Reviews tagging 'Emotional abuse'

The Counselors by Jessica Goodman

2 reviews

katras4's review against another edition

3.0

mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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This book would be good for a tween or teenager starting to read mystery books possibly.. but as an adult, you know the twists about to happen.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Death, Emotional abuse, Grief, Car accident, Murder, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Vomit, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury

superwhytheheck's review against another edition

5.0

challenging emotional mysterious reflective sad tense 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

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This was such a compelling read. Every step of the way had me gripping the wheel (I listened to it while I drove) with nervous anticipation. I actually cried. This is probably my favorite mystery I have read this year!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Vomit, Car accident, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, Classism

Moderate: Bullying, Medical content, Toxic friendship

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Blood, Stalking, Death of parent