Reviews tagging 'Cancer'

Only Mostly Devastated. Prawie w totalnej rozsypce by Monika Wisniewska, Sophie Gonzales

139 reviews

sophiesometimesreads's review against another edition

emotional 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? It's complicated

4.0

I really enjoyed this and particularly loved the layers of the story beyond the romance. There was a really good exploration of familial loss and grief through this book, though this means that people should check their trigger warnings before reading.

I liked the journey of both Ollie and Will, and how both came to realise that, though their feelings were valid, they had also been ignorant to how their actions and words impacted the other and grew from these events. In contrast to this though, I felt some of the side characters could've used a little of this, particulalry Lara, who I felt had her rude comments swept under the rug due to "finding herself" and never really acknowledged how rude she could be.

Overall, I really enjoyed this, though I did find myself wanting just a little bit more from it, and perhaps a bit more romantic interaction from the MCs. Despite this, it was a good time and anyone who enjoys YA LGBTQIA+ romance will likely enjoy this, too.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Death, and Homophobia

Moderate: Eating disorder, Biphobia, Fatphobia, and Grief

mattyb's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted sad 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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Cancer, and Grief

Moderate: Eating disorder, Homophobia, and Medical content

Minor: Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Cursing

sanktaindia's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer

justjaqueline's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer

Moderate: Death of parent

viivacious's review against another edition

funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

Funny, cute, a new comfort read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Cancer, and Death

Moderate: Fatphobia

sam_gartley91's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful sad 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Cancer, and Death of parent

Minor: Homophobia

lillyll's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cancer, Death, and Homophobia

logsbooklog'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

3.5

i liked it a lot until the third act and then i only liked it a little. bit preachy but that always happens in this genre

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Grief, and Death

johns6ka's review against another edition

emotional funny 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death and Cancer

Minor: Homophobia and Bullying

ophycore's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful sad 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Fatphobia, Medical content, Outing, Bullying, Infidelity, Terminal illness, Homophobia, Death of parent, Grief, Body shaming, Cursing, Cancer, Biphobia, Misogyny, and Sexism

Moderate: Eating disorder

Minor: Alcohol