Reviews tagging 'Gaslighting'

The Downstairs Girl by Stacey Lee

2 reviews

zombiezami's review against another edition

4.25

I loved this book! The voice of the protagonist Jo was truly endearing, and I loved the twists and turns of the narrative. Also, it's rare to see books about Asian Americans' presence in the South. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Racial slurs, Sexism, Misogyny, and Bullying

Moderate: Infidelity, Blood, Hate crime, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Slavery, Violence, Sexual harassment, and Xenophobia

lynching, hanging, misogynoir

rebthack's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring 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? No

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Hate crime, Infidelity, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Racism, Sexism, and Xenophobia

Moderate: Sexual harassment

Minor: Abandonment, Toxic relationship, and Violence