Reviews tagging 'Alcohol'

Muted by Tami Charles

4 reviews

graciffer's review against another edition

dark emotional tense fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Rape, Fatphobia, Gaslighting, Sexual assault, Alcohol, Body shaming, and Toxic friendship

leahlovesloslibros's review

challenging dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

17-year-old Denver's life is all about music, so when she finds herself receiving attention from one of the biggest R&B stars of her time, Sean "Mercury (Merc)" Ellis, she can't help but think this could be her big break. As she and her friends Dali and Shak get pulled further into Merc's world of parties and other perks, Denver starts to realize that she doesn't have as much of a voice as she originally thought. Now she has to decide, is getting to live her dream life worth giving up her freedom?

Based on true events in the music industry, this chilling story of a teenage girl caught up in her newfound stardom makes the reader reconsider the cost of fame and fortune. Last year I read and loved Grown by Tiffany D. Jackson, and this book not only gave me similar vibes, but actually had a storyline that seemed to be almost the same as Grown (not every part, of course, but enough that it's hard to miss if you've read Jackson's Grown). While I really liked Grown, I didn't necessarily want to read another book that was basically the same. That's not to say that this isn't a good story, though; it's just not one I absolutely loved.

If you are going to read this book, definitely be aware of the trigger/content warnings listed below.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Eating disorder, and Body shaming

Moderate: Racism, Drug abuse, Cursing, Homophobia, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Physical abuse, and Rape

Minor: Vomit, Gun violence, and Death

Additional TW/CW: divorce

yeojinqueen's review

challenging dark emotional tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Alcohol, Cursing, Drug use, Adult/minor relationship, Confinement, and Death

enchantedjulie's review

dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Body shaming

Moderate: Alcohol and Adult/minor relationship

Minor: Gun violence