Reviews tagging 'Physical abuse'

Forget Me Not by Alyson Derrick

32 reviews

britreads's review against another edition

emotional hopeful fast-paced

• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.0

I think if I read this when I was a teenager, I would have devoured this. Since I'm several years removed from my teen years, a lot of this book didn't work for me. I think this is a fine story and there are some lovely parts. And while the ending felt too perfect and like a Hallmark ending, I can admit that it made me slightly emotional. 

I wish there was more complexity to the side characters. I hate romance novels where the characters have no friends whatsoever. It's hard because I grew up in a small, judgmental town and I know how people are in that environment, but there is some complexity to their inner selves. It's disappointing that nearly all of the characters in here, aside from Ryan, were just stereotypical small town, conservative jerks. Also with the ending

I didn't like how Stevie so easily forgave her mother for something that was pretty terrible. It's a bit jarring when Stevie ends her friendship with Rory and Savannah for essentially the same thing that her mom does. It's just strange that her parents do this 180 without any meaningful build up to that point.

I liked Ryan. He was probably my favorite character in here. 

While this wasn't my favorite read, I am glad that a book like this exists and that it ends on such a hopeful note. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Homophobia, Physical abuse, and Racism

ace_ofhearts's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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

4.5

I'm picky about prose when I read, and the prose in this book didn't grip me or feel very indulgent. I still think it was well written though, and I was completely swept away in the story!

A quick read that I ate through in 2 days. I felt well immersed in the setting and characters, and I cried through part of the book. Every part of the story was very well thought out, and I would probably even read it again some time.

If you're looking for a 'young lesbian in a conservative town' story, I couldn't recommend this book more highly :)

Especially if you want a happy ending or want to feel seen.

Check out the content warnings btw

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse

Moderate: Homophobia, Racism, Medical content, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Lesbophobia, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Animal death

tejanafeminist's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

Absolutely no notes. Beautiful story. Thought I had made it through without crying and then I read the last 3 chapters.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Medical content, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, and Lesbophobia

Moderate: Physical abuse and Alcohol

strawberry_seagull's review against another edition

funny tense fast-paced

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

2.75

This book is so ridiculous. The pacing is off and the premise isn't properly executed, so it's more fun to laugh at then to really read. I actually like that most of the characters are made to be hated because it gives you some passion while reading. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Homophobia, Physical abuse, and Racism

frog_appreciator's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

I had a physical pain in my chest the whole time I read this. The most heart wrenching, beautiful thing. I sobbed in relief at the happy ending. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Physical abuse, and Racism

readinthefiels's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring 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? No

3.75

Ce roman aborde le thème de l'homosexualité, de l'amitié et des relations intra-familiales dans une petite ville à la mentalité très religieuse et extrêmement conservatrice, le tout à travers les yeux de Stevie qui oublie les deux dernières années de sa vie, mais aussi ce qu'elle prévoyait de faire lors des suivantes, suite à une terrible chute.
 L'histoire de Stevie et Nora m'a fait verser quelques larmes. La situation de Stevie semble difficile à vivre, mais celle de Nora l'est tout autant.

La fin donne cependant de l'espoir, notamment sur l'acceptation de Stevie par ses parents, malgré l'amour de son père pour Fox News et celui de sa mère pour la religion !

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Physical abuse and Racism

bg_oseman_fan's review against another edition

challenging emotional sad 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

4.25

This book plays with the amnesia trope in a way that is very unique. I love how Stevie’s pov is written. Ultimately, some of the relationships between Stevie and her friends seem a little off, and too many characters seem really flat, and developments seem to be pushed along regardless of whether the groundwork for them had really been laid. It is a good story about the power of tenacity and love to change your world. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Medical content, Medical trauma, Lesbophobia, and Outing

Minor: Animal death, Cursing, Blood, and Alcohol

kateausten's review against another edition

emotional hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Racism, Violence, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Homophobia, Medical content, Lesbophobia, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Sexual content and Alcohol

thisiswhy_wecanthavenicethings's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

This was a pretty enjoyable read. I’m not sure that I really liked that Stevie never got her memory, but I’m not sure whether this is realistic amnesia rep. I really liked the romance between Nora and Stevie. I understand why Nora didn’t tell Stevie but I felt like she deserved to know. I wish the last two chapters had been stretched out a little more. Overall I really liked this book. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia

Moderate: Physical abuse and Racism

laketwentytwo's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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? No

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Lesbophobia, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Racism, Medical content, Religious bigotry, and Abandonment