't stick with the whole "first love is your one true love" trope, it's quite refreshing to see the main relationship end but the characters still remaining close friends. Although I really hope Ben and Arthur will pick up where they left off in "Here's to us".

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Content Warnings

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