Reviews tagging 'Adult/minor relationship'

The Trouble with Hating You by Sajni Patel

18 reviews

milkcarton's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted sad 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

4.5

Picked it up, and read it cover to cover. 
Well-written characters with flaws that weren't an obnoxious trait to justify being an asshole. Filled with cute moments that make you kick your feet and squeal. To moments of pure rage, anger, and deep emphathy that made me cry endlessly for their pain. 
I don't know what other people rate it, but for me it had a little bit of everything.

<3<3<3<3 much love for the characters, book, and author

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming, Adult/minor relationship, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Abandonment, Bullying, Gaslighting, Grief, Death, Pedophilia, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Fire/Fire injury, and Misogyny

mekowaletti's review against another edition

emotional funny 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault and Adult/minor relationship

joisaddler's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Definitely hands down one of my most favorite books I have read in a long time. This book has a firm place in my heart and I adore it so deeply. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Medical content, Misogyny, Religious bigotry, Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationship, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Sexism

rkapur8's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective tense medium-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? It's complicated

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault, Pedophilia, and Adult/minor relationship

daisycantread24'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
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Sexual assault

Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Child abuse

kristakp's review against another edition

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Gaslighting, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, and Adult/minor relationship

Moderate: Alcoholism, Abandonment, Child abuse, and Emotional abuse

Minor: Grief, Pregnancy, and Fire/Fire injury

katrinaward's review against another edition

emotional slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Rape, Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, and Child abuse

jackiepreston's review

emotional 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? It's complicated

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Adult/minor relationship, Death of parent, Misogyny, and Pregnancy

katiemack's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted slow-paced

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

2.75

I don't find the plot points around abuse and toxic men unrealistic, unfortunately, and I did end up loving Jay's family and their warmth. Jay and Liya were mildly annoying, but for the most part I enjoyed their relationship. I can't speak for the accuracy of the cultural depictions, but they seemed to work well.

My main issue is with the writing. There is too much description in some parts and not nearly enough in others. For example, I still have no idea how Liya's career progressed or why Jay worked in Liya's office instead of his firm's building. I'm also not sure why the readers got a graphic depiction of childbirth and a lot of sexual tension/thoughts only to have the sex happen behind closed doors. (I completely missed it until one of the characters mentioned it.)

I'd still try Preeti's book because I thought she was Liya's most compelling friend, but the writing didn't work for me. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse

aliciachauhan_'s review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing sad 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

5.0

what can I say about this book? this was the first time reading a book where South Asians were the maim characters specifically Hindu gujarati therefore I felt like i could really relate to it. it was incredibly great to read about things I could specifically relate to such as traditions and beliefs so I felt a lot more connected to the characters than ever. I strongly felt a connection towards Liya as she has the same view as me on marriage and children within an Indian household and wider society. I just hope one day I would would able to experience this type of love in real life because this book was truly beautiful.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Grief, Sexism, Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Bullying, Abandonment, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Cursing, Medical content, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Racism, Racial slurs, Religious bigotry, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and Toxic relationship