Reviews tagging 'Cursing'

Binding 13 by Chloe Walsh

194 reviews

woodysweetie's review against another edition

4.0

dark emotional funny sad slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I was avoiding this book like the plague, simply because I didn’t believe a romance book could keep me intrigued for 800 pages.

I was wrong.

Now I’m in way too deep

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Violence

Minor: Bullying, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail

sophiajade11's review against another edition

5.0

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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This book is so emotional but so good. Johnny and Shannon are so good for each other and so cute. I love that you get to be in both of their heads even if Shannon’s chapter can be difficult to get through because of what happened to her. I love this book so much all the characters are amazing and I love their group of friends. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse

Moderate: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Violence

Minor: Bullying, Homophobia, Sexual content, Vomit, Classism

The more heavier topics come from Shannon’s point of view because of her home life and it can be difficult at times so keep that in mind.

pianoplayer279's review against another edition

5.0

challenging dark emotional funny reflective sad slow-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

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100% the best book I’ve ever read! Nothing I say will make up for how good this book is. Age 16+

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Physical abuse, Blood, Vomit, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Drug use, Sexual content

srp_reads's review against another edition

3.5

dark emotional tense slow-paced

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing

Minor: Miscarriage, Rape, Suicidal thoughts

tiah_22's review against another edition

4.0

dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Medical content, Abandonment, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Cursing, Blood, Vomit, Pregnancy

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Miscarriage

addison11's review against another edition

5.0

dark emotional hopeful sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Grief, Alcohol

wolfe26's review against another edition

2.75

dark emotional medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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Main character has pick me energy, the main love interest is overconfident and controlling.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Alcohol, Sexual harassment

Moderate: Homophobia, Misogyny, Sexism, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Classism

Minor: Ableism, Cursing, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Rape, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment

leahhmorriss's review against another edition

5.0

challenging emotional funny hopeful reflective sad tense slow-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

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Just had to reread again :’) fucking love these characters so much

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Blood, Vomit, Medical trauma, Sexual harassment

roguetm's review against another edition

3.0

tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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in summary: was this book in desperate need of an editor? yes. was it cringey? yes. was shannon very small and tiny and petite and so very small? yes. do i need to know what happens next immediately? …yes 😛😛

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Mental illness

Moderate: Sexual harassment

xoxotawnydee's review against another edition

5.0

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted sad slow-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

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I'm obsessed.

I haven't laughed this hard or felt this deeply for characters in ages. Originally I wasn't even going to read this series as it's considered a sports romance and they are not my cup of tea... but I am so glad I got talked into it.

The book is set in 2005, and I was in high school in 2005 so this book felt like being back in high school in a way most high school books can't even begin to emulate. Johnny and Shannon are perfect for each other and I am bursting at the seams to continue their story, and I'm chomping at the bit to read more of Gibsie as well because his and Johnny's friendship reminds me so much of my boyfriend and his best friend in high school. I can't say enough good things about this book, tbh. If the only thing putting you off is that it's a sports romance... give it a try anyway. Trust me on this one.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Cursing, Physical abuse, Violence, Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Bullying