Reviews tagging 'Child abuse'

Head Over Heels by Hannah Orenstein

9 reviews

kiragreads's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Minor: Child abuse, Sexual assault, and Emotional abuse

kileymurray's review

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Minor: Sexual assault, Child abuse, and Sexual harassment

imds's review against another edition

• 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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, and Child abuse

Moderate: Eating disorder and Domestic abuse

wellreadmegs's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective 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? Yes

3.75

This read was exactly what I needed. A cute and interesting romance book that always tackles tougher subjects so it feels more realistic & the romance just happens alongside the other things in the book. As someone who was obsessed with the movie "Stick It" in middle school and has always loved watching women's gymnastics in the Olympics - this book was perfect. 

Sometimes when books get too in-depth about a subject it can be boring, but I didn't feel that way when the author described the different technical terms and gymnastics moves. I appreciated her perspective & it was easy to visualize while reading. The author isn't afraid to go into detail about the pros and cons of being a gymnast at the highest stage. 

I really enjoyed this one & it was a quick enjoyable read to get lost in. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Emotional abuse, and Child abuse

Moderate: Emotional abuse

shobizreads's review against another edition

medium-paced

4.5

Wow! I picked this book up on a whim and I’m so glad I did. As a life-long lover of gymnastics, this story set against the backdrop of the sport, the olympics and the abuses that have come to light was amazing. It was the perfect blend of addressing the shortcomings of the gymnastics world as well as setting the stage for change and the possibility of a romance. 

Any story where I can see women standing up for each other, becoming healthier and pursuing healing is a win for me.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Body shaming

jessitheblonde's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault, Child abuse, and Body shaming

Minor: Eating disorder

stevielynne's review against another edition

challenging emotional inspiring medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Medical trauma, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Mental illness, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Eating disorder, and Fatphobia

brewedspines's review against another edition

challenging emotional inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Body shaming, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Sexual assault

rachaelreads1989's review against another edition

fast-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Child abuse, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, and Sexual content