Reviews tagging 'Toxic friendship'

Not My Problem by Ciara Smyth

46 reviews

courtneykingxo's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

4.75

i loved this book so much, the main protagonist, Aideen is likeable, funny, multi facaded, and relatable. i didn’t expect to find so much closure within this story. I adored the love story but the main stand out narrative for me was Aideen’s inner monologue throughout the novel on how other people treat her. Seeing her find her feet and find friends who support and love her felt so comforting. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism and Toxic friendship

child neglect is quite prevalent in this story

krhe's review against another edition

funny medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Quiero muchísimo a Kavi. 

Aparte de eso, el libro ha estado muy bien. Me ha hecho llorar porque hay algunas cosas que llegan de cerca (y que, en general, son bastante duras, pongo los TW donde corresponden).

La protagonista tiene una voz narrativa muy característica y es muy graciosa y también tiene, a su peor enemigo en su propia cabeza. 

Me ha gustado mucho la representación de amistades jodidas de la adolescencia porque been there done that. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Toxic friendship, Infidelity, and Gaslighting

emily_reads_2021's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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? It's complicated

4.5

Seeing this book on booktok only a handful of times, I didn't expect it to be as good as it was. The storytelling is amazing and each character had their own mini backstory which we get to hear about. 389 pages that are worth a read, with political outlets and real life struggles in teenagers are explored.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcohol, Addiction, and Toxic friendship

hershelves's review against another edition

funny lighthearted

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

5.0

This is a heartwarming and absolutely hilarious coming of age novel that you can finish reading in one sitting.
I bloody love this book! I fell more in love with the novel because of the characters, who are all AMAZING and I truly mean it when I say this book was hilarious! Of course, alongside my adorable Aideen, all the supporting characters are also incredibly endearing! Overall, I'm glad to say that my collection of 5-star books now includes one more title.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Toxic friendship and Alcoholism

thedisabledreader's review against another edition

emotional funny 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism, Abandonment, Toxic friendship, Alcoholism, and Bullying

Minor: Emotional abuse, Abandonment, Homophobia, and Panic attacks/disorders

berodatheelf's review against another edition

emotional funny tense 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Self harm, Classism, Car accident, Lesbophobia, Toxic friendship, Infidelity, Addiction, and Alcoholism

plumpyherb13's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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: Alcoholism and Toxic friendship

fanboyriot's review against another edition

lighthearted 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

This book was so good.  The humor was everything and the romance was really cute.  While there were heavy, realistic, moments some of the characters had to deal with, this book was lighthearted and really enjoyable to read.  Definitely going to re-read this!!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Addiction, and Alcohol

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Toxic friendship, and Bullying

Minor: Lesbophobia and Homophobia

robin_reads's review against another edition

emotional inspiring lighthearted 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

The end came too soon. I need more. I want more. Please 😭😭 this was so emotional but also lovely! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism and Alcohol

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Bullying, and Toxic friendship

pinkmaibooks's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted sad tense 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism and Toxic friendship