Reviews tagging 'Forced institutionalization'

The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary

21 reviews

aseel_reads's review against another edition

hopeful 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? Yes

4.25

This was so freaking cute, I loved our characters so much and I loved how their relationship developed. I also thought that the subject matter was dealt with really respectfully. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Bullying, Body shaming, Stalking, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, and Panic attacks/disorders

itsapaxycab's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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? Yes

4.5

Very sweet and fluffy, i definitely enjoyed this one!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Terminal illness, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Forced institutionalization

futureofmydays's review

emotional funny hopeful inspiring tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• 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

Graphic: Forced institutionalization, Confinement, Alcohol, Bullying, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Medical content, and Violence

Minor: Blood, Chronic illness, War, Infidelity, Medical trauma, Body shaming, Cancer, Fatphobia, and Grief

wonderfulwaytooweird's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted 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

4.5

LOVED this book. I finished it in a day. Just what I needed as a break between series reading. Engaging, funny, sweet, emotional, and just absolutely lovely. All of the characters were all so human and well-written, they all really shined in O'Leary's writing. Also I ADORED Leon. He was absolutely perfect in every way and I loveeeeed him. I really enjoyed Tiffy too but I just want to emphasize that I absolutely thoroughly enjoyed reading from Leon's pov. Many times I feel like, a man's perspective or character is too boring, or uninteresting, or just not realistic. But Leon was just absolutely perfect. I loved reading this, it was SO much fun. would definitely read again 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, and Stalking

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Forced institutionalization, Body shaming, Domestic abuse, and Sexual violence

Minor: Medical content, Terminal illness, and Fatphobia

daniellekat's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful fast-paced

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

4.75

I'm surprised at how much I enjoyed this. The relationship was believable and both main characters were endearing. I loved how the different POVs were written and thought it was a brilliant choice by the author to get the reader inside the head of each character. I think the Justin plot-line was challenging but well handled and

showcased how difficult these situations can be despite having a relatively strong support group.

My main drawbacks were

that I hated how easily Martin got off. He should have faced some real and legitimate consequences. I also HATED the Gerty-Mo relationship! Why can't people just be friends! I'm going to pretend that Gerty and Rachel hooked up and Mo is actually asexual just so I can be happy.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Stalking, Toxic relationship, Sexual harassment, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Panic attacks/disorders, Forced institutionalization, and Bullying

Minor: Vomit, Alcohol, and Domestic abuse

clairewhitmore's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse

Moderate: Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, and Forced institutionalization

Minor: Mental illness

dorset_daisy's review against another edition

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.75

A fun read, that moved fast! I liked the characters, and Tiffy's slow realisation of how much of a dick Justin is. I really liked the ending.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Gaslighting

Minor: Forced institutionalization and Cancer

em_davies7019's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Stalking, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic friendship, Terminal illness, Emotional abuse, and Forced institutionalization

Moderate: Sexual assault, Cancer, Confinement, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Alcohol, Chronic illness, Abandonment, and Medical content

briely's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

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

Moderate: Forced institutionalization

Minor: Terminal illness

lucymosscrop's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful 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

4.25

Covers some dark intense topics but still manages to be a lighthearted easy read 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Stalking, and Forced institutionalization

Minor: Terminal illness