Reviews tagging 'Panic attacks/disorders'

The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary

131 reviews

binreads's review against another edition

adventurous 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

5.0

Stayed up until 2am to finish this masterpiece. I can’t stop smiling!!!

Funnily enough, I bought this book MONTHS ago and kept putting it off.  It is a rare occurrence for me to read romantic stories nowadays. I also could not for the life of me get through the first two pages. It took me a moment to get used to the writing style (also my edition had smaller font which) but I am so happy I finally read this.

The beginning is definitely slow, and Leon’s chapters are VERY hard to read without being a little bored but it picks up fast. And totally makes sense for his character as you get to know him more.

I loved the pacing. A nice slow burrrrn. I may add more to this but time to sleep!!! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting

Minor: Medical content, Terminal illness, and Sexual content

leemonade's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted slow-paced

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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Stalking, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Fatphobia

gabb_reads's review

emotional funny lighthearted 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Confinement, Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, and Stalking

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Racism and Body shaming

bandysbooks's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful reflective tense fast-paced

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

4.0

The plot is a bit unrealistic, but the story is cute and the characters and engaging. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Forced institutionalization, Stalking, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting

bookedbymadeline's review

emotional funny lighthearted relaxing 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: Emotional abuse, Stalking, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Sexual content and Panic attacks/disorders

tatianars's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing tense 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: Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Stalking, Toxic relationship, Cancer, Domestic abuse, Chronic illness, Alcohol, Cursing, Fatphobia, Gaslighting, and Panic attacks/disorders

avavacadont's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny slow-paced

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

3.75

A really nice romance book which deals with trauma in a very nuanced manner, instead of treating it like a plot device. I loved the empathy that it showed, and the detail with which the author had researched stuff and developed characters. Truly a delight.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Violence, Toxic relationship, Sexual assault, Medical content, Stalking, Police brutality, Panic attacks/disorders, Gaslighting, and Forced institutionalization

getout_imreading's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders

capybooks's review

emotional funny hopeful 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

4.0

I really enjoyed this book. It wasn’t perfect, but I think it is definitely worth a read if you enjoy the forced proximity and friends to lovers tropes. I like that the chapters were shorter, and I absolutely adore how Tiffy and Leon communicate via post-it notes. I didn’t expect Leon’s brother’s storyline, but it was a nice surprise that gave the novel more depth. This book had a lovely ending. I hated how Leon’s chapters were written, even though I can appreciate it reflects how he is as a person. My least favourite characters were Kay and most definitely Justin. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Gaslighting, Mental illness, and Domestic abuse

Minor: Blood, Cancer, Chronic illness, Death, and Alcohol

myriam0499's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted relaxing 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse and Gaslighting

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Fatphobia