Reviews tagging 'Cancer'

Out On a Limb by Hannah Bonam-Young

153 reviews

lmm0'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? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

If I had to sum up this book in one word, it would be “wholesome” 🥹 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Cancer, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, and Pregnancy

Moderate: Suicide and Death of parent

Minor: Abortion

serendipitysbooks's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted reflective 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? No

3.75

 Bo and Win meet at a friend’s Halloween party. Both are dressed as pirates, one with a wooden leg and one with an hook for a hand, a nod to their respective limb differences. They have what is meant to be a one night stand. However, an accidental pregnancy results. I loved the mature way they handled this, the way Bo was determined to support Win but on her terms. I thought their limb differences - his due to cancer and hers since birth - were well integrated into the plot, showing how both characters worked with and around their disabilities rather than being limited by them. Win’s fears about how she would manage the baby care felt realistic. I also loved their friends, the way Win worked towards a career goal with Bo’s support, their banter, and the steam - mostly. A couple of times it did feel a little cringey. When I picked this up I was after something fun and light but with some substance and this book delivered. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cancer

samone2's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted 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

sometimes you're searching for flaws in a book but there are none. this book was perfect and Win & Bo are perfect.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer and Pregnancy

Moderate: Ableism, Suicide, and Death of parent

Minor: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Abortion

ambercunningham's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

Oh my god. Bo. That’s it. That’s the tweet. I am obsessed with these two. This book is sweeter than candy and I ate it the fuck up. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Cancer, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Medical content, and Pregnancy

amarabriannee's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective 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

I think Bo is the absolute most perfect book boyfriend ever. he’s so sweet, every time he’d do something nice for Win.. i’d think “okay he can’t get better”.. then he’d do exactly that. i really just loved this so much. the banter between these two was so heartwarming, and i feel like no one mentions how hilarious they are, i was literally laughing out loud one chapter and crying the next. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Pregnancy

Minor: Cancer and Suicide

noladawnreads's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Sexual content, and Pregnancy

Moderate: Ableism, Suicide, and Death of parent

Minor: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Abortion

madeline's review against another edition

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pregnancy

Moderate: Cancer, Mental illness, and Death of parent

becky_anne7's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cancer, Cursing, Sexual content, and Pregnancy

Minor: Suicide and Death of parent

skye_era_books's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

5.0

WOW. WOW wow WoW. This was beautiful. No words I ever say will do this justice. I’m not one for an accidental pregnancy trope but oh my G O D. Bo and Win 🥹🥹🥹 August 🥹🥹🥹 I’m about to cry again just from writing this review, goodbye 😭

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Medical trauma and Pregnancy

Minor: Cancer, Suicide, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail

hazelgirl21's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Cancer and Death of parent

Minor: Suicide